With so many hearing aid manufacturers and models on the market, it’s understandable that you’d feel a little lost on who to put your trust in. Hearing aids are a big investment in not just your hearing health but your overall bodily health, too! As hearing aid...
Hearing Aids
Costco vs. West Coast Hearing & Balance – What’s The Difference?
 If you’re new to hearing aids, you’ve probably received marketing about all types of hearing devices. You may have visited your local store and seen available hearing devices or spoken with a friend who recommended them to you and loves how cheap they are. Hearing...
Dr. Gregory Explains New Research on the Connection Between Cognitive Decline and Hearing Loss
The findings of a recent hearing loss study are extremely important. This research is for everyone, not just those with hearing loss. As a Doctor of Audiology, I feel obligated to share this with our community. Let’s talk about what this CNN-published study found and...
Are Hearing Aids Suitable For Sports?
It doesn’t matter if you enjoy your local community sports activities or if you’re a serious weekend warrior; you need all your senses to stay safe and be competitive. This includes healthy hearing. We’ve had many questions from local people who want to ensure their...
Hearing Aid Cleaning and Maintenance
Technology always works better when it’s well maintained, including the technology in your hearing aids. Only the latter needs daily maintenance and upkeep because of its location in the ear. Daily maintenance can double the life of your hearing aids, which protects...
Dr. Lance Nelson Shares His Opinion On OTC Hearing Devices
After months of anticipation, it finally happened. On August 17, the Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to over-the-counter-hearing aids. This means that OTCs are now available to purchase in your local pharmacist, store, or online retailer without the...
Over-The-Counter vs. Prescription Hearing Aids—What’s the Difference?
You may be surprised to know that over-the-counter hearing options have been available in some form or another for a long time now. This technology was better known as a personal sound amplifier (PSAP) that simply increased or decreased sound volume. They were always...
Have Your Hearing Needs Changed Since COVID-19?
We’re now settling in for the winter, and even though COVID-19 is still with us, we’re adjusting to getting back to work and going to social events again. This brings its own set of challenges because we’ve been used to being at home in relative quiet for a long time,...
Five Common Hearing Aid Problems and How to Fix Them
Hearing aids provide some incredible benefits leading to a more independent and rewarding lifestyle. To reap these benefits, they need to perform as designed. Residents in Ventura and Los Angeles communities understand the troubleshooting and tech support of some of...
Important Announcement: California Attorney General States That OTCs ‘May Be Outright Scams’
Recently, Attorney General Rob Bonta stated that citizens seeking help with their hearing should exercise caution when purchasing over-the-counter hearing devices. We are happy to see that Mr. Bonta sees what we have seen for years. I have had many patients come into...