Hearing At Home
How Face Masks Have Helped People Discover a Hearing Loss
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 […]
Why We’re Passionate About Healthy Hearing | Hearing Health Awareness Month
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 […]
Why Do So Many People Have an Untreated Hearing Loss? | Hearing Health Awareness Month
During Hearing Health Awareness Month, the team has been talking to people across Virginia about how to address their conditions proactively. But a key issue is that people still wait years before accessing hearing care services – resulting in a range of health-related knock-on effects. The reasons for this are various. But if you haven’t […]
What Happens at A Hearing Test? | Hearing Health Awareness Month
As it’s Hearing Health Awareness Month, the team wants to provide you with extra information about all things related to audiology. One of the questions that our specialists get asked regularly is: “So what happens during a hearing test?” This is not that surprising. We know what happens at an eye examination, but oddly, hearing […]
Why Do So Many US Troops Have Hearing Loss?
While non-visible military injuries like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) have — thankfully — been receiving more attention over the past few years, we have a long way to go before all of our bases are truly covered. It turns out that hearing loss and tinnitus are actually the top two service-connected disabilities among veterans. With […]
How We Are Supporting You During Covid-19
Supporting Virginia’s Hearing Aid Wearers Through COVID-19 With the challenges presented by COVID-19, Hearing at Home has introduced an ‘Emergency Hearing Care Support’ service. Regardless of where you purchased your hearing aids from, and/or who your local hearing care provider is, we are prioritizing people over profits and offering a Virginia-wide repair and support service. […]
How Common Is Hearing Loss in the USA? The Answer Is Surprising
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC also reports hearing loss is more common than cancer and diabetes. To give you a better sense of how prevalent hearing loss is, here’s a brief overview of hearing loss statistics. A […]
Hearing The Tech Way – A New Hearing Solution from Android
Technology makes everything better, and it has recently introduced a solution that will make life easier for hearing challenges. Google has a new accessibility feature that makes life safer for hard of hearing and enables them to detect important things happening around them. Sound Notifications Approximately 466 million people are dealing with hearing loss. Figures […]
Mobile Hearing Testing: How Does it Work?
Hearing loss tends to sneak up on most people. It is often so gradual that most people are not aware of it until it becomes a significant problem. If you have trouble following conversations or frequently ask others to repeat themselves, it is a good time for a hearing test. Even if you haven’t noticed […]
Is Your iPhone 12 Causing Sound Problems With Your Hearing Aids?
As a hearing aid specialist, I strive to keep up with changing technology and provide my patients with advanced hearing care. I have recently observed an increase in patients concerned about sound distortion and Bluetooth connectivity issues with their Made for iPhone hearing devices. Technology is advancing rapidly, and sometimes new product models or updates […]
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If you or a loved one have any questions, need any help or would like a second opinion, then you can speak to one of our hearing specialists by completing this form. We’ll then call you for a friendly, no-obligation discussion to answer any questions and offer our advice. Alternatively, you can call us at Harrisonburg Office Phone Number (540) 908-9494.