Posts by Jade Husby
Not Your Grandma’s Hearing Aid Technology
Remember when hearing aids just made everything louder? Those days are gone. Today’s hearing aid technology rivals what you’d find in premium smartphones. We’re talking artificial intelligence that learns your preferences, neural networks that separate speech from noise, and Bluetooth connectivity that streams your favorite podcasts directly to your ears. The transformation happened fast. In…
Read MoreIntroducing the Starkey Omega AI
By Dr. Jade Husby, Au.D., Owner and President, Stanford Hearing Aids. Updated September 20, 2026. Short Version Starkey Omega AI comes in three tiers, 24, 20 and 16, across two rechargeable receiver-in-canal styles plus a CROS option for one-sided hearing. Every tier shares the same measured output on the technical data sheet. What changes your…
Read MoreBest Hearing Aids for Seniors
Updated September 2026 · Dr. Jade Husby, Au.D. Short Version The best hearing aids for seniors are the ones you can handle, charge, and forget you are wearing. Battery life, easy controls and automatic adjustment beat headline processing for most patients over sixty. Every brand we fit covers the basics well, so the fitting and…
Read MoreA Guide to Oticon Hearing Aids
Hearing happens in the brain. Oticon hearing aids are built for the brain. That focus helps you hear speech clearly and stay aware of life. You get support that adapts as your world changes. Think busy cafés, family dinners, and windy walks. Even your barista’s name should come through right. This guide explains Oticon’s approach…
Read MoreExploring Small Hearing Aids
Updated September 2026 · Dr. Jade Husby, Au.D. Short Version Small hearing aids split into two families. Custom devices sit inside the ear canal and disappear. Micro behind-the-ear devices hide a tiny shell behind your ear and carry more technology, including streaming and long rechargeable batteries. Discretion favors the first. Features favor the second. Your…
Read MoreWhat’s the Connection Between Hypertension and Tinnitus?
Updated July 2026 · By Dr. Jade Husby, Au.D., Owner and President, Stanford Hearing Short Version: Hypertension and tinnitus often show up together in the same patient. Research points to an association, though causation stays unclear. High blood pressure can strain the tiny vessels that feed your ears. There is no cure for tinnitus, so…
Read MoreSkip Ear Candling This Flu Season
As cooler weather arrives and flu season begins, many people start searching for ways to ease congestion and sinus pressure. It’s easy to stumble across “natural detox” remedies that promise relief. One of the most talked-about is ear candling, a supposed wellness ritual that claims to clear earwax, improve balance, and even flush out toxins.…
Read MoreUnderstanding Resound Vivia vs. Resound Nexia Hearing Aids
Updated September 2026 · Dr. Jade Husby, Au.D. Short Version ReSound Vivia vs Nexia comes down to one difference that matters. Vivia adds a second chip running a neural network for speech in noise. Nexia does not. Battery, connectivity and size are close between them, and both are still fitted here alongside the newer Sensia…
Read MoreHearing Aid Innovation: Keeping Up with the Latest Technology Trends
Updated September 2026 · Dr. Jade Husby, Au.D. Short Version Three hearing aid technology trends matter right now: a second chip devoted to separating speech from noise, Bluetooth LE Audio with Auracast for venue broadcasts, and batteries that outlast a long day. Everything else is refinement. The fitting still decides more than any of it.…
Read MoreBilateral Hearing Loss: Understanding the Challenges
Short Version: Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss means reduced hearing in both ears. The change comes from the inner ear or hearing nerve. It usually comes on gradually with age or noise. Both ears fade together, so there is no strong ear to lean on. Two well-fit hearing aids are the most common treatment. A hearing…
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