Southwestern Hearing & Balance

12/03/2025

The holidays are bustling with social gatherings, but don't let hearing fatigue hold you back!

Make sure you wear your hearing aids as often as possible, as hearing aids have been shown to reduce listening fatigue.
Stay active, enjoy every moment and cherish the holiday season!

12/01/2025

You deserve to embrace all that the winter and holiday season have to offer, indoors and out. And don't forget: hearing aids can contribute to improved balance as well as treating hearing loss!

Make your well-being a priority this winter, and ensure your hearing aids are in excellent condition. If you’re due for a hearing check-up, schedule your appointment with our experts today!

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

Check out our latest blog post! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

(505) 946-3955 | Maintaining good balance is essential for everyday tasks, such as standing up and walking, as well as for overall safety. Balance issues can increase your risk of falling, which is a significant health concern for adults aged 65 and older. According to the Centers for Disease Contro...

11/24/2025

Curious about what kind of training a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) has? An audiologist can expect to go through eight to ten years of post-high school education, according to the American Academy of Audiology.

This can include additional time on-the-job treating hearing and balance through internships, externships and fellowships!

11/21/2025

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(505) 946-3955 | Cooler weather is coming to Santa Fe. It’s well-documented that season changes have profound effects on our lifestyle, mood and even mental well-being, so let’s investigate how the season change might affect your balance and fall risk. The Effect of Shorter, Darker Days on Your ...

11/19/2025

With the holidays in full swing, now is a great time to ensure that your hearing health is in check! If you use hearing aids, be sure to communicate any needs to family and friends during gatherings, in addition to working with your audiologist to ensure your devices continue to work properly.

Reach out when in doubt—our experts can help!

11/17/2025

Have you had a clean-and-check appointment for your hearing aids recently?

Though the heat and humidity can pack a punch on hearing aids, the approaching cold weather and possible rain can also affect hearing devices over time. Keeping up with proper hearing aid maintenance with your audiologist ensures your devices will continue to function at their best!

11/11/2025

Today, we honor those who have served and continue to serve our country. Thank you, veterans, for all that you do!

11/10/2025

There is no cure for tinnitus, but hearing aids can help.

Many advanced hearing aids have options to relieve tinnitus with white noise and other settings that can minimize the ringing, buzzing or whooshing.

11/05/2025

Hearing loss can hinder connection with friends and family, which can cause isolation, potentially affecting cognitive function over time. The good news is that hearing loss treatment can help!

Help a loved one take charge of their hearing health in honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Seeking out treatment as early as possible with the use of hearing aids can help encourage better results later in life!

11/03/2025

If you or a loved one have diabetes, there’s another routine check-up you should add to your list: a hearing test! Patients with diabetes are more likely to experience hearing loss than those without.

Schedule your annual hearing test in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month. The sooner treatment can start, the better the outcome!