South Jersey Hearing and Tinnitus

09/10/2026

Hearing may play a bigger role in healthy aging than you realize. Hearing loss has been linked with a greater risk of falls.

A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has found that increased risk of falls is associated with a hearing loss and may be a potentially modifiable risk factor.

09/10/2026

Hearing aids work best when they are programmed to your ears, not a one-size setting.

At South Jersey Hearing and Tinnitus in Bridgeton, Dr. Kelli Shivers-Beswick, Au.D. fits and fine-tunes devices herself, so you get unhurried time and a plan that actually matches how you live. Night and weekend appointments are available, and we accept most major health insurance carriers.

Call (856) 386-8150 or book at southjerseyhearingandtinnitus.com if you want to talk through options.

09/08/2026

Staying active can support healthy aging in more ways than one. New research found a link between better physical function and better hearing.

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Older adults who maintain higher levels of physical function may also be more likely to retain better hearing, according to a new study from researchers at the University of South Carolina and collaborating institutions. Published in Scientific Reports, the study examine...

09/08/2026

If you live in Bridgeton or nearby, you do not have to drive across the county for hearing care that actually knows you.

South Jersey Hearing and Tinnitus is a small, owner-operated practice. Dr. Kelli Shivers-Beswick, Au.D., Audiologist, sees you herself at every visit. Appointments are unhurried, so there is time to talk through what you are noticing at church, work, or family gatherings.

Night and weekend appointments are available, and most major health insurance plans are accepted.

If a neighbor has been asking you to repeat yourself, or you have been putting off a hearing check, we are right here in town.

Call (856) 386-8150 or visit southjerseyhearingandtinnitus.com to schedule.

09/07/2026

If you hear fine one-on-one but struggle at restaurants, church, or family dinners, that is a common early sign of hearing change, not just "background noise."

Busy rooms ask your brain to sort speech from clatter. When hearing is even a little reduced, that extra work shows up as asking people to repeat themselves, turning up the TV, or feeling worn out after social time.

A hearing evaluation can show whether this is normal aging, wax, or something we can treat. You do not have to wait until conversations feel impossible.

At South Jersey Hearing and Tinnitus in Bridgeton, Dr. Kelli Shivers-Beswick, Au.D., Audiologist, runs the practice herself. You see her at every visit, with unhurried time to talk through what you are noticing. Night and weekend appointments are available, and most major health insurance plans are accepted.

If gatherings have gotten harder to follow, we can help you hear them more clearly.

Call (856) 386-8150 or visit southjerseyhearingandtinnitus.com to schedule.

09/06/2026

A lot of people wait years after they first notice hearing changes, hoping things will stay the same.

Hearing aids today are smaller, more natural-sounding, and programmed to your hearing, not a one-size device from a box. The difference is a proper fitting and follow-up with an audiologist who knows your ears, your lifestyle, and how the devices should actually be set.

At South Jersey Hearing and Tinnitus in Bridgeton, Dr. Kelli Shivers-Beswick, Au.D., Audiologist, runs the practice herself. You see her at every visit, with unhurried time to talk through options. Night and weekend appointments are available, and most major health insurance plans are accepted.

If conversations, TV, or family gatherings have gotten harder, we can help you hear them more clearly.

Call (856) 386-8150 or visit southjerseyhearingandtinnitus.com to schedule.

09/03/2026

When tinnitus flares up, the natural reaction is often to seek total silence. For many people, quiet rooms actually make ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds feel much louder.

In a quiet room, your auditory system turns up its internal volume to search for sound, making tinnitus stand out even more. Introducing gentle, low-level sound can give your brain something else to focus on:

• A bedside sound machine with ocean waves, rainfall, or white noise
• A quiet fan or air purifier providing steady ambient sound
• Soft instrumental music or an audiobook while reading or falling asleep

Tinnitus often travels alongside subtle hearing changes. Understanding what your ears are experiencing is an important first step.

At South Jersey Hearing and Tinnitus in Bridgeton, Dr. Kelli Shivers-Beswick, Au.D., Audiologist, provides unhurried, personalized evaluations in an owner-operated setting. You see Dr. Kelli herself at every visit, with night and weekend appointments available to fit your schedule. Most major health insurance plans are accepted.

If ringing or buzzing is disrupting your concentration or sleep, we are here to help you find quiet relief.

Call (856) 386-8150 or visit southjerseyhearingandtinnitus.com to schedule your visit.

09/02/2026

This Healthy Aging Month, take a closer look at how hearing can affect activity, communication and independence as we age.

08/30/2026

Sunday in South Jersey is a good reminder that hearing care should fit real life, not the other way around.

If weekday appointments are hard, we have evening and weekend hours so you can come in when it actually works.

Dr. Kelli Shivers-Beswick, Au.D., runs this practice herself. You sit down with the same audiologist every visit, no handoff, no rush.

If you have been putting off a hearing check, we are right here in Cumberland County. Call the office and we will find a time that fits.

08/29/2026

A hearing aid that sits in a charger overnight is often easier to live with than one that needs a fresh battery every few days.

Rechargeable hearing aids go on a small dock while you sleep. In the morning they are ready. You skip the tiny battery swaps, the spare packs in a purse, and the worry that power will drop during church, a dinner out, or a weekend with family.

They are not the only option. Some people still prefer replaceable batteries. The right choice depends on your hands, your schedule, and how you actually use the devices day to day.

At South Jersey Hearing and Tinnitus in Bridgeton, Dr. Kelli Shivers-Beswick, Au.D., Audiologist, fits hearing aids herself and walks through charging, batteries, and follow-up in the same unhurried visit. Owner-operated care. Nights and weekends available.

If you have been putting off hearing aids because batteries sound like a hassle, we can talk through what rechargeable models feel like in real life.

Call (856) 386-8150 or visit southjerseyhearingandtinnitus.com.