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We’re Partnering with Lions to Help Low-Income Families Get Hearing Aids
Hearing Services of Santa Barbara is proud to announce a partnership with the Lions Club Sight and Hearing Foundation to help recycle hearing aids, which helps make essential hearing technology available to hard-of-hearing individuals from…
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Are Smokers at a Greater Risk of Hearing Loss?
Smoking cigarettes has long been linked with a number of health conditions. Researchers were interested in whether this negative association would also be seen in those who have since given up the habit. Their findings…
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Combining Pediatric Hearing Loss with Playtime to Test Hearing
At Hearing Services of Santa Barbara, we treat patients of all ages and use special tools to help meet the needs of even our youngest patients. We have a special system that uses VRA (Visual…
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Do You Need Hearing Aids for Both Ears?
If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss recently and been prescribed binaural hearing aids (for both ears), you probably have some questions. The first one likely is “Do I really need to wear two hearing…
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Wearing Masks: Guidelines for Adult and Pediatric Patients
To make sure you stay safe during your visit, here are some tips and tricks in order to make sure you or your child wears a mask the proper way. Ways to wear masks for…
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Is Hearing Loss Common in Service Members?
Aging and exposure to loud noises are the two most common causes of hearing loss in the U.S. While we are all exposed to noise in our daily lives, those who work in loud professions…
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Close Out 2020 With This Special Deal
As 2020 comes to a close, have you considered using the money in your healthcare flexible spending account to help you purchase hearing aids? The benefits of flexible spending accounts expire at the end of…
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What Jobs Put You Most at Risk for Hearing Loss?
Occupational hearing loss occurs when you are exposed to hazardous noise levels or chemicals that damage your hearing while at work. New research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reveals that…
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October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help…
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When Should You Have Your Hearing Tested?
Hearing loss is common, affecting nearly 48 million Americans. Because it’s a progressive condition – meaning it develops slowly over time – many people are unaware they even have it. By the time they do…