We partnered with Starkey Hearing Foundation to help serve over 900 children and adults with hearing loss. At Chesapeake Hearing Centers, giving back is a big part of who we are. We’re honored to give back to our community and...
Summer Ear Care
“Summertime, and the living is easy” is a refrain from a famous song. When summer hits, we often tend to slow down and enjoy ourselves outside with family or friends. But with all this extra time outside, how will this...
Tinnitus – What’s This Noise in My Head?
Tinnitus is the subjective perception of sound without any external source It might be described as a whistle, ringing, hissing, crickets, music, etc. Tinnitus may be constant or occasional. It may occur in one or both ears. It is most...
Should I have a companion for my hearing visit?
Companions are a very important part of the communication process. The reason communication is so important is it connects us to those around us. The people that we live with are probably the most important source of our communication. We...
Selective Hearing
Do all husbands suffer from this? “My husband suffers from selective hearing!” If we’ve heard this once, we’ve heard it a thousand times at the many health fairs and community events we attend. So is there such a thing as...
The Sounds of Spring – And Your Hearing Aids!
Living in Maryland, we get to experience the wonders of the seasons. Summer near the bay, mountains, or shore can be packed with adventures. Fall is when the blue crabs are fat and the nights start to cool down. Winter...
The Team Approach to Better Hearing!
The Roles of Each of Our Team Members in Providing Excellent Patient Care At Chesapeake Hearing Centers we pride ourselves on our team approach to patient care. From the moment you contact us and throughout the process, our entire staff...
What Is An Audiologist?
Most people reading this blog probably do not know what audiologists are. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), “Audiologists are professionals engaged in autonomous practice to promote healthy hearing, communication competency, and quality of life for persons of all...
Cold Weather and Hearing
“Baby, its cold outside!” We all know this famous lyric from the song, but sometimes that is exactly what your middle ear thinks. Our bodies like being warm and covered with clothes, jackets, gloves, but often we forget about our...
Seven Reasons You Hear Better With Two Ears
The human hearing mechanism is the most advanced stereophonic wonder known to man. With all of its amazing accuracy and versatility, it provides the listener with space perception, depth perception, and balance. Hearing does not happen in your ears. It...