March 3rd is World Hearing Day 2021! Nearly 50o million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss according to the WHO. Hearing loss certainly comes with it's own challenges but let's also not forget the triumphs. The individuals seeking hearing care, wearing their devices regularly and advocating for themselves on a daily basis deserve a
Are you searching for tinnitus relief? Do you have ringing, buzzing, or whistling in your ears? Do you lay down at night and suddenly hear a humming sound? If so, you may be one of 50 million Americans experiencing tinnitus. The sounds you are hearing are actually not coming from your ears at all. They
With another wave of Covid-19 sweeping the nation, masks are here to stay, and that means facing an unanticipated challenge for hearing aid users: losing the hearing aids when taking off facemasks. Traditionally, many hearing aid users would opt for behind-the-ear (BTE) style hearing aids for a variety of reasons such as appearance,
Hearing Aids vs. Amplifiers I get asked this question all the time! According to the Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, it is estimated that approximately 38.2 million Americans grapple with some form of hearing loss. This makes hearing loss one of the most common health complications in the US. Since I believe (and
To our patients and community, We are open and here for you! Whether you are a current patient with maintenance needs or a new patient seeking care, we are accepting all appointment types. We have made a few changes to ensure your safety and care. Order supplies at bit.ly/Levineorder or call 704-540-3081 to schedule an
Hi friends! Communicating through a mask is TOUGH. Doing it with hearing loss is even tougher. First, I’m so excited to share that I have access to some clear masks made locally! Let me know if you want one! It’s most useful for the person talking to the person with hearing loss. If you are
Hi friends! If you wear hearing aids that fit behind your ear, I have a special tip for you! Most of us press the phone harder into the ear when struggling to hear on the phone but that will only make things worse for you. Try raising the receiver of the phone an inch or
If you wear hearing aids, then there are a few special considerations that you should make during stay-at-home orders due to coronavirus (COVID-19). We are here to help as always!
Hi friends, I hope you are all safe and sound. Perhaps you are starting to accept the current routine and have let go of some of the anxiety of the unknown. Maybe you are still in a state of stress. This whole situation has reminded me in some ways of the cycle of grief. We
To our patients and community, Throughout the past two weeks, we have carefully followed the developing information regarding COVID-19. As health care providers, in a known impacted area, we feel it is important to follow public health recommendations to help prevent transmission in the community. As a result, our office is taking the following steps
