There’s a Costco store not far from our office in Sarasota. Prospective customers often ask us why they shouldn’t just buy a hearing aid from Costco. It’s cheaper, after all. Here’s the short answer: We sell hearing healthcare, not just hearing devices. The long...
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...
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...
When you wear hearing aids, it is important to have a daily routine to keep them working properly. At the same time, there are certain things to avoid with respect to hearing aid use and care, especially things that can potentially damage them to the point of having...