Noise-Cancelling Headphones: A Safer Way to Listen to Music
If there’s a music aficionado in your life and you don’t know what to get for that person this Christmas, consider noise-cancelling headphones. They’re a gift that will keep giving by helping preserve that person’s hearing. Passive vs. Active Technology & The Battle Against Noise One out of five people in Redmond experiences hearing loss…and…
Hearing Tests: Who Should Get Them…and How Often?
If you’re like most people in Bellevue or Kirkland, you haven’t had a hearing test in a long time. This is understandable; when you are hearing fine, you’re not going to make a hearing exam a priority. Why fix what ain’t broke, right? The only problem is, your hearing might be “broke” without you realizing…
Your Ears Provide Important Clues About Your Health
We’ve all got ears (some are more pronounced than others). If you think they’re only good for collecting sounds, you might be surprised to learn that your ears can also provide important clues about your overall health. Your Bellevue audiologist will explain how. Ears, Lookin’ At You Inside and out, your ears reveal a lot…
Upcoming Android Operating System Supports Hearing Devices
Listen to videos, audiobooks, podcasts, and music on your Android phone via your hearing devices! Hearing instruments will soon be able to directly stream to Android, allowing for the ability to transmit live audio from a mobile device to your hearing aids. This feature is available on the upcoming Android 10, the latest operating system…
Fall Communication Workshop Schedule
Our Fall 2019 Communication Workshop schedule is set! Learn tips and tricks to listening and communicating better in different settings with our communication coach, Jessica Lasser CCC-SLP. What to expect in an ESHC Communication Workshop: Learn how to enhance your listening skills in noisy environments Discover ways to communicate beyond your hearing Ask questions in…
Age Increases Risk of Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline
A lot of things happen as we grow older. Some of them are good (senior discounts!) while others are less pleasant (receding hairline, anybody?). Hearing loss falls under the second category. It isn’t an inevitable part of aging, but the older you get, the more likely you are to experience a decline in hearing ability…
How to Overcome Listening Fatigue
The effects of a hearing impairment are far-reaching and include isolation, anxiety, depression and a variety of physical health complications. The fact is, hearing loss is downright exhausting for those who must contend with it on a daily basis. This results in listening fatigue. What Causes Hearing Exhaustion? Most of us assume we hear with…
Surprising Risk Factors for Hearing Loss in Washington
About one in five residents of Bellevue has hearing loss. Many can blame the usual suspects: advancing age, noise exposure or trauma. But there are other factors that can lead to hearing loss in Washington – and some of them are bound to surprise you. Unexpected Causes of Hearing Impairment According to your Bellevue audiologist,…
Spring 2019 Communication Workshop Schedule
Our Spring schedule for Communication Workshops is set! If you want to learn tips and tricks to enhance your listening skills in less than ideal listening environments like restaurants, meetings, or on the telephone, call our front desk today or ask about one of these workshops during your next visit to the clinic. …
Tips for Managing Tinnitus at Home
Tinnitus is a multi-faceted system. People with tinnitus experience a perception of ringing, roaring, hissing, or clicking sounds. Over 50 million Americans (1 in 5 people) are affected by tinnitus. Tinnitus can’t be cured, but there are treatments that make it less of a distraction. The approach taken depends on the underlying condition responsible for…