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Hearing Loss: Why Does Hearing Deteriorate As We Get Older?

Written on November 23, 2017. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Loss.

Hearing Loss: Why Does Hearing Deteriorate As We Get Older? Aging certainly has some positive side effects – wisdom gained from life experience, rich relationships with family and often financial security. But unfortunately, growing older can also lead to the deterioration of certain physical systems like hearing. No one likes to experience hearing loss, but part of grasping the change and seeking effective help comes from understanding the causes of progressive hearing loss. Primary Causes of...

How Improved Hearing Bettered My Life

Written on November 16, 2017. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Loss.

How Improved Hearing Bettered My Life Dr. Jonathan Brein was living the dream — he had a beautiful family, a 42-foot yacht, a successful private practice in Chesapeake, Virginia. But then, the anesthesiologist started having problems hearing. At first, it was a small inconvenience. He thought his nurses were mumbling. No one knew exactly what caused Dr. Brein’s hearing loss. “Some thought it might have been caused by a viral infection. It was never confirmed.” Whatever the cause of the problem,...

Beulah’s Story

Written on November 9, 2017. Posted in Clients, Community, Hearing, Hearing Aids, News.

Beulah Combs – A New Lease on Life Beulah Odessa Combs was born on April 8, 1939, and grew up in Norfolk. After marrying her navy husband, she relocated to Florida with him. His early death left her with a void, so she made the decision to start fostering children since she was unable to have any of her own. She did this for over 10 years. Some of the children would just stay a very short while; others stayed for weeks or months. The last child she fostered was a two year old named Cheyenne...

Hearing Aid Prices Vs. Quality: How To Choose

Written on November 9, 2017. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Aids.

Hearing Aid Prices Vs. Quality: How To Choose For consumers navigating hearing aid prices for the first time, the shopping options can be many. One of your first priorities, understandably, is finding the best price, but a host of other factors help you find the optimal solution to address your hearing needs, in conjunction with your lifestyle. You must weigh hearing aid prices against considerations such as: Initial screening and expertise of your hearing aid specialist The size, quality and...

What is Tinnitus?

Written on October 1, 2017. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Aids.

What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the name for the perception of sounds such as ringing, buzzing, or hissing when these sounds are not present in the environment. In the United States, an estimated 50 million people experience tinnitus and nearly 12 million people a year seek medical advice. What causes tinnitus? The onset of tinnitus is often related to exposure to loud sounds, which can cause damage to the sensory cells of the inner ear. It has also been associated with excessive ear wax, ear infections,...

Signs of Hearing Loss

Written on September 6, 2017. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Loss.

Signs of Hearing Loss An untreated hearing loss it can be isolating, frustrating, and has almost the same warning signs as Alzheimer’s disease. If you or a family member is living with these symptoms, please schedule them a free hearing test to help determine the cause of the symptoms. Know the 10 Signs of Hearing Loss… Early Detection Matters! People seem to mumble more frequently. You experience ringing in your ears. You often ask people to repeat themselves. Your family complains that...

Announcing Beltone Trust: A Whole New Level of Hearing Care

Written on July 10, 2017. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Aids.

Announcing Beltone Trust: A Whole New Level of Hearing Care May 1, Chicago, IL – Today, Beltone launched the innovative Beltone Trust™, bringing those with hearing loss unprecedented sound quality and the ability to connect with their hearing health professional outside regularly scheduled appointments. As Beltone’s fifth generation 2.4 GHz wireless solution, Beltone Trust™ propels the company’s position as the leader in hearing aids for the past 77 years into the future. Beltone’s all-inclusive...

Happy New Year from the Beltone Family!

Written on January 3, 2017. Posted in Community, Hearing, Hearing Aids, News.

This year, give yourself the gift of hearing. As we make our resolutions for the new year, consider treating yourself to improved hearing, with a pair of new hearing aids. At Beltone, we believe in providing Hampton Roads with the latest hearing aids that allows our customers to hear like nature intended. We also believe in providing exceptional hearing aid services.

Beltone – Giving Back to the Community

Written on August 26, 2016. Posted in Clients, Community, Hearing, Hearing Aids, News.

Our Hearing Specialists not only care for each and every one of our patients, but the Hampton Roads community as a whole. The Beltone family is proud to give back to the community, and we make sure to give back in a variety of ways. Beltone Southside sponsors a variety of local events, participates in the Food Drive every year, and donates to many other charities, but one of our favorite ways to give back is when we award a deserving local a new set of free hearing aids. Stay tuned for a feature...

