Land Audiology

08/23/2022

Phonak has just pushed a new update to the myPhonak app! You can find the release notes on the blog.

Good news! The myPhonak app has been updated to version 6.2 with new features, fixes, and requested changes. Here's what is included in the update: Simplified home screen The remote control now fills the entire home screen The mute button has been changed to indicate what will happen when it is pres...

04/13/2022

Attention Oticon ON app users! There is a service update for all Oticon ON App users. Please read the blog post to learn more.

Apple® has recently released a new operating system update: iOS 15.4.1 is now available. This new update fixes an issue where a connection between the Oticon ON app and a user’s hearing aids could become disconnected after the phone reboots. Oticon encourages all ON app users to update their iPho...

02/20/2022

Did you know that diet can contribute to tinnitus? Here's some interesting information about tinnitus and food triggers.

Is your diet to blame for the ringing in your ears? Some people report that certain foods worsen tinnitus, but the research is less clear.

02/12/2022

February is Tinnitus Awareness Month. If you or someone you know has tinnitus and needs help, the IDA Institute has a great First Aid Toolkit. Click on the link below to access the online toolkit. If you haven't had a hearing exam and are dealing with tinnitus, making an appointment with us for a hearing exam is a great first step to determine whether or not it may be related to your hearing.

Stay calm and do not panic. It does get better for many people. One thing to bear in mind, however tempting it is: Do not use ear plugs in normal, everyday situations hoping to block out the tinnitus noise. They could have the opposite effect. However, you should wear them when you are around ...

02/05/2022

Exciting news for Oticon More users with iPhones and iPads!

There's exciting news for Oticon More users! Two-way hands-free communication will be made available for existing Oticon More hearing aids via an in-office firmware update as of February 24, with the upcoming Oticon new product launch. What does this mean for you? If you are wearing Oticon More hear...

02/05/2022

Join us Monday, February 7, for a Dine to Donate Fundraiser Night benef**ting the American Tinnitus Association.
100% of all profits from Dine-In and To-Go orders will be donated to the American Tinnitus Association. These funds will be used to raise awareness of tinnitus, fund research, and increase staffing of the ATA hotline.

Join us Monday, February 7, for a Dine to Donate Fundraiser Night benef**ting the American Tinnitus Association.

100% of all profits from Dine-In and To-Go orders will be donated to the American Tinnitus Association. These funds will be used to raise awareness of tinnitus, fund research, and increase staffing of the ATA hotline.

Millions of Americans experience tinnitus, including our late Founder and friend, Kent Taylor. Kent was passionate about helping others and finding a cure for tinnitus.

If you or a loved one need information or help managing tinnitus, contact the ATA hotline at (800) 634-8978 or visit ATA.org.

*Valid for food purchase only. Participating locations only. See store for details.

01/15/2022

So many of my patients struggle with not hearing the soft dialogue on the TV, and can't handle the loud commercials or sudden explosions at the same time. If you have this same problem, check out this article about a setting that you may have on your TV to help balance it out.

There’s no need to have your finger constantly hovering over the volume buttons.

01/08/2022

Learn more about how treating hearing loss promotes brain health.

Wearing hearing aids decreases the rate of cognitive decline.

01/08/2022

Do you remember when hearing aids looked like this?
Zenith Super Extended Range Transistor (Body) Hearing Aid, Made In USA, Circa 1962

11/26/2021

Did you know that you can stream audio through your hearing aids using the ROKU app? Here's how!

There are so many amazing things that you can do with hearing aids, including direct audio streaming. If you have a ROKU Express or later and the ROKU - Official Remote Control app, you can use the Private Listening Mode to stream directly to your Made for iPhone or bluetooth compatible hearing aids...

06/29/2021

Please take extra care of your ears around loud sound. Hearing loss is cumulative and repeated loud noise exposure can lead to hearing loss later in life.

Growing data shows that significant hearing loss can worsen the progression of dementia and lead to social isolation

06/28/2021

As we age, connections between cells in the brain are damaged, known as “brain atrophy” or simply “cognitive decline.” And it’s quite clear that hearing loss puts you at increased risk for it.

Learn more about the link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive impairments like dementia, and if hearing aids can help.