Manatee Hearing & Balance Center

06/12/2026

👂 Did You Know? 👂

Hearing loss often happens gradually, making it easy to miss the early signs. If you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves, turning up the TV volume, or struggling to follow conversations in noisy places, it may be time for a hearing evaluation.

Today's hearing aids are smaller, smarter, and more advanced than ever before—helping you stay connected to the people and moments that matter most.

Don't let hearing loss keep you from enjoying life. Contact Manatee Hearing & Balance Center to learn how we can help you hear your best!

📞 941-749-5222
🌐 manateehearing.com

06/08/2026

Dizziness, a common symptom that affects more than 90 million Americans, has been reported to be the most common complaint in patients 75 years of age or older. For some people, dizziness is a brief, passing sensation brought on by dehydration, stress, or fatigue. For others, it may be a recurring and disruptive symptom of a balance condition known as vertigo.

According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 35% of adults aged 40 years or older — approximately 69 million Americans — demonstrate some form of vestibular (balance) dysfunction. While vertigo is more common in women and becomes more prevalent with age, it can affect people of all ages, including children.

Since vertigo can present in different ways, understanding your specific symptoms is an important first step toward effective treatment!
https://www.manateehearing.com/blog/identifying-your-symptoms-can-help-treat-your-vertigo/

06/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jazmyne to the Manatee Hearing & Balance Center family! Jazmyne has joined our team as our new Audiology Assistant, and we're excited to have her on board.

Be sure to say hello when you see her at your next appointment!🦻💙

05/27/2026

Imagine gathering with friends in a lively cafe. Voices overlap, cutlery clinks, music plays in the background. For many people with hearing loss, scenes like this are not just challenging, they’re exhausting. The difficulty isn’t simply hearing sound; it’s managing the mental effort required to understand speech amid noise. Traditional hearing aids make sound louder, but they don’t yet fully address the cognitive workload that listening demands. What if the next generation of hearing aids could do more than amplify sound? What if they could actually sense your mental state and adapt in real time?

Researchers and technologists are exploring exactly that: hearing aids that listen back to the user’s brain and physiology to improve clarity, reduce fatigue, and enhance real-world communication. This promising direction could redefine what it means to “hear better.”

https://www.manateehearing.com/blog/hearing-aids-that-listen-back/

05/24/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

In observance of the holiday, Manatee Hearing & Balance Center will be closed on Monday, May 25th. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

05/20/2026

Join us in supporting the red, white, and blue! William Sawalich and the Joe Gibbs Racing team have unveiled a patriotic Starkey paint scheme to celebrate Memorial Day! 🇺🇸🦻

Red, white, and blue 🇺🇸
is ready and running at this weekend

05/18/2026

Heat, humidity and sweat can affect the performance and lifespan of your hearing aids. Follow these simple tips to keep them working their best all summer long! 🌞

05/12/2026

Hearing loss often begins gradually. Many people adapt to small changes over time, assuming they’re just “getting older” or are distracted in noisy places. However, subtle shifts in the way you process sound can have real effects on your communication, well-being, and even memory, long before a hearing test shows a significant loss. Recognizing these hidden signs early gives you a head start on preserving your hearing and overall quality of life!

Read more on our recent blog!
https://www.manateehearing.com/blog/hidden-signs-of-hearing-loss/

05/07/2026

As peak vacation season kicks off, hotspots like Florida and Hollywood are filling with thrill-seekers from across the U.S. and beyond. However, for visitors with hearing loss, the experience can be far from seamless.

To see how inclusive these attractions really are, we analyzed top U.S. theme parks, ranking them using TripAdvisor reviews and the hearing accessibility features they provide.

Walt Disney World Resort secured the top spot with a perfect score of 60/60, with seven five-star TripAdvisor reviews referencing hearing loss, which formed part of its overall score!
https://gnresoundblog.com/2026/05/04/the-most-accessible-u-s-theme-parks-for-hearing-loss

05/05/2026

Happy Cinco De Mayo! From all of us at Manatee Hearing & Balance Center! 🌮🎉