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In 2020, Hearing at Home launched a telehealth service called Access Video Audiology Care (AVA Care). During an AVA Care appointment, you’ll have a video visit with your hearing care professional through a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Hearing at Home puts people over profits; AVA Care is a service for everyone. You don’t have to […]

We know the dangers that COVID-19 can pose to our body’s respiratory system. But could it also lead to hearing issues? New research suggests a link between the virus and sudden sensorineural hearing loss, or SSHL for short, which can cause very rapid hearing decline, usually in just one ear. Let’s look at the evidence […]

Wondering which hearing aids are the best is a common thought among patients who have just been diagnosed with a hearing loss. It would be natural to assume that the answer would be immediate on our part because our team of hearing care experts has helped thousands of patients across our beautiful state of Virginia […]

Dizziness and imbalance affect over 70% of people aged 65 and over, with many people suffering a fainting or nausea sensation, or even a fall several times a day. Age-related dizziness is not a condition, however, it’s a symptom, and is almost always related to a wider issue in the ear. The good news is […]

If you’ve ever worn a hearing aid, you know how life-changing it can be. You can hear in loud-noise environments again, be part of conversations, and live life independently. Some companies sell hearing aids online to people with a mild or moderate hearing loss. Considering about half of all Americans have some degree of hearing […]

Hearing loss is far more common than people realize. Age is certainly a factor: about 8.5% of people ages 55-64 and 25% of those ages 65 to 74 have disabling hearing loss, but certain health conditions and working for years in loud environments can cause hearing loss at any age. In fact, one in every […]

Hearing aids, just like any regular piece of technology, are prone to becoming outdated. Yet, with all the confusing information out there, many people struggle to acknowledge the first indicators, which are a sign that you’re due an upgrade. How Long Do Hearing Aids Last? The lifespan of hearing aids differs from person to person, […]

A hearing aid that isn’t working properly can be a source of great frustration. After all, you depend on your hearing aids to communicate, be aware of your surroundings, connect to others, and so much more. My team and I understand how important it is for hearing aid users to have access to convenient and […]

Though controversial in many areas, face mask mandates have driven individuals worldwide to cover their mouths. Face masks have altered people’s interactions significantly, but they have also helped people discover a hearing loss. Because we care about the hearing healthcare of residents in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Richmond, Lynchburg, and across Northeast Virginia, pointing out how face […]

The Hearing at Home team feels immensely proud to serve communities right across Virginia – from Charlottesville to Lynchburg and beyond. They understand that hearing loss doesn’t just produce one symptom, but it can also have lasting health and social consequences if left untreated. That’s why specialists often spend over an hour during preliminary consultations […]