No one looks forward to the day that they need to wear hearing aids, but for many people managing a hearing loss, hearing aids are transformational. A common reason patients are hesitant about these devices is that they don’t want to be seen as a hearing aid wearer. ...
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Age-Related Hearing Loss: Understanding Presbycusis and Its Impact
Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, is a gradual and natural decline in hearing ability that affects many older adults. It’s a common condition that can significantly impact a person's quality of life, leading to social isolation, cognitive decline,...
Sudden Ringing in the Ears: Understanding Tinnitus
Have you ever been lying in bed at night and found yourself tossing and turning due to hearing a continuous noise or hum that you can’t seem to find the source of? There’s a good chance it could be tinnitus. There’s no need to fret though, as Silicon Valley’s most...
We’re Making Waves in the Non-Profit Community
Recently, we were fortunate enough to be featured in The Mercury News! We are always looking for ways to bring more attention to the prevalence of hearing loss by raising awareness in our community about who we are and what we do. This feature was special because it...
Combatting Loneliness And Hearing Loss During The Holidays
While we could assume that everyone is looking forward to the holidays here in the San Francisco Bay Area, that’s not necessarily true for someone with a hearing loss. It can be very stressful trying to hear a conversation over the dinner table or trying to understand...
Hiking in the Bay Area – Our Recommendations
The charms of the Bay Area are numerous and sought-after. With its tony neighborhoods, rich cultural diversity, and a thriving business and culinary scene, the region offers plenty to do. But for those who really want to explore the unique geography of the craggy...
What Is The Connection Between Cognitive Decline And Hearing Loss?
Researchers are learning more and more about the causal mechanisms between cognitive decline and loss of hearing. Much is already known and the body of knowledge continues to grow. There seems to be a circular path between cognition and hearing loss. Hearing loss,...
Considering Cochlear Implants? Find Out If You’re a Candidate
Pacific Hearing Service has been helping Silicon Valley’s residents with expert hearing care since 1977. One of the reasons why we can provide our excellent care here is thanks to the wider group of medical health specialists we partner with. When you come to Pacific...
Why Are Movies More Difficult To Understand?
If you have hearing loss, you understand just how difficult watching movies can be. But here is a news flash…sometimes even people with normal hearing have difficulty understanding TV shows and movies! We have been scratching our heads about this one for quite some...
Meet Our Winner – Hear For The Holidays Giveaway
Not long ago, we announced our Hear for the Holidays giveaway, which gives one person in Silicon Valley the opportunity of a lifetime. After reading through many nominations, we were stunned by the kindness and generosity of so many of you. In Silicon Valley, we know...