Working up a good sweat at the gym can do a body good – well, some of the body anyway. The beginning of a new year is the most popular time to dedicate oneself to a healthier lifestyle. Indeed, many people put exercise at the top of their New Year’s resolution list. If you’ve ever

With all the chatter-filled parties and family gatherings, the holidays can present a series of challenges for those with hearing loss. Throughout the year, Audiology & Hearing Services of Charlotte offers better communication classes for adults, children and their families to help them deal with hearing loss and learn communication strategies. We also offer auditory

“Hear Listen Learn” takes a multi-faceted approach to dealing with APD, which jumbles what a brain is supposed to do with the sounds it hears. A person could hear perfectly on a test but still be unable to process the sounds received by the brain. The program is broken up into the three areas: Hear, Listen,

The brain’s ability to piece together sounds received by the ears and knowing what to do with them is a complex system of decoding and processing auditory clues. Sometimes that system gets mixed up. Auditory processing disorder (APD) occurs when sounds get jumbled in the central auditory pathway, where sounds are supposed to be interpreted

Have you ever noticed that your brand-new TV has a razor-sharp image but is difficult to hear? Modern TVs often have tiny, poor-quality speakers that are in the back or bottom of the unit, making it especially difficult for viewers with hearing loss to pick up dialogue. Audiology & Hearing Services of Charlotte reminds the

What would Fourth of July celebrations be without the fireworks? They’d be quiet, which would be better for our hearing but maybe a bit of a disappointment without the post-dusk pyrotechnics show. However, auditory problems induced by fireworks such as tinnitus and temporary hearing loss should make us think twice about how we approach our

Technology is constantly redefining what it means to live with hearing aids. Rechargeable Technology on the Rise Rechargeable hearing aid batteries typically last 18-24 hours on a full charge, depending on the model. This gives wearers the confidence of knowing they can get continuous use of their devices for the duration of the day and