November 9, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Test Info
When someone mentions artificial intelligence (AI), it might conjure thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But these days, AI is more science than just fiction. This is especially true when it comes to hearing aids. The days when hearing aids simply amplified the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone for good. Contemporary, high-end hearing aids […]
November 1, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Test Info
You know you’re feeling cranky these days but you’re not quite certainly why. Well, it was frustrating earlier today when you felt left out of the meeting at the office. Last night your daughter seemed irritated with you when you asked her to turn the tv volume up over and over again leading to her […]
October 23, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Test Info
Subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds can be hard to detect because of how gradually hearing loss typically progresses. Unlike children, who get routine hearing tests in school, adults seldom even consider scheduling an appointment. You wouldn’t disregard a decline in your vision, so why wouldn’t you monitor your hearing health? It’s worthwhile […]
Have you ever lost your earbuds? (Or, maybe, inadvertently left them in the pocket of a sweatshirt that went through the washer and dryer?) Now it’s so boring going for a walk in the morning. Your commute or train ride is dreary and dull. And your virtual meetings are suffering from poor sound quality. The […]
We normally think of hearing loss as something that advances slowly. It can be difficult to detect the symptoms due to this. (After all, you’re simply turning up the volume on your TV now and then, it’s nothing to be concerned about, right?) Sometimes that’s true but in some cases, it isn’t. It turns out […]
October 6, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
Most people are happy with their hearing aids: As reported by one recent survey, when talking one-on-one, 91% of individuals who use hearing aids are happy with their experience. When processing results with specific activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the grocery store, and 85% […]
It’s not difficult to observe how your body ages over time. Your skin begins to develop some wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your knees begin to hurt a little bit more. Your skin gets a bit droopy in places. Perhaps you begin to detect some fading of your eyesight and hearing. It’s […]
September 21, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Test Info
It may seem, at first, like measuring hearing loss would be easy. You can probably hear certain things clearly at lower volumes but not others. You might confuse certain letters like “S” or “B”, but hear other letters perfectly fine at any volume. When you learn how to interpret your hearing test it becomes clearer […]
For just a minute, picture that you’re working as a salesperson. Now picture that you have a call scheduled today with a very important client. Numerous agents from their offices have gathered to discuss whether to employ your company for the job. All of the various voices get a little jumbled and difficult to understand. […]
Isn’t pizza fascinating? As long as a few factors are met, you can alter toppings, cheese, and sauce, and it’s still a pizza. That’s a lot like hearing loss. But as long as you have difficulty hearing sound, it’s still hearing loss whether it’s due to genetic factors, age, blockages, or exposure to loud noise. […]
