June 2021 - Austin Hearing Services

Questions to Ask During a Hearing Consultation & Fitting

Posted on June 30, 2021 by ron

Before you delve into the intricacies and unknowns of what to expect during your hearing consultation and fitting, give yourself pat on the back! Confronting hearing loss and choosing to take proactive steps to mitigate its effects on your full and vibrant life is a big deal. Though we almost universally acknowledged the importance of hearing health and the privilege of communicating, many people with hearing loss do not take action when their hearing begins … Continue reading “Questions to Ask During a Hearing Consultation & Fitting”

Tips for Selecting Hearing Aids

Posted on June 21, 2021 by ron

Hearing loss is a leading chronic health condition in the United States. According to the National Institutes of Health, 15% of US adults over the age of 18 report some trouble hearing. Among older adults, that number increases exponentially. One-third of adults over 65 experience hearing loss, while that proportion climbs to one-half of Americans over 75 reporting hearing loss. Despite the prevalence of difficulty hearing and the fact that we almost universally acknowledge that … Continue reading “Tips for Selecting Hearing Aids”

What to Expect at a Hearing Test

Posted on June 13, 2021 by ron

In a revealing study conducted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in March 2021, it was found that the vast majority of Americans recognize that hearing health is a priority. 70% of respondents understood that untreated hearing loss can result in isolation or depression. And yet, very few people take action on diagnosing or treating existing hearing loss. In fact, only 20% of Americans have had their hearing tested in the past five years. We’ve all … Continue reading “What to Expect at a Hearing Test”