Many common myths about hearing loss and hearing aids exist, and debunking these misconceptions is essential for promoting better hearing health and encouraging those with hearing difficulties to seek appropriate assistance and support. We aim to provide you with accurate, evidence-based information to help you better understand hearing health. So, let’s dive in and separate […]
At Hearing Aids of Sarasota and Doc Side Audiology (Sun City Center and Longboat Key), we are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with hearing loss. As we approach Veterans Day, we would like to shine a spotlight on a pressing issue that affects many veterans across the country – hearing loss. Military service […]
October is Audiology Awareness Month, a time when we focus on the importance of hearing health and celebrate the incredible work of audiologists in helping people like you rediscover the joy of sound. At Hearing Aids of Sarasota and Doc Side Audiology (locations in Sun City Center and Longboat Key), we are dedicated to raising […]
When we think of hearing loss, we usually imagine someone with extreme hearing loss – or even no hearing at all. But hearing loss usually doesn’t always (or usually) happen all at once. If you pay attention, you may notice subtle differences in your hearing while you’re still in the early stages of hearing loss. […]
Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions was to pick up or revisit a hobby. Too many times, we spend our time being busy with life instead of living our lives, and hobbies can be wonderful ways to unwind, stimulate the mind, socialize, or find quiet time alone. As a trained percussionist who pursued a […]
When you think of hearing loss risk factors, you often think of protecting your ears from the harmful loud noises of the outside world. But, there is a silent and internal risk factor you may not have been aware of— diabetes. Did you know that people with diabetes have twice the incidence of hearing loss […]
When you or someone you know has a hearing loss, communication can become compromised, and frustration can set in for the person with a hearing loss and their communication partners. First, it’s important to simply acknowledge that the loss of any of our senses, the pathways to engage with our outside world, can make us […]
