It’s estimated that about one-third of people aged 65–74 are living with hearing loss. For those 75 and older, the incidence climbs to about half. Nearly 100% of centenarians have hearing loss, suggesting that hearing loss is a universal problem for everyone who lives long enough to experience it. But unfortunately, hearing loss is still vastly undertreated amongst the elderly.…

The New Year is a great opportunity to reset and make health-centered goals. At the top of many resolution lists, you often find diet and exercise intentions. We’re here to bring attention to another aspect of health that is so incredibly important: your hearing! Our hearing abilities are integral to how we navigate daily life and communicate with others. Commit…

As you sit in the quiet of your own home, what can you hear right now? Is it just the twittering of soft bird sounds or maybe the slow flow of nearby traffic? There might be some construction noise in the distance or a lawnmower buzzing away next door. For many people, their surroundings are not as silent as they…

Hearing loss is more common than you might realize. As you move through life, it becomes more and more likely that you or someone you love may struggle to hear. If someone in your life shows signs of hearing loss, there are a number of ways you can support them and help them on their journey. Here are a few…

Professional musicians know how valuable their hearing is, yet the very music they make poses a consistent threat to their hearing. A new German study found that musicians are four times more likely to experience noise-induced hearing loss than the general population. Hearing loss can be a setback for anybody, let alone a musician. Noise-induced hearing loss causes permanent, irreversible…

The stigma of hearing loss discourages some people from asking questions about their condition. Another barrier to educating oneself about hearing impairment is the worry about asking a “silly” question. Let’s go beyond that and dispel some common myths about hearing loss. Hearing loss is a rapidly growing health concern, and being well-informed by asking questions that address your fears…

From time to time, smiling, nodding, and pretending to follow a conversation is okay – particularly with strangers in noisy environments like concerts or train stations. However, this ‘social bluffing’ becomes a problem when it interferes with our social lives, job success, or when our pretending is creating misunderstandings with those closest to us.  Why Do We “Socially Bluff?” There…

Your body uses a variety of means to clear out toxins in order for you to remain healthy. Removing toxins from your ears is the purpose behind earwax, which is naturally beneficial. However, if you wear hearing aids, earwax can create instrument performance and longevity issues. To get the most benefit from your hearing aids while allowing your body to do…

When it comes to investing in better hearing, there are a lot of options available on the market and it can be difficult knowing where to go. With a Costco store not too far from our offices, we are regularly asked: “What’s the difference between buying hearing aids from UpState Hearing compared to buying them from Costco?” They want to…

When we first meet with patients who are struggling with their hearing, the most common question we get is “What hearing aids are the best?” Unfortunately, that is one of the few questions we cannot answer so easily. As one of the most trusted hearing care experts in Northern California, we have to admit that it’s still a difficult question. It’s…

After caring for the hearing healthcare of Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Susanville, and Weaverville for many years, we have dealt with all the different circumstances of the local people. From people who are eager and ready to address a hearing challenge, to people who are more reluctant due to reasons involving the fear of looking old, or the thought of…

Choosing which hearing aid technology is right for you can be a difficult decision. While we try our best to recommend certain types of devices based on your lifestyle, background, and listening preferences, most of the time, the end result is based on which device you are gravitating toward. Throughout our many years of practicing, we often hear the same…