A Yale University Study from May 2000 established that noise exposure is the second-most common cause, after aging, of acquired hearing loss. We’ve known for well over 20 years about how noise damages your hearing, but the CDC estimates that 12.5% of children and...
What’s The Difference Between Costco and Aim Hearing and Audiology?
There is no shortage of places to purchase hearing aids in today's world, with the largest seller in the US being Costco. The question that we’re often asked is, "Why should I choose Aim Hearing & Audiology Services over buying hearing aids from Costco?" To answer...
What Is Tinnitus And Can It Be Treated?
Tinnitus is a unique condition that affects the hearing of roughly 25 million Americans nationwide. There are short-term cases and long-term cases which both result in the patient usually experiencing some kind of noise that only they can hear. These noises are most...
Celebrating Love for Local 2023: Honoring the Top 33 Local Businesses and Organizations Nominated by Our Patients
In February 2022, my team and I wanted to show some love to our favorite local businesses and organizations. We hand delivered a thank you card and a tin of cookies to express our gratitude for the challenges these small independent businesses faced in 2020 and 2021....
Our Hear for the Holidays Winner Is…
The wait is finally over, as all the nominations have been collected and carefully evaluated. This is our favorite part of the contest: announcing the winner! This is our second time running this competition, and we couldn’t be happier with the excitement and...
Troubleshooting If Your Hearing Aid is Not Working
Your new hearing aid(s) can vastly improve the way you experience daily life, from hearing conversations better to enjoying a favorite hobby or activity. However, just like any new device, hearing aids can get complicated. Here at Aim Hearing and Audiology, we are...
How To Identify Hearing Loss In A Loved One
Loss of hearing is difficult for all of us to deal with. I always remind my patients that hearing loss is common and very treatable. If you think someone you love is experiencing a hearing loss, I recommend looking for any of these telltale signs.Most Common Signs...
Patient Appreciation Event – Swinging By for Pumpkin Pie
Aim Hearing and Audiology opened its doors in 2009, and over the years, we have experienced every possible high and low a hearing clinic can face together and enjoyed the ride. But we could never be the team we are today, nor have the clinic we have, without our...
Hearing Loss in One Ear: Single-sided Hearing Loss
Single-sided hearing loss or hearing loss in one ear occurs when you have difficulty hearing in one ear only. It is estimated that 60,000 people in the United States acquire single-sided hearing loss, but only a small proportion take action and get treatment. People...
Should You Buy Prescription or Nonprescription Hearing Aids?
For the last few decades, we have always accepted that “hearing aids” is the standard term for hearing devices prescribed by a hearing professional. This is no longer the case. In 2021, President Biden’s executive order changed things up to where we now have two terms for hearing aids. Learn more…