December 2018 | Pacific Northwest Audiology

When Should I Update My Hearing Aids?

It may be that your hearing needs have changed, your hearing instruments are not functioning as well as they used to, or you simply want to try out newer hearing aids with better features–there is never a bad time to speak to your hearing health care professional about the possibility of updating your hearing aids. If an upgrade is needed to ensure you have a stress-free, comfortable listening experience than it will be well worth it. 1. Your hearing aids are no longer functioning well. A hearing aid is not like a cell phone or tablet that can be safely …

Understanding Sudden Hearing Loss

A woman sits down to have dinner with her husband, as they do most nights. As the husband tells her about his day, she notices that she is having difficulty hearing his anecdotes. She stands up and is overcome with dizziness, as well as ringing in her left ear. None of this has happened before. So, what is happening to her? The answer is Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL). It is an often-inexplicable loss of hearing, usually in one ear. Usually coming without warning, it develops quickly or over the course of a few days. It is common to first notice …

Great Things to Hear This Holiday Season in Bend, OR

As the weather gets colder and people start gathering in their homes to stream the latest TV show, don’t forget that there is a lot to do outside the house this holiday season. So, whether you’re looking for something to do with the family, or looking for the perfect musical to ring in the holiday season, you’re bound to find something for you in Bend this Christmas! The ever-popular Santaland has returned! If you missed St. Nick making his spectacular entrance via helicopter at the Les Schwab Amphitheatre last month, you can still catch him until just before Christmas day. …