Patient Resources
The Most Common Age-Related Hearing Condition: What Is Presbycusis?
As you head into your golden years, it's only natural to notice certain changes in your body. In fact, as early as one’s 40s, subtle changes begin to occur, whether it’s suddenly needing glasses to read regular-sized print, aches and pains taking longer to heal than...
Insurance Questions? Kim Has the Answers!
“Good morning, Visalia Hearing Center! This is Kim; how can I help you?” Caller: “Do you take my insurance?” The perpetual question! Let’s talk about it. Have you ever wondered why it takes so long to get in to see your doctor? Why are they booked out for weeks or...
Are Hearing Aid Providers Just Middlemen?
If you listen to any business that sells hearing aids over the internet, you’ll hear statements such as “Stop paying huge hearing aid markups...why spend thousands of dollars on hearing aids when you don’t need to...cut out the middle man, save money and buy directly...
Sunday Brunch at Bistro di Bufala – A Local Gem in Downtown Visalia
If you’re looking for a brunch spot that never disappoints, we had the most amazing Sunday brunch at Bistro di Bufala in downtown Visalia! From the moment we walked in, the warm, inviting atmosphere and friendly staff made us feel right at home. The food was...
Do Hearing Aids Make Me Look Old?
Let’s talk about a question that weighs on many minds—do hearing aids make you look old? Simply put, some of us think the answer is clearly “YES,” and others believe it’s clearly “No.” If you answered “No” to that question, you already get it, and you can stop...
Costco Hearing Aids vs. Private Practice – What’s the Real Difference?
Let’s get something clear upfront: Costco is really good at what it does. It’s a retail juggernaut, moving products at a scale most businesses can only dream of. In 2024 alone, Costco made $4.1 billion just from membership dues. That’s before even touching the pallets...
My Wishlist for How AI Can Be Incorporated into Hearing Aids: Things We Want but Aren’t There Yet
As incredible as hearing aids have become, there's still much room for growth – especially with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). We've all encountered situations where understanding speech is a challenge, even with the best technology available....
What Are the Best Hearing Aids?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive. In fact, if I had to guess, we answer this one multiple times per week, every week. The answer also happens to be another of those "long-winded, it depends" kind of answers. Oh, how we love these! At...
Why We Don’t Hide Critical Reviews: The True Cost of Hearing Care
At Visalia Hearing Center, we believe transparency is essential—not just in how we serve patients, but in how we respond to feedback, both positive and not so positive. While many businesses try to bury negative reviews, we recently received one that we feel deserves...
Big City Sushi with Small Town Comforts – Sushi Kuu
Loving local businesses strengthens our bond as a community; we’re all residents of the same place, hoping to help it to grow into a delightful place to live. One way our team does this is by supporting, shopping at, and singing the praises of locally owned,...