Are you confused about what solution is best if you (or a loved one) have a hearing loss? After all, there are a lot of different devices out there. Some are cheap and some are not. Some are good only for certain types of hearing loss. And all make big promises about...
We are very proud to live here in Sarasota, specifically Gulf Gate. That’s why we simply had to start this article series called “Love Local,” which highlights locally owned businesses right here in town. We've become close with many of you throughout the years of...
Hearing aids can be grouped into two broad categories: prescription hearing aids and OTC (over-the counter) hearing aids. While they may seem similar at first glance, they’re actually quite different devices. The distinctions are important because good hearing is...
It’s warm and you are bound and determined to hit the beach or maybe spend some quality time in the pool, but if you’ve had what many call swimmer’s ear, that may be stopping you. Your friends at Gulf Gate Hearing Aid Center want you to have a happy, healthy and...
Helping people hear better is our goal at Gulf Gate Hearing Aid Center, as it is for any professional audiology service. We pride ourselves on helping you hear better and understand why you are hearing better through education, technology and customer service. The...
People who live till 100 or older are referred to as centenarians, and make up less than one percent of the U.S. population. However, of those who do, many are still cognitively sharp and quick. Nearly 15 percent of people age 70 and older experience some form...
Do you have an elderly family member in an assisted living facility experiencing hearing loss? Studies have shown that the main cause of hearing loss is Presbycusis, hearing loss due to aging. But what might come as a surprise to you is a simple culprit for hearing...
Your hearing aids are what allow you to reconnect with the world around you, allowing you to rejoin the conversations that are taking place around you. They also help you maintain your balance, reduce your risk of cognitive decline, and prevent other negative mental...
Can you recall a time you were sleeping and someone softly saying the sound of your voice roused you from a dream? This scene isn’t just archetypal, it actually says something about how our hearing works when we sleep. Sleep is described as an altered state that our...
If you have ever heard a buzzing or ringing in your ears that seems to have no external source, you are most likely dealing with tinnitus. Tinnitus is most often caused by damage to the nerves and cells of the inner ear that send signals to the brain. When these cells...