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Can ear infections cause hearing loss? Posted by Leslie Frank on May 11, 2022 Hearing loss can be caused by several different factors including aging, injury, noise exposure, and even heredity. Those factors affect the auditory nerve, causing sensorineural hearing loss, which is the most common type of hearing loss. But there is a second, less common type of hearing loss, known as conductive hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss affects... Read More
The best place to get hearing aids Posted by Leslie Frank on April 22, 2022 Until recently, if you wanted to be treated for hearing loss or get hearing aids, you had one choice — see an audiologist or other licensed hearing healthcare professional. Today, the options have definitely gotten more complicated, with online-only retailers, big-box stores, and numerous new or unexpected companies now advertising hearing loss... Read More
Hearing loss can lead to social isolation Posted by Leslie Frank on April 12, 2022 Loneliness and social isolation have been getting their fair share of attention lately. For good reason. Covid has made both more prevalent. And both are increasingly linked to numerous physical and mental health issues, including: • 50 percent increased risk of dementia • 32 percent increased risk of stroke • 29 percent increased risk of heart... Read More
How loud and for how long is key to avoiding noise-induced hearing damage Posted by Leslie Frank on March 24, 2022 Exposure to loud noise is the second leading cause of hearing loss — after aging. It’s also one of the only causes that are preventable. We can’t do anything about aging or heredity. But we can minimize our exposure to noise, or at least take steps to protect our hearing. As a society, we’ve come a long way in taking hearing protection... Read More
Why can’t I hear well in the car? Posted by Leslie Frank on March 11, 2022 When people find out I’m a hearing professional, they’ll often ask me some version of the following: “I can’t hear the kids in the backseat when we’re in the car. They’re trying to tell me about their day or ask me questions, but all I can do is nod and smile. Is there anything I can do to hear better in the car?” Hearing... Read More
Untreated hearing loss leads to increased healthcare costs Posted by Leslie Frank on February 24, 2022 For those who need convincing that hearing aids are worth the investment, today’s hearing statistic is one data point among many that should help convince you they are. A recent investigation on healthcare cost trends concluded that older adults with untreated hearing loss used healthcare services more — and subsequently spent more on healthcare... Read More
Hearing care services are important to hearing aid satisfaction Posted by Leslie Frank on February 11, 2022 The best place to buy new hearing aids has always been and probably will always be in person from a hearing professional. Hearing-care services are almost always bundled in with the cost of hearing aids when you buy them from a hearing professional. That’s because hearing professionals know that getting used to wearing hearing aids takes time, practice and... Read More
How to properly clean your ears Posted by Leslie Frank on January 21, 2022 Cerumen, commonly known as earwax, is key to a healthy ear. It collects dirt, debris and bacteria, preventing unwanted foreign bodies from entering the ear. It has lubrication properties to keep the ears from getting dry and itchy. And, it acts as an antifungal and antibacterial, helping to fight infections in and around our ears. But, let’s face it,... Read More
Tips for getting used to wearing new hearing aids Posted by Leslie Frank on January 12, 2022 OK, think back to a year or so ago. Remember when you would go to a matinee and then after, when it ended and you left the theater, the daylight would overwhelm you temporarily? Well, the same thing happens when you first start wearing hearing aids. Your brain has gotten used to the quiet. It hasn’t received proper noise signals for as long as you’ve... Read More

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2018-12-22
Super nice staff! Highly recommended. Will work with you money-wise. Very personable!
Abby Kokichi View Review
2018-12-31
Nebraska Hearing Center must only hire rockstars! My grandfather is in a care facility here in to...
Nick Roth View Review
2017-04-26
I was hard to fit, and Leslie was so kind and patient. She had to reorder my hearing aids 3 times...
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2018-12-17
Always friendly and helpful.
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