How Hearing Aids Can Elevate Your Everyday Life
Difficult communication touches every part of daily life for people with hearing loss. Conversations feel tiring, social situations become stressful and quiet moments can feel isolating. Hearing aids can help change that experience by restoring access to sound and rebuilding confidence in everyday interactions. The Quality-of-Life Benefits of Hearing Aids Recent research shows a strong…
Why Do We Develop Hearing Loss as We Get Older?
As you go through life, each stage has its markers, like getting your driver’s license at 16 or retiring at 65. One of the changes that many people over 75 can expect is hearing loss. Let’s look at why your risk of hearing loss increases as you get older and how hearing aids can help….
Stress-Relief Tips To Minimize Tinnitus Symptoms
When you undergo a stressful experience, your body releases hormones that increase your heart rate and breathing rate and activate your muscles. While occasional stress is unpleasant, it’s not usually a big deal. Chronic stress, however, can increase your risk of hypertension, heart attack, stroke and more. One lesser-known side effect is the development or…
Navigating the Emotional Side of Hearing Loss Diagnosis and Treatment
Hearing loss affects more than 10% of people in the United States. Though it’s a common condition, many struggle to deal with the diagnosis of hearing loss, and even experience reactions similar to the stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Understanding these emotional responses can help you prepare for living with and…
Why Hearing Aids Deserve a Spot on Your Gratitude List This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has a way of bringing people closer, whether it’s through an early morning cheering on your loved ones at the Cleburne Turkey Trot, or simply gathering around a table filled with familiar faces. As we move into a season centered on gratitude, connection and reflection, there’s one thing that often goes unrecognized but has…
What Is a Threshold Shift?
If you’ve ever left a concert or a shooting range and noticed that everything sounds a little bit quieter, you’re experiencing what’s known as a threshold shift. Threshold shifts are typically temporary and mild, occurring after exposure to loud noise. What Does a Threshold Shift Feel Like? Threshold shifts are so named because the “threshold”…
How Do I Know When It’s Time for a Hearing Test?
When you’re struggling to understand the people in your life, your first instinct might be to brush it off or attribute it to tiredness or a noisy environment. While both those factors can make it harder to hear, they might not be the only reason you’re having trouble communicating. Often, hearing loss is at play….
Why Hearing Tests Are Essential for Your Health
Most people schedule a dentist appointment every six months and an annual eye exam. What many miss when tallying their necessary doctors’ visits are hearing tests. Let’s take a look at why hearing tests are so essential and what you can expect from your next audiology visit. Why Schedule a Hearing Test? Hearing loss affects…
Five Fall Sounds Your Hearing Aids Bring Back to Life
September 22 is the first day of autumn. In addition to the freshly fallen leaves and chilly air, autumn brings a swarm of comforting sounds. Unfortunately, for the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss, these sounds might not be as accessible as they were in the past. Let’s look at five sounds that you…
Why Does My Voice Keep Disappearing?
Most people don’t think twice about a raspy voice after cheering at a ballgame or belting along with their favorite band. A little temporary hoarseness is normal. But it’s worth paying attention if your voice regularly fades, cracks or disappears for no apparent reason. Let’s explore some common reasons behind recurring hoarseness and how an…