Monica’s Thoughts
Hearing Care News and FAQ’s from Atlanta’s Leading Hearing Expert

Is Excess Ear Hair Affecting the Performance of Your Hearing Aids?
Among the many signs of aging, a loss of hair where it should be and an abundance of hair where it shouldn’t be is one that no man really wants to think about. But if you’re finding that ear hair is starting to affect how you’re using and wearing your hearing aids,...

The Surprising Connection Between Hearing Loss and the Risk of Harmful Falls
Your ears do a lot more for you than just hear! With the help of your ears, you take in information, recall stories and songs you’ve heard, listen in conversations, and even remain steady on your feet. Our vestibular system is located deep in our inner ears, within...

Can Hearing Aids Help You Live Longer?
There have been some intriguing (but slightly alarming) studies published in recent years about how your hearing health is connected to several areas of your bodily health and lifestyle. After reading some of the statistics with your breakfast, maybe you’re wondering...

How Can My Hearing Aids Help Me at My Job?
Hearing aids do far more than just help your hearing – multiple studies have shown that hearing aids (when worn consistently) can help you retain cognitive abilities, stay steady on your feet, and even increase your lifespan. But did you know that your hearing aids...

Apple’s Hearing Aid Features Released | Our Initial Impressions
Today, October 28, 2024, Apple released its iOS 18.1 software, which includes the long-anticipated hearing health features. This release has been a long time coming, as we have closely monitored the progress, announcements, and initial rumors over the past nine...

Am I Too Young to Have a Hearing Loss?
We often have young professionals and people coming in with hearing health concerns after wondering if they need hearing healthcare in the first place. After all, hearing loss is a challenge for those of an older generation, something we don’t need to worry about...

Apple Officially Announces a Hearing Test and Hearing Aid Feature | What This Means
Yesterday (September 9, 2024), Apple held an online event to make a number of announcements about their next generation of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Having shared that Apple was rumored to be launching a 'Hearing Aid Mode' earlier this year, we watched with...

Should I Get My Hearing Tested in My 60s?
Many individuals associate hearing loss challenges with getting older. However, there’s a growing populace of the younger generation facing hearing loss – and they’re quickly realizing the lifelong benefits of better hearing. If you’re reading this, perhaps you’re in...

Are Hearing Tests in My 50s Really Necessary?
I’m not old; why on earth would I need a hearing test? You’re still in your 50s, in the prime of life, and hearing problems only affect people in their 70s and older, right? In reality, over 60 million American adults below the age of 69 are exposed to damaging...

Have You Noticed There Are More Young People Wearing Hearing Aids?
How in the world did wearing hearing aids become cool? I mean, let’s face it, if you wear hearing aids, you’re old and broken, right? Let’s take a quick look at some statistics. More than 60 million American adults under age 69 are exposed to noise levels that can...