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Advanced Bionics: Meet-a-Mentor Event

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PLEASE JOIN US! Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute, in partnership with Advanced Bionics, will host a Meet-a-Mentor informational session on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017. This event will take place at our office from 5:30-7:30 pm. The event is free to attend, but interested participants must RSVP. Speakers include representatives from Advanced Bionics, Dr. J. Douglas…

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World Hearing Day

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Happy World Hearing Day! Every March 3rd for the past ten years, we have celebrated World Hearing Day as it is recognized by the World Health Organization. World Hearing Day is designed to promote hearing healthcare and hearing loss advocacy for those who need it most. Consider this: In the U.S., 7 out of 10…

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Hearing aid styles

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Hearing aids can vary a great deal in size and the way they’re placed in your ear. The following are common hearing aid styles, beginning with the smallest and least visible in the ear. Completely in the Canal (CIC) A completely-in-the-canal, or CIC, hearing aid is custom molded to fit inside the patient’s ear canal.…

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Bone-Anchored Hearing Devices (BAHD)

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What are Bone-Anchored Hearing Devices (BAHD)? While hearing aids and cochlear implants are better known options for assisting those with hearing impairments, there is another device that may be more appropriate for your hearing loss. A BAHD, also known as a bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA), is made up of a surgically implanted portion and a…

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The Value of an Audiologist

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What is an Audiologist? When a hearing loss or balance disorder is suspected a decision must be made regarding where to seek help. An audiologist is a health care professional who provides patient centered care in order to identify, diagnose and treat hearing loss and balance disorders using evidence based practice. An audiologist aims to provide…

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Hearing loss: Listening to the signs

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Ever wonder when you should go get your hearing tested? Or what that testing will encompass? A very informative article has been circulating throughout the internet as well as multiple newspapers. The article can help you understand the signs to recognize that your hearing needs to be tested along with the process of testing. http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/nov/13/hearing-loss-listening-to-the-signs/

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What do I do if my hearing aid stops working?

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Hearing aid repair options offered by The Hearing Center In a previous blog (https://www.betterhearingjax.com/basic-hearing-aid-troubleshooting/), we explored different ways a hearing aid user could try to troubleshoot their devices at home. Many times, users are able to solve the problems on their own by cleaning or changing the battery. If at home service of your devices…

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Communicating on the telephone with hearing loss

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Overcoming the stresses of talking on the phone Individuals with hearing loss will often find that it is quite difficult and can be frustrating to hear on the phone. Often times the sound quality on the phone will be poor and degraded and sometime people do not speak as clearly while talking on the phone.…

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Ear-Friendly Holiday gift giving guide

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Gift giving ideas With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of gift ideas for those closest to you. This year, why not consider giving your loved ones a unique but useful hearing related gift? Whether they are hearing impaired or have normal hearing, below is a list of gift ideas…

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Basic Hearing Aid Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting guide Are you having issues with your hearing aids? Here are some common hearing aid issues, solutions, and troubleshooting steps you can take at home. ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION HEARING AID IS DEAD OR NOT WORKING Dead, run down, or wrong type of battery. Replace battery. Eartip plugged with wax. Change wax guard…

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Walk-In Repair Clinic

Walk-In Repair ClinicIf you are experiencing problems with your hearing aid Walk-In clinic is available on Tue from 10am -11:30am and Thurs from 1pm – 2:30pm. No appointment necessary. To make an appointment call the Hearing Center at (904) 399-0350

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