Do you remember the Pixar movie Up? Main character Carl Fredericksen wears a hearing aid in Up, one that he’s constantly fiddling with and wincing from the whistling. While Carl is meant to be a stereotypical older gentleman in the film, that connection between...
Dr. Ryan Whitaker
The ReSound OMNIA: A Real-Life Review from Our Patients
World-renowned hearing aid manufacturer ReSound has once again released a new, groundbreaking wearable hearing aid that is here to transform the hearing aid landscape. On August 25 of this year, the ReSound Omnia was released to the public to mass accolades. The...
What Hearing Aids Should I Choose?
As doctors of audiology, our patients often implore us to “tell me about your hearing aids.” Our patients are commonly under the false assumption that we have one specific hearing aid at our clinic that we recommend to all of our patients. This is not the case and...
Do You Know What A Doctor Of Audiology Is?
At Hearing & Balance Doctors, we employ only doctors of audiology. It is one thing that makes our clinic great and sets us apart from other clinics in the region. People sometimes ask us, “What is a doctor of audiology?” A doctor of audiology is a professional...
Hearing Aid Troubleshooting
Hearing aids have come a long way over the past few decades. They are now complex minicomputers that not only analyze and amplify incoming sound but can also connect to smartphones and stream phone calls and music. As hearing aids have become more advanced, there is...
Is This What The 18 Million Americans with an Untreated Hearing Loss Have Been Waiting For?
The hearing care industry has changed massively over the last few years, with staggering advancements in technology. This improved technology has encouraged many people to take control of their hearing challenges and benefit from the powerful and discreet devices...
Can Hearing Loss Affect Relationships?
One of the most important components of any relationship is good communication. Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, frustration, resentment, and more. Our sense of hearing is critical to our ability to communicate with others. The negative impact of...
Love at First… Hearing
Do you love your hearing aids? Do you love the way they fit? Do you love the way they sound? Do you love the service that accompanies the devices? As doctors of audiology, we want our patients to love their hearing aids. We want our patients to be able to enjoy the...
Introducing Our ‘Hear for the Holidays’ Winners
Hearing & Balance Doctors is excited to announce the winners of our annual Hear for the Holidays contest! Every year, we give away several sets of free hearing aids – along with all accompanying service – to deserving candidates. Nominations are accepted all year...
New Hearing Technology for 2020
There have not been many new hearing aids released in 2020. However, just within the past few months, two new technologies have been released: the Widex Moment and the ReSound ONE. Hearing aid technology continues to gradually improve over time, and our clinic has...