February 2022 - Austin Hearing Services

Why You Should Treat Your Hearing with an Audiologist or Hearing Professional

Posted on February 28, 2022 by ron

Treating hearing loss is key to improving health and wellness. It is estimated that only a third of people who could benefit from treatment receive it. Treating hearing loss offers countless benefits including strengthening communication, improving relationships, and enhancing overall health. Fortunately, accessing treatment is much more accessible as it is readily available. Some experts specialize in ear health and have vast expertise in diagnosing and treating hearing loss. This includes audiologists who are healthcare … Continue reading “Why You Should Treat Your Hearing with an Audiologist or Hearing Professional”

Working with Hearing Loss

Posted on February 15, 2022 by ron

Hearing loss can be challenging to navigate in the workplace. Between communicating with coworkers, managing daily tasks, and dealing with the extra background noise; working with hearing loss can present unique challenges. Hearing loss is a condition that nearly 1 in 6 people navigate, impacting over 48 million people in the U.S. Of the population that has hearing loss, 60% of people are in the workforce or an education setting according to the Hearing Loss … Continue reading “Working with Hearing Loss”

Avoiding Hearing Tests Could Make the Problem Much Worse

Posted on February 7, 2022 by ron

Have you noticed that it is harder for you to hear in noisy environments like restaurants or that you may miss a few words from time to time? These are common initial signs of hearing loss, the third most common chronic health condition people live with today. Over 48 million people have hearing loss, making it more pervasive than diabetes and cancer. Though it is a public health epidemic, there tends to be widespread inaction … Continue reading “Avoiding Hearing Tests Could Make the Problem Much Worse”