Patient Resources
What Treatments are Available for Vertigo?
When dealing with a condition such as vertigo, the first thing a patient should do is contact their doctor and discuss and diagnose what variety of vertigo the patient is dealing with. Whether it’s central or peripheral vertigo, the patient can receive various...
Could Apple’s New iOS14 Upgrades be Reducing the Sound Quality of your Hearing Aids?
I've recently heard from several patients who have been having issues with their iPhone 12 and their hearing aids. They've been reporting static, dropouts, and distorted sound. Needless to say, this isn't making life easier! The ability to pair their hearing aids with...
Covid-19 – Our Step by Step Guide To Keep You Safe When You Visit Us
At Gold Country Hearing, our number one priority is to ensure the health and wellbeing of our patients; it’s important that our community, during the global crisis, continue to follow our easy 6 stage guide to protect yourself and the most vulnerable people in the...
What You Can Do About the Ringing in Your Ears?
80% of people diagnosed with tinnitus also have hearing loss. Often described as ringing, buzzing, hissing, and humming sounds in the patient’s head, tinnitus is a symptom associated with hearing loss rather than a cause. Because of its debilitating effects like...
Will My Insurance Cover My Hearing Aids?
Among the close to 35 million Americans (almost 11% of the population) struggling with ear-related health issues, hearing aids offer the best solution. Those who seek this form of treatment pay more than $2700 on hearing aids, with one out of every six investing more...
What Happens During a Hearing Assessment?
Cholesterol tests, blood pressure checks, and annual physical exams help you identify health problems early so you can correct them for better overall well-being and a higher quality of life. Do you have the same commitment when it comes to hearing health? Untreated...
Why Others May Notice Your Hearing Loss Before You Do
As your hearing capacity declines, the lack of various sounds causes your brain to adapt and adjust in order to overcome the deficiency. Because this occurs over an extended period of time, you are not consciously aware of the changes until verbal communication...
Getting the Most from Your Hearing Aids: a Troubleshooting Guide
Advanced technology hearing aids allow users to enjoy a more independent and rewarding lifestyle. Like other types of digital technology, hearing aid performance relies on proper care and maintenance. New hearing aid users tend to encounter only a few common hearing...
How to Keep Your Ears and Hearing Aids in Great Condition
You would have a very difficult time remaining healthy if your body did not use various means to trap and remove toxins. The removal of toxins from your ears is the reason for earwax, which provides a great natural benefit. Earwax becomes a problem for those who wear...
Can my Hearing Aids be Worn With Glasses?
Hearing aids and glasses don’t seem to go too well together, but sometimes both are necessary. So what can you do to make them work? How to wear both is a question that comes up a lot, specifically if you are thinking about behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids. People...