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News, Tips and Information from Advanced Hearing Group
Best Accessibility Apps of 2022: Increasing Access to Technology
Here, our Mesa and Scottsdale audiologists explain why accessibility apps are essential, who uses them, and what apps stood out in 2022, especially for individuals with hearing loss or other hearing issues.
Top Communication Tips For Dating a Deaf Person
When dating a deaf person or even someone with mild to moderate hearing loss, it is possible to still communicate effectively. Follow these communications tips offered by our hearing professionals.
Hearing Loss Affects More Than Hearing
By definition, hearing loss equates to an inability to hear well, but did you know that hearing loss affects more than hearing? Learn how other areas of life are impacted by hearing loss here.
Single-Sided Deafness: Living In a Muffled World
For those living with single-sided deafness (SSD), living in a muffled world is a daily occurrence, one that brings with it a plethora of emotions and challenges. Learn more about SSD, its causes, and how to cope with it here.
Dr. Gary Breaks It Down: What Does the FDA’s Ruling on Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids Really Mean For You?
Dr. Gary, an audiologist here at Advanced Hearing Group, breaks down the new bill allowing Americans to purchase over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids without the intervention of a provider and no hearing test.
How Heat Impacts Hearing Aids
Arizona’s high summer temperatures can leave you feeling limp and ragged, but it’s important to note that heat impacts hearing aids as well. Learn hearing aid maintenance tips to keep them working well all year round.
How to Choose a Hearing Specialist
With a variety of hearing healthcare professionals available, how do you know which hearing specialist to choose? Here’s what to look for when searching for someone to help you manage your hearing health.
7 Vacation Planning Tips for Those With Hearing Loss
Do you suffer from hearing loss or other hearing challenges? Here are seven vacation planning tips that will help you easily travel with hearing loss so you can have an enjoyable and worthwhile vacation.
Causes and Effects of One-Sided Hearing Loss
Let’s take a closer look at why one-sided hearing loss can occur, how it impacts overall hearing, and what can be done to treat hearing loss in one ear so you can enjoy a better quality of life.
How to Choose the Right Hearing Aids For YOU
Hearing aid technology has progressed by leaps and bounds in recent decades, making it easier than ever to choose the right hearing aids to fit your needs. Here’s what to look for!
COVID-19 and Hearing Loss: Is There a Connection?
Here, our Mesa and Scottsdale audiologists explore the possible connection between COVID-19 and hearing loss, and what research has been done to date on this topic.
Do You Need Professional Earwax Removal?
Professional earwax removal may be something you’ve never considered but it may be just what you need to restore hearing. Learn the advantages of getting earwax removal from an audiologist instead of doing it yourself.
Is There a Link Between Osteoporosis and Hearing Loss?
Researchers continue to investigate a possible connection between osteoporosis and hearing loss. Here’s what the research reveals and how our audiologists can help treat hearing loss.
Gift Ideas For Children With Hearing Loss
Are you looking for gift ideas for children with hearing loss? These 7 great books will entertain while teaching valuable lessons about hearing loss and acceptance as well.
How to Relieve Ear Pressure When Flying
Here, our audiologists in Mesa and Scottsdale explain what causes ear pressure problems when flying, what signs to watch for, and how to prevent ear pain and discomfort.