Patient Resources
What is an ‘OTC’, and How Does it Differ from Prescription Hearing Aids?
There is a misconception in some circles that all hearing aids are created equal, and they’ll help anyone hear better. Many people are used to referring to these devices simply as ‘hearing aids’. For many years, there has commonly been one category of hearing...
The Jabra Enhance Plus Has Been Released – Is It The Newest Alternative To Hearing Aids?
It has finally arrived. The Jabra Enhance Plus is now available to the public, which signifies a turning point in addressing hearing loss. Jabra is now the second non-medical company to introduce a hearing device requiring no professional consultation to purchase. As...
How To Clean Your Hearing Aids For Long-Term Maintenance
Both our patients and their loved ones often ask us how to care for their hearing aids. It’s a good question because just like a house or car, good maintenance of any investment means it will last longer and keep doing what you want it to do. With the right...
5 Fun Facts About Hearing Aids
Did you know? Fewer than one out of three adults 70 and older who could benefit from hearing aids actually uses them, per the U.S. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, and the rate plunges to just 16 percent among those 20 to 69. The...
6 Gifts Ideas For Loved Ones With Hearing Loss
This year give your loved ones the gift of accessibility! We’ve put together a list of six tech gadgets that will help someone with hearing loss gain fuller access to their world.Hearable What are hearables? They’re any wireless earbud that enhances your sound...
What Is Conductive Hearing Loss?
A conductive hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with one or more of the parts of the ear that conduct sound into the inner ear. The ear canal, the eardrum, and the tiny bones in the middle ear make up the conductive system, and any hearing loss caused by a...
Hearing Loss In Both Ears – Binaural Hearing
Individuals often experience different levels of hearing loss in each ear. And patients in this situation frequently ask us, “Can’t I just treat my really bad ear for hearing loss? Won’t that be improvement enough?” While we at Highline Hearing Professionals sometimes...
Communication Tips
Better hearing requires more than just hearing aids. Hearing your best means having the right technology — fit specifically to your unique hearing needs — for the environments you find yourself in most often, and maximizing that technology with better communication...
The Different Types Of Hearing Loss
In terms of our ability to communicate with others, hearing is our most critical sense. Even relatively mild hearing loss can seriously disrupt how we interact and connect with others. Without healthy hearing, the consequences for our social and mental health — and...
What Is Tinnitus?
Though the common misconception about tinnitus is that it’s a disease, tinnitus is actually a medical condition characterized by persistent ringing in one or both ears that can only be heard by the affected individual. Many who suffer from tinnitus describe the...
Scheduling a Hearing
Assessment
If you are concerned about your hearing or that of a loved one, your first step is a comprehensive hearing assessment conducted by an audiology professional for an accurate evaluation of your hearing loss and help selecting the right hearing device to address your hearing challenges.
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