Advanced Hearing Plus

06/17/2026

Ever notice Dad saying “what?” more than usual? There’s a reason that’s worth checking.

06/15/2026

When I wear hearing aids, why do I notice excess background noise?

06/11/2026

Men are twice as likely to experience hearing loss as women, and twice as likely to let it go unchecked. June is Men's Health Month, which makes it a good time to actually do something about it.

Protecting your hearing could be one of the simplest ways to maintain brain health.

06/10/2026

Why Choose Advanced Hearing Plus?

For over 40 years, Advanced Hearing Plus has helped individuals and families throughout Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County reconnect with the people and moments that matter most.
We believe hearing care is a process—not a product.
Our team combines decades of clinical experience with best-practice audiology to provide comprehensive hearing evaluations, personalized treatment plans, tinnitus care, hearing rehabilitation, and advanced hearing technology solutions tailored to your individual needs.

What makes us different?
✓ Locally owned and independent
✓ Doctor of Audiology-led care
✓ Real Ear Measurement verification for every hearing aid fitting
✓ Ongoing hearing rehabilitation and support
✓ Serving Lane County since 1986

Meet Our Team:

👩‍⚕️ Susan Detels, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology

👨‍⚕️ Steven Roelofs, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology

👨‍💼 Richard Swanson
Hearing Instrument Specialist

👨‍💼 Chris Evans
Hearing Instrument Specialist

Whether you're concerned about hearing loss, struggling to understand conversations, experiencing tinnitus, or exploring hearing aids for the first time, we're here to help.

📍 Eugene Office
2490 Willamette St., Suite 4
Eugene, OR 97405

📍 Springfield Office
816 Beltline Rd.
Springfield, OR 97477

📞 (541) 746-7671
🌐 www.advancedhearingplus.com

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your hearing healthcare journey. We look forward to serving our community for many years to come.

Better hearing isn't a product. It's a process.

06/08/2026

Are sounds suddenly too sharp, tinny, or even irritating with your hearing aids?

This is one of the most common concerns we hear from new hearing aid users.

The good news? It usually doesn't mean anything is wrong with your hearing aids.

When hearing has been reduced for years, your brain gradually forgets what many everyday sounds are supposed to sound like. Once those sounds are restored, things like dishes clanking, paper crinkling, running water, turn signals, and even your own voice can seem unusually sharp or metallic at first.

This adjustment period is completely normal and often improves as your brain relearns these sounds.

In this short video, we explain:
✅ Why sounds can seem "tinny" or overly sharp
✅ What your brain is experiencing during the adjustment process
✅ When this is normal—and when you should contact your provider

Have you experienced this with hearing aids? Let us know in the comments.

📍 Advanced Hearing Plus
📞 (541) 746-7671
🌐 AdvancedHearingPlus.com

06/05/2026

Summer means more time with the people you care about, and hearing every bit of it should not feel like work. The right support makes all the difference.

06/02/2026

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, a reminder that hearing and brain health are more connected than most people think. Taking care of your hearing is how you stay in the conversations, the laughter and the summer moments as they happen. https://bit.ly/43vrWSs

05/27/2026

Small steps across hearing care add up over time, from protecting and checking your hearing to finding and adjusting to the right devices.

05/22/2026

Hearing aid maintenance doesn't take much. A consistent cleaning routine and proper storage keeps your devices performing well day after day.

Your hearing aids help you stay connected to the people and moments that matter most. Keeping them clean is the best way to make sure they keep working their best. Learn simple daily steps to care for your hearing aids and extend their life.

05/19/2026

Small changes in hearing care tend to add up more than people expect, and one of the biggest ones is how much easier it becomes to follow a conversation once the right support is in place.

LOS ANGELES — Hearing loss doesn’t just affect how people hear the world — it can also change how they connect with it. A new study from the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, part of Keck Medicine of USC, published today in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck ...