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In this day and age of changing technology, we find that our patients are very interested in what is happening in the hearing health arena. We like to keep our patients informed and updated when new products are introduced. It is also very important to us that they are pleased with our service and the hearing aids they select.

In order to pass on very interesting and important information, we send out "SoundBytes" on a monthly basis. We post them on our website as well, so they can be read at any time.

Just click on the link to the right. All our SoundBytes are listed here for your convenience!

May is "Better Hearing Month"!

May is a great time of year for you to stop for a moment to consider the wonders of hearing and what life would be like if you experienced hearing loss. It wouldn't be anywhere near as much fun.

One of the most commonly unaddressed health conditions in America today is hearing loss. It affects more than 31.5 million Americans - most of whom are below retirement age. Hearing loss can strike at any time and at any age. And when left unaddressed, hearing loss can affect virtually every aspect of an individual's life.

With modern advances in technology, there are many solutions available today for all types of hearing loss. In fact, 90 to 95 percent of people with hearing loss can be helped with hearing aids - and their quality of life significantly improved.

Common Signs and Symptoms
The signs of hearing loss can be subtle and emerge slowly, or they can be significant and come on suddenly. Either way, there are common indications.

Socially, individuals with hearing loss may:
  • require frequent repetition
  • have difficulty following conversations involving more than two people
  • think that other people sound muffled or mumble
  • have difficulty hearing in noisy situations, like conferences, restaurants, malls, or crowded meeting rooms
  • have trouble hearing children and women
  • keep the TV or radio turned up to a high volume
  • answer or respond inappropriately in conversations
  • have ringing in their ears; and/or
  • read lips or more intently watch people's faces when in conversation
Emotionally, individuals with hearing loss may:
  • feel stressed from straining to hear what others are saying
  • feel annoyed at others because they can't hear or understand them
  • feel embarrassed when meeting new people or after misunderstanding what others are saying
  • feel nervous about trying to hear and understand; and/or
  • withdraw from social situations that they once enjoyed
Medically, individuals with hearing loss may:
  • have a family history of hearing loss
  • take medications that can harm the hearing system (ototoxic drugs)
  • have diabetes, heart, circulation, or thyroid problems; and/or
  • have been exposed to very loud sounds over a long period or suffered a single exposure to explosive noise
During Better Hearing Month, we are offering FREE hearing screenings at all of our office locations!

If you feel you need a hearing screening, please give us a call and we will schedule an appointment right away. We are open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and on Fridays from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm at 3 convenient locations:

Scottsdale Civic Center
3271 N. Civic Center Plaza, Suite 4, Scottsdale
480-941-0519

North Scottsdale
9777 N. 91st Street, Suite 101, Scottsdale
480-451-0220

Thompson Peak
20201 N. Scottsdale Healthcare Drive, Suite 230, Scottsdale
480-515-0200

Kind regards,

Cathy Kurth, Au.D., FAAA, Doctor of Audiology
and the entire AHAC Team
www.azhearingaid.com