Information for hearing aid users
You’ve always said that hearing aids aren’t for you, and you don’t want to tell anyone that you have trouble hearing because you can’t imagine yourself with one. Most people don’t think of hearing aids when they think of fashion. When you think of hearing aids, you probably think of the ugly ones your uncle used to wear, which seemed to take up the whole ear and whistled or buzzed if you got too close. … Continue reading “Can Hearing Aids Be Stylish?”
If you already know that you have hearing loss, then you are well aware of the toll it can take on your ability to communicate with others and enjoy the sounding world. However, you might wonder what is the right step to take toward getting assistance. With the wide range of options available, it can seem quite daunting to know how to begin. You might have heard about sound amplifiers and over-the-counter hearing aids. Some … Continue reading “Prescription Hearing Aids vs OTC Hearing Aids”
Of the many types of hearing loss, two are by far the most common. The first is called age-related hearing loss, and it occurs with the natural process of growing older. Almost everyone who reaches the senior years above age 70 will have some form of age-related hearing loss. The other most common type of hearing loss is noise-induced. When a person has noise-induced hearing loss, the ears have suffered damage from being exposed to … Continue reading “Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss”
The travel industry has had a challenging year, with lockdowns, border closures, and aircraft cancellations contributing to poor tourism rates. Nonetheless, according to one recent poll, as many as 72 percent of Americans want to travel in 2021, indicating that this year will be a pivotal year for tourism. If you have hearing loss and are looking to hit a plane, train or automobile this year, read on. Traveling is stressful in and of itself, … Continue reading “Tips for Traveling with Hearing Aids”
Congrats to you if you are getting hearing aids for the first time! Many people procrastinate on seeking treatment for hearing loss for an average of seven years. Taking care of your hearing loss is a big step in bettering your overall health and happiness. If you’ve ever bought and worn a pair of real leather boots, you’ll know that they won’t fit perfectly right out of the box. When you initially put your new … Continue reading “Adjusting to New Hearing Aids”
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”
It is estimated that hearing loss affects approximately 466 million people or 6.1% worldwide. It is especially prominent for an older generation due to the natural breakdown of the cell’s inner ear over a lifetime. In fact, it is projected that one in three people over 65 have hearing loss but by the time this demographic reaches 75, the chance of hearing loss is estimated to be one in two. Even so, hearing loss does … Continue reading “Identifying the Signs of Hearing Loss”
Austin Hearing Services Due to the events of the last few days, Austin Hearing Services is closely monitoring the Corona Virus (COVID-19) situation and taking further precautionary action. Austin Hearing Services is aware of the problems created by the Corona virus Disease (COVID-19). Our first priority is the health and safety of our Customers, and Staff. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been personally impacted by the Corona Virus and hope that they … Continue reading “Corona Virus (COVID-19)”
Earwax can actually be Healthy and Earwax / Cerumen is vital for protecting your hearing. Excessive ear wax can accumulate and lead to itchiness, pain, a feeling of fullness, diminished hearing, and even coughing. Here, the best and safest ways to keep it in balance. “Everybody has sticky, oily earwax in our ear canals”. Everybody has sticky, oily earwax in our ear canals. Normally, it naturally migrates from inside your ear canal outward to eventually … Continue reading “Earwax can actually be Healthy”
Over The Counter Hearing Aids Over The Counter Hearing Aids The new law promises some aids will be more affordable in the future For years, hearing loss customers with mild to moderate hearing loss have had no options for relief except to purchase hearing aids. Hearing aids start at about $1,500 each. Over-the-counter Hearing aids, such as personal sound amplifiers (known as PSAPs) priced at a range of 100.00 to 500.00 per pair. There is … Continue reading “Over The Counter Hearing Aids,”