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It’s Like Hearing Life Again”: Mary’s Story at Jacobs Audiology
The Challenge For Mary, a friendly professional who’s spent her career surrounded by people, missing pieces of conversation didn’t just make things harder; it made life feel quieter. It started on the phone. She’d hang up from a call at work and realize she hadn’t...
Jacobs Audiology Now Serving Veterans and Military Families with VA & Tricare East Coverage
Jacobs Audiology is proud to announce that we are now credentialed with Veterans Affairs (VA) and Tricare East. This exciting news means that you, as valued members of our community who have served or continue to serve our nation, can now access the expert,...
Understanding Presbycusis: The Most Common Age-Related Hearing Condition
Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, affects many as they age. It’s characterized by a gradual decline in hearing ability. If you’re noticing that conversations have become more challenging to follow, especially in environments with background noise, then you...
Why Not Everyone Needs Hearing Aids, But Everyone Deserves an Honest Answer
Stepping into a hearing clinic can often be an intimidating experience. You may fear being pressured into investing in hearing aids regardless of your actual needs – a concern echoed by many individuals who were once in similar situations. It’s perfectly normal to...
SaWan’s Journey: Rediscovering Life With Expert Hearing Care
In your late 20s, life is often about new adventures and opportunities. For SaWan, a flight to Italy for work turned into an unexpected journey into hearing loss. Upon her arrival, she experienced ruptured eardrums. "I got treated overseas, but there wasn’t much they...
Feeling Tired from Listening? Understanding Listening Fatigue and Hearing Loss
Have you ever felt inexplicably tired after an extended conversation or a day of meetings, even if you haven't been physically active? If so, you might be experiencing something known as listening fatigue. It's a phenomenon where your brain becomes tired from the...
What Does a Third-Party Hearing Aid Benefit Actually Mean?
Navigating the world of hearing aid benefits can be complex, especially when it comes to understanding third-party payers. Popular third-party payers, such as United Healthcare Hearing, TruHearing, Nation’s Hearing, and Hearing Care Solutions, are marketed heavily,...
How to Unclog Blocked Ears: What’s the Most Effective Way?
Experiencing a blocked ear can range from slightly annoying to significantly distressing, affecting your daily life and communication. Symptoms often manifest as muted sounds, a feeling of fullness in the ear, or even mild unsteadiness on your feet. It's essential...
How to Improve the Performance of Your Hearing Aids: Try These Three Quick Fixes
Hearing aids are pivotal in maintaining your connection with your friends and loved ones, but when your devices don’t perform as expected, frustration can quickly set in. When the world of sound you were loving is suddenly not sounding the same, it can be stressful...
Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Hearing Aid Technology
From meal plans to massive healthcare advancements, the power of artificial intelligence (AI) over the past few years has gone from a far-fetched dream to a reality that’s readily available in our cellphones and now, hearing aids. Hearing aids have come far beyond the...