Bay Area Audiology and Hearing Aids

02/10/2026

What Does Hidden Hearing Loss Feel Like? — Hearing Health Foundation |

There was a lot of confusion in the mid-’80s between hearing and understanding. I was 14 years old so hearing loss was the furthest thing from my mind and nothing my parents thought of either. I could hear but I had trouble understanding what I heard. 

02/05/2026

Children in incubators are particularly vulnerable to hearing loss and brain development damage |

Premature babies are particularly susceptible to strong sensory impressions and high sound levels from the incubator. Now researchers will look at what can be done to protect children’s hearing and development.

02/03/2026

When Your Tinnitus Worsens in Winter |

Find out why tinnitus tends to worsen in winter and learn practical tips to minimize the impact of seasonal ringing in your ears.

01/29/2026

How to communicate with someone who is deaf or has hearing loss |

We share some easy changes you can make when communicating with deaf people and people with hearing loss to be more inclusive, shared by our communities.

01/27/2026

Hearing Loss and Mental Health: Connecting Care and Well-Being |

Hearing loss affects mental health, cognition, relationships, and care access, but early intervention and holistic support can improve quality of life.

01/26/2026

01/22/2026

Unraveling the Pain of Sound: New Insights Into Hyperacusis — Hearing Health Foundation |

Our partner Hyperacusis Research recently hosted a webinar that highlighted both the human impact of hyperacusis—pain triggered by everyday sounds—and the scientific progress being made to understand and treat it. 

01/20/2026

5 Medications That May Cause Hearing Loss | Pharmacy Times |

Pharmacists should sound the alarm for patients on potential hearing loss associated with some medications.

01/15/2026

Hearing Loss Challenges: Starting Over in a New Environment |

Nothing with hearing loss comes easy but I am learning to be patient, giving my brain the time it needs to adjust to new listening challenges.

01/13/2026

Discussing Hearing Loss: How to Get the Conversation Started |

Talking about hearing loss can be difficult, but it’s important to ensure those you care about get the help they need. Here’s how to start the conversation.

01/08/2026

Listening for a Lifetime — Hearing Health Foundation |

A practical reference, not a lecture, from a music industry professional on how to protect our first instrument: our hearing.

01/06/2026

Listen Up: Hearing Loss Among Cancer Survivors Often Overlooked and Understudied |

Significant challenges include improving detection and response to inner ear side effects among cancer survivors following the use of certain drugs and therapies.