Expert Articles
Will Hearing Aids Stop My Tinnitus?
February is Tinnitus Awareness Month, and each year Ascent Audiology and Hearing promotes current therapies and hearing aid best practices for those that are troubled by tinnitus symptoms. Tinnitus can be an annoying and sometimes debilitating medical condition for...
Hearing Aid Upgrades: Are They Necessary?
Hearing aids, just like anything else, have a definite lifespan. With ongoing technological advancements, audiologists - like myself, are finding new ways to improve hearing care. This means that a simple upgrade to your device can significantly impact your overall...
What to Consider When Choosing Hearing Aids? | Dan Hewson’s ‘Coffee & Audiology’ Episode #1
On Monday, February 1st, the first episode of Dan Hewson’s new show ‘Coffee & Audiology’ went live. What is ‘Coffee & Audiology?’ Well, the premise of this new show is simple; Dan Hewson, one of Arizona’s leading hearing care experts, answers 3 questions about...
Hearing Aid Repairs: How Much Do They Cost?
Some common issues associated with hearing aids are the result of poor maintenance. Make sure you clean your hearing aids every night with a gentle cleanser and allow them to dry overnight completely. Periodically, you will want to do a deeper cleaning using...
Why You May Be Experiencing Sound Issues with The Newest Apple Devices
Since the iPhone 12 debuted in October 2020, I have heard that some hearing aid users are experiencing a decrease in sound quality. And Apple has been transparent about customer's audio problems associated with hearing devices. Apple has released a statement...
Why are My Ears Ringing?
Many people experience the sensation of hearing ringing, whistling, humming, or other nondescript sounds when there is no external sound being made. While it is common and can vary in frequency and severity, it still can most certainly be detrimental to someone’s...
What You Can Expect at a Hearing Evaluation
Hearing loss can affect people of all ages, professions, and lifestyles. Because of this, there are many different causes of hearing loss. The best and most effective way to determine potential causes for hearing loss is to get a thorough hearing evaluation. During a...
Untreated Hearing Loss: The First Signs
It is easy to assume that the signs of hearing loss are easy to detect, because of course, “If I couldn’t hear, I would know!”. I have had many patients say similar things after their evaluation when I inform them that they are actually experiencing some hearing loss...
Tele Audiology: Arizona’s Most Convenient Online Hearing Care
As I’m sure we are all aware by now, our world is changing due to the global pandemic, and we must adapt in the best way we can. With it being potentially high-risk for us to have in-person interactions with those outside our everyday circle, many jobs and services...
How Can I Support a Loved One With Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss can be a sensitive subject and a source of confusion and frustration for both those suffering and those around them. Often, those who have hearing loss don’t want to discuss it with their loved ones for many reasons. Whether it be an embarrassment,...