You might not have heard yet, but what were once called hearing aids are now called prescription hearing aids. So, why the difference? There has been a need for this differentiation ever since President Biden’s executive order last July to make it easier for people to...
U.S. Army Veteran Awarded $8.2M In Hearing Protection Fail
We talk a lot about hearing healthcare here at our hearing clinic in Spring, Texas for good reason. And part of good hearing care is the preventative measures that can be taken, even in our younger years, that will protect us from living with hearing damage in the...
The Innovation That’s Making Life Safer for the Hard of Hearing
Missing important sounds is a potentially hazardous problem for people with hearing loss. The good news is that many technology companies continue to develop and enhance hearing technology to help the deaf and hard of hearing community. Google recently released a new...
Why Young People Are at Risk of Hearing Loss
My colleagues and I have a tremendous challenge. Hearing loss isn't on the radar screen of many young people. Yet, based on what we see in our office and recent research, every young person needs to be aware of their risk of hearing loss. Teens and younger adults...
Why Face Masks Cause Problems for People with Hearing Challenges
As healthcare professionals, my colleagues and I understood why the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended face coverings to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, we knew the widespread use of face masks would cause problems for people with hearing...
Apple iOS 13 is Causing Connectivity Issues for Hearing Aid Users
If you've recently been experiencing issues pairing your ReSound hearing aids with the Apple iOS 13 update, then you are not alone. We've recently received calls from our patients who are in the same position and need help. Although it seems there is a problem with...
What You Should Expect at a Hearing Test
If you suspect that you have some form of hearing loss, you are not alone. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders indicates that roughly 15 percent of adults aged 18 and above report some hearing difficulty. It's normal to be apprehensive...
Are We Experiencing a Hearing Loss Epidemic?
Did you know that men aged between 20 and 69 are twice as likely to have a hearing loss than women of the same age, and according to the Hearing Loss Association of America, approximately 48 million Americans (20 percent) report some degree of hearing loss? It seems...
4 Benefits of Visiting An Audiologist
Enjoying life is easier when we take good care of ourselves. The body works beautifully most of the time and ticks away quietly and miraculously in so many ways. When something is slightly off, you quickly get an indicator which means there is something you need to...
Communication Tips for Family of the Hard of Hearing This Thanksgiving
Turkey time is soon to be upon us. For all the headache that preparing a hearty Thanksgiving meal can bring, it is ultimately a great time to reconnect with family and friends. However, for loved ones with hearing loss, reconnecting can be a challenge. The cacophony...