April 2022 - Austin Hearing Services

Connecting People | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!

Posted on April 29, 2022 by ron

This May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! Organized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), this campaign focuses on increasing awareness about hearing loss. Hearing loss is the third most common medical condition people live with today. Already impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is expected to increase exponentially. Nearly 1 in 6 people live with some degree of impaired hearing so you or likely someone you know is also affected by hearing loss. … Continue reading “Connecting People | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!”

Communicating with Your Loved Ones who Have Hearing Loss

Posted on April 17, 2022 by ron

Navigating conversations with hearing loss can be challenging. You have likely experienced the impact of the hearing loss symptoms your loved one is experiencing. Maybe they frequently ask you to repeat yourself, say “huh” or “what” in response to something you’ve said, or seem confused while you are speaking. These are common ways hearing loss can strain communication, making conversations difficult to engage in. But there are useful ways you can provide support and contribute … Continue reading “Communicating with Your Loved Ones who Have Hearing Loss”

Tips for Communicating if You Have Hearing Loss

Posted on April 5, 2022 by ron

Navigating conversations and social interactions with hearing loss can be challenging. It takes more work for people with impaired hearing to process speech as well as sound. But there are various ways you can maximize your hearing capacity and create the conditions for effective communication. A few strategies you can practice with others include the following: Wear Hearing Aids. Hearing aids are the most common treatment for hearing loss. These electronic devices are equipped with … Continue reading “Tips for Communicating if You Have Hearing Loss”