Beltone Legend Hearing Aid Wins Award in 14th Annual American Business Awards

Written on May 26, 2016. Posted in Awards & Recognition, Community, Hearing, Hearing Aids, News.

Beltone Legend™ Hearing Aid Wins Award in 14th Annual American Business Awards The Beltone Legend™ Hearing Aid was recently named a winner of a 2016 Stevie Award in the health and pharmaceutical products category of the 14th Annual American Business Awards. The Beltone Legend™ was recognized for its revolutionary ability to connect to personal mobile devices and allow the streaming of sounds to the hearing aids. The Beltone Legend™ is also a candidate for the 2016 People’s Choice Stevie Awards...

Beltone Legend™ Hearing Aid Selected as Honoree in the 20th Annual Webby Awards

Written on May 4, 2016. Posted in Awards & Recognition, Community, Hearing, Hearing Aids, News.

Beltone Legend™: the Future of Hearing Aids With its superb sound quality, ability to adjust sounds according to the environment, and smart-phone compatibility, it is no surprise that our Beltone Legend™ sits at the forefront of hearing aid technology. This year, we are proud to announce that the Beltone Legend™ has been announced as a Webby Awards honoree in the Connected Products & Wearables category. The Webby Awards is presented by the Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences and has been...

Beltone Hampton Roads Announces New Beltone Legend™ Hearing Aid

Written on February 10, 2016. Posted in Hearing, Hearing Aids.

Taking Personalized Hearing to the Next Level Beltone is excited to announce the new Beltone Legend™, offering personalized hearing features that you can’t find anywhere else! Personal Sound ID™ mimics how the ear collects and processes sound. It also adjusts to your unique way of listening and living. Superb sound quality and speech understanding are the main focus, thanks to Personal Sound IDTM and Crosslink Directionality, but other features like Smart Gain Pro and Feedback Eraser add adaptability,...

The Doctor Is “OUT”

Written on February 9, 2016. Posted in Clients, Hearing, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss.

By Peter Cousin Director of Marketing Beltone Southside Hampton Roads John Brein with Beltone Owner Bari Grohler Dr. John Brein of Chesapeake had it all. A beautiful wife, two wonderful children, nice home, a sailboat and a successful medical practice united by some of the finest physicians in Virginia. And – just like that – his medical profession ended. Achieving his medical degree as a general surgeon in 1982, from the Medical College of Pennsylvania, Dr. Brein specialized in Anesthesiology,...

My Name is Dorothy, but you can call me ‘Sue’.

Written on February 9, 2016. Posted in Clients, Community, Hearing, Hearing Aids, News.

The story of a caring, loving, dedicated human being. When 75-year-old Dorothy Airth was born into a family of 4 brothers and 2 sisters in Norwood, Massachusetts, her middle sister suggested they name her Sue or Susie. The other children agreed; and from that day forward, she was known as ‘Sue’. “The first day of school, however, was a different story,” says Sue. “During roll-call, the teacher went through the student roster, acknowledging each person; then, she came to the name Dorothy Airth....

We Were Nominated for the Edison Award!

Written on February 9, 2016. Posted in Awards & Recognition, Community, Hearing, Hearing Aids, News.

Staying on Top of Hearing Aid Technology Earlier this month, we advised you that the Beltone LegendTM was named as a nominee for the Edison Award. I am pleased to inform you that we were notified today, that Beltone Legend has advanced to the finalist level for the Edison Award! Named after Thomas Edison, the Edison Awards recognize excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design, and innovation. Here at Beltone, we are proud to offer our customers the best...

Our Patient is Now a Legend!

Written on February 9, 2016. Posted in Clients, Hearing, Hearing Aids.

Beltone Hearing Aids Helps Hampton Roads Local’s Life By Peter Cousin Beltone Southside Hampton Roads Four years ago we met Jon Brein, a prominent Property Manager and Real Estate investor in Hampton Roads, Virginia. By the age of 43, Jon was enjoying a lucrative position as Chairman of the Anesthesiology Department at DePaul Medical Center in Norfolk, Virginia, until his hearing became an obstacle in surgery he could not overcome. Moving his career to property management and investments,...