“I hear just fine out of my good ear!” Have you ever heard anyone say that before? Though most people with hearing loss in one ear have it in both ears, there are cases in which individuals experience hearing loss in only one ear, known as unilateral hearing loss...
Hearing Aids From Monica Walker vs. Costco
The journey towards improved hearing can be filled with diverse options, and determining the best path for your needs can seem challenging. Auditory Services: Big-Box Retail vs. Professional Clinics A question I often get, with my clinic being located near a Costco,...
How Do I Clean My Hearing Aids?
Along with providing some excellent hearing health benefits, hearing aids also represent a significant investment to most users. Like nearly all high-tech devices, proper hearing aid maintenance improves performance and increases longevity. Knowing how to clean your...
How We’re Continuing To Keep You Safe In 2022
My number one priority is to ensure the health and wellbeing of my patients; it’s important that our community, during the global crisis, continue to follow our easy 5 stage guide to protect yourself and the most vulnerable people in the local area. To stay up to date...
Loud Toys Can Damage Your Child’s Hearing
We’ve seen some great advances lately in public awareness of how sudden loud noises, like those of fireworks or long-term noise exposure from a military career, can damage the hearing at any age, but something that’s not talked about as much is how damaging noisy toys...
Prevent Loneliness This Holiday Season And Help A Loved One With Their Hearing Loss
This time of year is meant to be enjoyed with friends and family alike. It’s a chance to catch up on the previous year and look ahead to the next one. We often associate the holidays with gatherings and shared meals. Even though these are enjoyable, the real enjoyment...
A Troubleshooting Guide For New Hearing Aid Wearers
Your quality of life is greatly improved through the use of hearing aids. However, for them to perform as expected requires proper care and maintenance as well as occasional troubleshooting. Most common hearing aid issues are easy enough to correct at home if you know...
What Are The Different Styles Of Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids have come a long way since the days when our grandparents used to have them. No longer are they big and bulky pieces of equipment that only offer a little bit of help. With the rise of technology, hearing aids have advanced just as quickly. It is...
Hearing Aids Actually Make Sports Safer
Hearing aids are one of the most beneficial tools and resources for the hard-of-hearing community. However, once individuals start using them, the devices can sometimes bring on nerves, anxiety, and fear when taking care of the hearing aids and using them daily. This...
Do You Need Your Hearing Tested?
With more than 25 years of helping people through their hearing care journey, I’ve seen the incredible value of regular hearing assessments. I’ve also had the pleasure of creating hundreds of lasting and beneficial relationships. The main reason why I believe everyone...