If you are experiencing a problem with your hearing aids, we are here to help! The Hearing Center offers a Walk-In Repair Clinic on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:30am and on Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:30pm. During this time, we will clean your hearing aids and perform a listening check. This will allow us to determine if the problem…
View detailsHearing loss is more common than many people realize and the adoption of hearing aid use in the past decade has increased greatly among patients. The stigma associated with hearing loss and hearing aids has been lessening as well. Below are some of the more recent statistics in regards to the prevalence of hearing loss…
View detailsThe holidays can be a stressful time for our loved ones with hearing loss. Most patients identify listening in background noise as the hardest situation for speech understanding. Hearing aids are beneficial in improving hearing in background noise to a degree, but many patients continue to report difficulty, resulting in withdrawal and lack of enjoyment…
View detailsAuracast is a new Bluetooth audio capability that lets multiple Bluetooth enabled devices connect to one device to stream audio. For example, when attending a restaurant to watch a sports game with friends, individuals with hearing loss may have difficulty hearing the commentary of the game because of the noisy environment and their level of…
View detailsWhat is a CROS System? A Contralateral Routing of Sound (CROS) hearing aid is a type of hearing device that is used to treat unilateral hearing loss (single sided hearing loss). It takes sound from the ear with poor hearing sensitivity and transmits the sounds to the better hearing ear. As a result, the CROS…
View detailsUnderstandably, many patients want to be an informed buyer when they wish to purchase hearing aids, and the internet can be very confusing when it comes to finding devices that are affordable and work well for them. When searching for answers in Google, the options that show are often third parties, off-brand manufacturers, over-the-counter hearing…
View detailsAre you experiencing difficulties with your hearing aids? This could be anything from them not sounding quite like they should, charging or battery life issues, Bluetooth connectivity problems, and so much more. What are steps you can take to fix them? This should always be your first step when troubleshooting your hearing aids. Wipe down…
View detailsMany patients often ask at their hearing aid consultation appointment “How long do they last?”. While there isn’t a straightforward answer, here are some guidelines. Hearing aids are complex devices requiring proper care and maintenance. Technology in general is rapidly changing every few years, and this includes new advancements in hearing aid technology. Hearing aids…
View detailsTo celebrate, Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute is offering special discounts on all hearing aid purchases throughout the month of May. If you or a loved one are experiencing difficulty hearing, now is the perfect time to schedule a comprehensive hearing assessment and medical evaluation. Our team will help determine the type and severity of…
View detailsWater is an integral part of our lives here in Florida. It’s in the air all around us in the form of humidity, we sweat to regulate our body temperature in the summer heat, and we must dodge almost daily afternoon rain showers. Not to mention, a lot of our leisure activates involve water, such…
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