When Hobbies Strike Back
Hobbies are great. They keep you out of trouble growing up and allow you to spend your free time doing what you love as an adult. But according to your Reno audiologist, there are some hobbies that can damage your hearing. While a life-long passion is what you want to stay with you, the permanent…
Better Hearing & Speech Month
Happy May! And on top of that, happy Better Hearing & Speech Month! Every May, people around the country join together to help spread the word about hearing loss and speech disorders. Founded in 1927 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), this month-long celebration has been going strong for more than 90 years. The goal…
Four Reasons You Should Invest in Your Hearing Health
It may surprise you how common hearing loss is – nearly 48 million people throughout Nevada and around the country are currently experiencing it. Yet, only about 20 percent of those who could benefit from the use of a hearing aid actually use one. Why? Price is a large factor. Since hearing aids typically cost…
Leisure Activities Rife with Loud Noise
May Is Better Hearing & Speech Month:Simple Steps to Protect Your Hearing for a Lifetime With more than half of Americans who experience noise-induced hearing loss not working in noisy jobs, the spotlight turns to what Americans are doing in their leisure time. May 1st marks the beginning of Better Hearing & Speech Month—a time…
LeMay Hearing and Balance moves to a new location
Reno, Nevada. (Feb. 15, 2017) – LeMay Hearing & Balance will move to a larger, state-of-the-art location March 1. In addition to the high-quality hearing and balance services LeMay has always offered, the practice will now offer extensive vertigo and balance diagnostic testing, aural rehabilitation and cochlear implant candidacy testing. LeMay Hearing & Balance has…
Phonak’s New Rechargeable Hearing Aid Offers Freedom & Flexibility
Phonak’s new line of rechargeable hearing aids features a built-in lithium-ion battery that provides up to 24 hours of hearing on a single charge. The Audeo B-R is the first of its kind on the market; its pioneering technology is the quickest-charging, longest-lasting rechargeable device ever produced and offers patients freedom, flexibility and convenience in…
October is Audiology Awareness Month
More than 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss. While this condition is often viewed as an inevitable part of aging, over half of all patients are otherwise healthy adults under the age of 65. Regular hearing screenings are an invaluable tool in identifying problems early and taking steps to prevent further hearing damage before…