Patient Resources

Here’s How You Can Manage Your Tinnitus
Tinnitus currently affects roughly 25 million Americans nationwide. This condition can be very detrimental to your health and those around you. There are varying levels of tinnitus that a patient can have, but they all include a type of sound in the ear that may...

Hearing Aid Dry-Cleaning and Maintenance Service
Your hearing aid stays with you all day long and plays an active role in helping you to engage in conversations and the world around you. While it is expected to last for many years, there is a certain level of maintenance required to ensure you are getting the most...

When Is It Necessary to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?
Several factors can determine how long your hearing aids will last. On average, you can expect to get 4 to 6 years of enjoyment from quality hearing devices. When hearing aids are well maintained and kept from physical damage, they can last as long as 10 years. If you...

Can I Make My Hearing Aids More Comfortable?
If you've just started wearing hearing aids, and they seem a bit uncomfortable, it is likely no reason to be concerned. Most people will go through an initial adjustment phase where they need to get used to wearing hearing aids. For those who feel their hearing aids...

Why Have Face Masks Created a Barrier For The Hard Of Hearing?
With nearly everyone donning a face mask, you may be starting to notice something interesting: it's difficult to understand what everyone is saying. Don't worry! You're not going crazy. And, chances are, your hearing isn't any worse than it was before everyone wore a...

New Android Feature Designed to Keep the Hard of Hearing Safe
Android accessibility features help those with vision, physical, and hearing impairments to successfully navigate the internet or interact with others through their smart devices. Magnified text fonts, contrast options, and voice access that allow hands-free...

Your Loved One Can Hear Again: What Now?
As our loved ones grow older and wiser, their hearing may not follow suit. By 60, around one-third of adults will struggle with hearing loss. By 80, that number jumps to 80%. Unfortunately, hearing loss is an incredibly common problem facing millions of adults —...

A Third of Over Fifties Could Have Undiagnosed Hearing Loss
Do you know the signs of hearing loss? It seems simple, right? If you have trouble hearing, you could be suffering from hearing loss. But it's a little more complicated. Recently, researchers at Manchester University studied the wide-spread impact of hearing loss....

Why We Don’t Just Care For Your Ears | Hearing Health Awareness Month
Throughout Hearing Health Awareness Month, the team has been looking to address why people don’t seek attention when they first have a worry. One of the main points that have emerged is that many people don’t know the extra benefits that hearing healthcare can bring....

What Happens at A Hearing Evaluation? | Hearing Health Awareness Month
During Hearing Health Awareness Month, the team at Preferred Hearing Centers is educating members of the community in Orlando about the danger of untreated conditions. One of the best ways to combat rising instances of hearing loss across the country is for more...