As you enter your 60s, you may start to notice some subtle changes in your hearing. While hearing loss is often associated with the older age brackets of 70-90 years old, it’s not uncommon for people in their 60s to begin experiencing hearing challenges. The good news...
Apple Officially Announces a Hearing Test and Hearing Aid Feature | What This Means
Yesterday (September 9, 2024), Apple held an online event to make a number of announcements about their next generation of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Having shared that Apple was rumored to be launching a 'Hearing Aid Mode' earlier this year, we watched with...
What Is Auracast Technology? What Does It Mean for the Future of Hearing Aids?
If you've ever struggled to hear clearly in a busy theater, a bustling airport, or a crowded conference room, you know how frustrating it can be. For many, the joy of attending public events is dampened by poor audio quality or the lack of suitable assistive listening...
Effective Earwax Removal Techniques: A Guide by Utah Ear Institute
Managing earwax is an important part of keeping your ears happy and healthy, as well as clearing out any potential blockages that could affect your hearing. However, with all sorts of quick fixes on the market these days, earwax maintenance is often mishandled. At...
The Importance of Regular Hearing Tests after 50
If you’re reading this and you’ve been struggling with your hearing recently, you’re not alone – hearing loss is very normal for adults of all ages, not just those in their golden years! Think of all the loud sounds you’ve heard over your lifetime. Live events like...
Dr. Joshua Luekenga Achieves His CH-TM: Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management
I’m pleased to announce that I have become a Certificate Holder in Tinnitus Management (CH-TM) -- a great new tool to add to my roster! The CH-TM program allows audiologists to become further certified in ensuring quality tinnitus treatment, utilizing the current...
Can Hearing Aids Help You Live Longer?
There have been some alarming and intriguing studies recently that connect hearing health with your cognitive abilities, which govern your motor skills and memory. Many of these studies emphasize that untreated hearing loss can lead to a decline in your cognitive...
Are More Younger People Wearing Hearing Aids?
Is it just us, or are more young people wearing hearing aids? We’ve seen it for ourselves in our clinics – it’s true! More young people are wearing hearing aids – and it’s not a bad thing. In fact, we see it as a major positive that young people are recognizing the...
Harnessing Your Hearing Aids’ Potential: How to Take Charge in Conference Calls
More and more hardworking professionals need hearing assistance these days—it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Many individuals are realizing the power of hearing care and how it can improve both their personal lives and their professional lives. Hearing aids not only...
How Do You Treat a Hearing Loss? A Comprehensive Guide
If you or a loved one has been struggling with hearing loss challenges, there are plenty of options for treating your ears—but sometimes, it feels confusing given how many options there are. With dozens of hearing aid models, apps, and websites that all attempt to...