Naples Audiology & Hearing Center Hearing Tips

Is the Operation of a Hearing Aid Impacted by Cold Weather?

Contrary to popular opinion, winter is fun! Okay, it can definitely be a bummer if you need to get somewhere. Or if you aren’t properly prepared. But during those chilly winter months, you can find plenty of enjoyable things to do. Still not convinced? Sledding and skiing aren’t the only enjoyable things you can do

The Truth About Ear Candling

DIY is all the rage nowadays and everyone appreciates a quick easy fix. Got a leaky sink? Just search YouTube for the suitable plumbing tutorial, go get the suggested tools, and go to work! A plumber would probably be a bit more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that sense of self-satisfaction that comes with

The Truth About Cheap “Hearing Aids”

The word “cheap” has dual meanings. For somebody on a small budget, it means “affordability”. Conversely, it indicates low-quality, turning a seemingly economical purchase into a not-so-smart decision, epitomized by the adage “You get what you pay for”. Unfortunately, deciding if you’re getting a great value from whether you’re buying a really low-quality device can

Does Chemotherapy Make You Lose Your Hearing?

There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Patients have to go through a really difficult time and some of the side effects of chemotherapy are often ignored. But for a great number of cancer survivors, there will be a life after cancer and that’s an important thing to keep in mind. And you want that life

How Can You Tell When it’s Time to Invest in Hearing Aids?

Knowing when you require some medical advice is usually fairly easy. When you break a bone, for example, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the situation). With situations like this, simply “toughing it out” isn’t an option. If you want your bones to heal properly, you need

How to Drive Safely When You’re Dealing With Hearing Loss

Lots of older people have hearing loss, but does that mean it’s unsafe for them to drive? Driving habits vary amongst different people so the response isn’t clear-cut. Even if some adjustments need to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a competent driver needs to quit driving. For people

Three Ways Hearing Aids Can Malfunction

Have you ever had your internet cut right as you’re almost to the best part of your favorite Netflix show? You sit and watch that spinning circle instead of learning about who won that cooking competition. And so you just wait. Perhaps it’s your modem, could be your router, possibly it’s the internet provider, or

Is it Better to go to a Hearing Specialist for Hearing Aids?

Individuals are more self-reliant than ever. Does your car require some repairs? You can learn how to do that by watching a YouTube video. Want to unclog your sink? Again with the YouTube. Want to learn how to do calligraphy? Yup…you guessed it…..YouTube. You can find any information you might want to learn and self-learning

Hearing Loss While You’re Pregnant

It’s an amazing and wonderful experience, having a baby. But it can also be sort of… unpleasant, at least sometimes, and at least when it involves how it can make you feel. There are all sorts of peculiar side effects, including morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. Getting there can be a

The Danger of Falls and How Hearing Aids Can Help

When you’re a youngster, falling is just a part of life. Wiping out on your bike? Not unusual. Stumbling over your own feet while you’re running outside? Happens all of the time. Kids are pretty limber so, no big deal. They bounce back very easily. The same can’t be said as you age. The older