Welcome! If you or someone you care about is having difficulty hearing, you already know how frustrating hearing impairment can be. Hearing loss is typically not a complete loss of hearing but a loss of communication...a loss of clarity and understanding of the spoken word and even the subtle sounds of nature. The simple sounds of everyday life that so many of us take for granted connect us in a way no other sense can, making us a part of the world around us and not just outside observers looking in. Whether you are here today to just gather information or are ready to finally take that first step towards better hearing, we are here to help!

Now available at our office, L.A.C.E. interactive CD. Watch the video below to learn more about how LACE can help you improve your listening skills, especially in challenging situations. Designed for people with hearing loss but proven beneficial even for those with normal hearing who are experiencing difficulty hearing in certain situations like large groups or noisy restaurants. 

LACE is an acronym for Listening And Communication Enhancement. Conceived by leading audiologists at the University of California at San Francisco, LACE is an interactive computerized aural rehabilitation program that has already helped thousands of people who live with some degree of hearing loss increase their listening skills by up to 45%.
Hearing is only a part of listening. Our ears hear but our brain has to process what is heard. Hearing aids can help a person with hearing loss to hear better, but they may need additonal help to develop good listening skills. Even people with normal hearing can be poor listeners. Good listening skills is one of the essential components in effective communication. Other components include rapid thought processing, auditory memory, use of language skills, and interactive strategies. Additionally, the confidence that what you thought you heard was what was actually spoken is vital. These abilities can be damaged both by hearing loss and by the natural aging process. LACE is designed to enhance the ability to communicate by training the brain to best utilize these skills.
Just as physical therapy can help rebuild muscles and adjust movements to compensate for physical weakness or injury, LACE will help you develop skills and strategies to deal with situations when hearing is inadequate. Whether you wear hearing aids, are just acquiring aids, or simply wish to improve your listening skills, LACE training will help you get the most out of the sounds of life.