Advanced Hearing Instruments

572 Rio Lindo Ave, Suite 202

Chico, CA 95926

893-4327 (HEAR)

1215 Monroe St

Red Bluff, CA 96080

529-3800

Why Choose Us?

why choose us?
The staff at Advanced Hearing Instruments knows that everyone has different hearing needs and requests. We listen, carefully, to what your hearing issues are and work hard to find a reasonable solution for you. Our goal is to create happy customers, and we will not be satisfied until you become one too!

“Field Study Testimonials”

Josh and his staff are not only extraordinarily knowledgeable about fitting hearing aids they’re downright delightful to work with!

Brenda of Chico


I’ve had four sets of hearing aids and have found the last pair to be the best. Josh has been the most through and helpful in his service. Grace, my wife was easily convinced to change and use Josh’s services. I highly recommend the services of Josh’s clinic.

William E. Crocker


In my work as a Real Estate Agent it is necessary to under-stand not only hear what is being said. The hearing aids and the help that I get has been all I could ask for. I know if I have a problem it will be solved.

Elva Medearis


Hearing Loss

Many people suffer from hearing loss...

In fact, the latest available statistics show that over 10% of the U.S. population reports difficulty hearing! That's more than 31 million people! And as the Baby Boomer generation continues to age, that number promises to increase dramatically!

Are you one of those millions of people who does not hear as well as they once did? If so, you are certainly not alone. Consider these statistics reported by Sergei Kochkin, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Better Hearing Institute :

  • 3 in 10 people over age 60 have hearing loss;
  • 1 in 6 baby boomers (ages 41-59), or 14.6%, have a hearing problem;
  • 1 in 14 Generation Xers (ages 29-40), or 7.4%, already have hearing loss;
  • At least 1.4 million children (18 or younger) have hearing problems;
  • It is estimated that 3 in 1,000 infants are born with serious to profound hearing loss.

In addition, studies have linked untreated hearing loss to emotional, physical, mental, psychological and even economic disadvantages! And, to make matters even worse, there are many "myths" about hearing loss that prevent those with hearing loss from doing anything about it.

Causes of Hearing Loss

One of the most common "myths" about hearing loss is that only "old people" suffer from it! In fact, the reverse is true! The majority (65%) of people with hearing loss are younger than 65 and six million people in the U.S. between 18 and 44 suffer from hearing loss (Better Hearing Institute website).

The truth is that there are several causes of hearing loss with "exposure to noise" ranking high among the reasons. The primary causes of hearing loss are:

  • Exposure to noise
  • Family history of hearing loss
  • Medicine
  • Aging process
  • Disease
  • Head trauma

Types of Hearing Loss

Not all hearing loss can be corrected through the use of hearing aids or alternative listening devices. The type of hearing loss determines the specific treatment required.

There are four types of hearing loss:

  • Conductive: This could be caused by something as simple as earwax buildup!
  • Sensorineural: This is caused when tiny hairs in the cochlea are missing or damaged.
  • Mixed: This is a combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
  • Central: Strokes and central nerve diseases are often the cause of this type of hearing loss.

Want to Learn More?
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