Updates in Better Hearing for 2021

Hearing health is a bigger issue than many people realize. Among the 65 and older population, it is the third most disabling but treatable condition. (Arthritis and hypertension are the first two.) Two-thirds of people 70 or older have hearing loss, and 3 in 1000 children in the U.S. experience poor hearing in one or both ears. If you want to know more about the problems hearing loss causes and how to treat it, check out this blog post now!

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Real Ear Measurements - A Crucial Step in Programming Your Hearing Aids

Have you spent a fortune on your new state-of-the-art hearing aids, but you still can't hear well? Certified hearing and tinnitus expert, Jennifer Waddell of Sound Hearing Care, uses the "Real Ear" technology plus proper hearing aid programming to help her Greenville, SC, patients hear all of the sounds - soft, medium, and loud sounds - so they can start enjoying hearing again. It's quick, easy, and most importantly, accurate.

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Why Choose Sound Hearing Care - Expert Hearing & Tinnitus Care in Greenville, SC

Are you tired of wasting money on hearing aids that don't work? Are you looking for compassionate, expert hearing and tinnitus care? Watch this video! Jennifer Waddell, certified hearing and tinnitus provider and owner of Sound Hearing Care, explains why Sound Hearing Care is the leading hearing and tinnitus center in Greenville, Simpsonville, Spartanburg, Piedmont, Travelers Rest, and surrounding SC.

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Ear Wax Cleaning - Quick, Easy, Painless, Convenient!

If your ears are full of wax, your hearing aids won’t work properly. Fortunately, we have a quick, easy, painless solution to clean your ears. Our Simpsonville office offers the Earigator, an ear wax cleaning system that uses water to clean your ears. Learn more in this blog post and watch a video of one our clients getting his ears cleaned!

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Receive a Full Cognitive Report in Just Five Minutes

Do you worry about cognitive decline? There is no reason to stress! Sound Hearing Care now offers a revolutionary new tool, Thrive by Cognivue. This FDA-cleared technology has been used by neurologists and other physicians to test for cognitive function, and now it is available in the comfort and convenience of all four Sound Hearing Care locations. Learn more and watch a video of an actual client doing the test!

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Tips for Managing Stress During the Holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time for people for various reasons. This year brings a new challenge with the Coronavirus pandemic. As we have discussed in previous blog posts, stress can make both tinnitus and hearing worse. With the numbers elevated throughout the country, many people choose to stay home instead of being with loved ones this holiday season. Isolating at home can bring on a new level of stress and even depression. We have gathered some tips to help you cope and get through the holidays.

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Halloween Hearing Safety Tips

Halloween is a holiday celebrated by everyone. Whether you are a toddler walking around trick-or-treating for the very first time or you are watching your grandchildren get dressed in spooky costumes, Halloween is a fun celebration shared with friends and family. Halloween is just a few short weeks away, and you may already see neighbors decorating their yards with huge, inflatable ghosts. Halloween night you will see groups of children, teenagers, and even adults dressed as their favorite characters, witches, zombies, and princesses. It is a holiday beloved by many.

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Invisible Hearing Loss

Many people think that hearing aids are only for those with significant hearing loss. Beck et al (2018) reported that in addition to the 37 million Americans with audiometric hearing loss, 26 million have hearing difficulty and/or difficulty understanding speech in noise (SIN) even when passing normal clinical thresholds.

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Using Hearing Aids During the Busy Holiday Travel Season

Do you wear hearing aids & plan to travel a lot this holiday season? The holiday season is one of the busiest times for travel. Visiting family or friends far away is a top priority so you can spend time with loved ones for the holidays. Unfortunately, traveling does come with some risks for people with hearing issues, but there are things you can do to minimize your exposure.

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