August 2022 - Austin Hearing Services

Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test for World Alzheimer’s Month

Posted on August 31, 2022 by ron

September is World Alzheimer’s Month! This global campaign began in 2012 to raise awareness about dementia – a group of medical conditions that affect brain health. You can practice prevention and protect your brain health by scheduling an appointment for a hearing test. About Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease International estimates that there are 55 million people living with dementia worldwide. This is projected to rapidly increase, reaching 139 people by 2050. Dementia includes … Continue reading “Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test for World Alzheimer’s Month”

Hearing Loss & Fatigue

Posted on August 20, 2022 by ron

Have you felt especially tired after a long work meeting, spending time with loved ones, or listening to a podcast? Listening fatigue is a common experience and describes tiredness after listening to speech and/or sound for an extended period of time. It is a strategy the brain uses to communicate a need for a break from absorbing sound. Listening fatigue can be more common for people who live with hearing challenges. Hearing loss already reduces … Continue reading “Hearing Loss & Fatigue”

Everyday Activities That Could Harm Your Hearing

Posted on August 4, 2022 by ron

We are exposed to various sounds and noise levels throughout the day. Alarm clocks, traffic, listening to music, watching TV, and more – these daily activities involve taking in sound. Though much of the everyday noise we hear is not particularly dangerous, there are activities we regularly engage in that can be harmful to hearing. Exposure to excessive noise levels can contribute to the development of hearing loss, the third most pervasive health issue people … Continue reading “Everyday Activities That Could Harm Your Hearing”