Coronavirus has put the focus on a lot of things related to health, and recently that attention is directed to masks that doctors, dentists, and surgeons wear. For many people that are hearing impaired or wear hearing aids, they rely on reading lips. Before coronavirus, you could easily visit your doctor or dentist and speak and be able to read their lips to help you follow the conversation. Still, now that medical professionals are wearing masks any time they meet with patients, this presents a new challenge for the hearing impaired.

For a long time, friends and family kept asking Marge if she needed hearing aids. A few years ago a neighbor referred Marge to Sound Hearing Care and now she's enjoying better hearing and quality of life!

Meet Tony. He's enjoyed better hearing through Sound Hearing Care for over seven years! Tony came to us after many years of poor quality of life. Listen as Tony describes the benefits of his hearing aids and the hearing services we provide. He loves being able to interact and hear his grandchildren's voices.

Rick struggled with hearing loss for over 10 years before coming to Sound Hearing Care. His relationships, especially his marriage, suffered as a result of his long-term hearing loss. Listen to Rick as he talks about the success he’s experienced with his new hearing aids and the team at Sound Hearing Care!

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many workers are working remotely for the first time. For people with hearing loss, this can present new challenges, and it can be overwhelming to navigate this new normal. We have gathered some tips to help you figure out the best way to work remotely and communicate with coworkers during virtual meetings so they can be more productive.

Watching a family member or friend suffer from a debilitating health condition can make you feel powerless. You want to help them, but you might be unsure of what you can do to support them. Tinnitus can destroy a person’s quality of life. Often with tinnitus, it can cause stress, anxiety, and sleep becomes extremely difficult. Tinnitus is a complicated health problem, and even the person suffering may not know how other people can help them. We have gathered a list of tips on how you can help someone you care about suffering from tinnitus.

When someone you know is diagnosed with hearing loss, it can be difficult for them to adapt to their new life. It can be beneficial if they have someone they can lean on during this time, even just for emotional support. Whether it’s a family member, friend, or coworker, there are plenty of things you can do to help them cope and adapt. We’ve put together a list to help you support someone with hearing loss.

For cancer survivors that received cranial radiotherapy, platinum chemotherapy, or both, may experience hearing loss as a side effect once treatment is over. It is pertinent that clinicians educate their patients about prioritizing hearing loss and finding care immediately. As part of the medical community, clinicians should raise awareness about hearing loss after surviving cancer.

Many people with hearing loss complain that they don’t get enough sleep, or the quality of their sleep has decreased. While there is no magic solution to improving your sleep, patients with hearing issues can try several different options to help their sleep issues.

A dog is a man’s best friend, so the saying goes, but for many decades dogs have been helping people who are blind, deaf, and in need of service navigate the world. For people who are hard of hearing, a hearing assistance dog helps keep their humans safe from harm that they might not be aware of in their home or help them during loud social gatherings. Having a hearing assistance dog in your life can help you live more independently and have confidence in life.