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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!


April Open House introducing The Latest Technology



May is Better Hearing Month and 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. Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States. Currently, 35 million Americans are suffering from hearing loss.

Although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, more than half of all hearing impaired persons are younger than 65. With the increased use of personal music players and ear buds, the number of Americans experiencing hearing loss at a younger age is growing.

During Better Hearing Month, we are holding an Open House on May 15th from 9:00am to 5:00pm, at our Thompson Peak Office, located at 20201 N. Scottsdale Healthcare Dr., Suite 230, Scottsdale.

We will be featuring the new Widex Clear®, a Bluetooth-enabled device with binaural communication, as well as the mind440 from Widex and the new 100% invisible Lyric Hearing Instrument. Call us at 480-515-0200 to make an appointment, as we want to be sure you can ask questions and see a demonstration of each instrument.

And, Better Hearing Month is a great time to do a personal hearing health inventory. Take a look at these common signs and symptoms of hearing loss. They 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
If you are concerned about any of these signs or symptoms, please feel free to call us for a complimentary hearing screening. We look forward to meeting with you!

Kind regards,

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