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Age-Related Hearing Loss: Understanding Presbycusis and Its Impact

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,...

We’re Making Waves in the Non-Profit Community

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

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

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...

Five Common Methods to Unclog Your Blocked Ears

Five Common Methods to Unclog Your Blocked Ears

The outer ear consists of the pinna (what you see) and the ear canal (what you don’t see). Both comprise the sound gateway to the tympanic membrane (eardrum.) The outer ear, or pinna, collects sound which then travels down the ear canal resulting in vibrations to the...

What Is The Connection Between Cognitive Decline And Hearing Loss?

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

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?

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...

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