What to Expect from Your Hearing Aids
For those who are new to hearing aids, the rehabilitation process may seem daunting. Understanding what to expect before, during and after you have purchased your first pair of hearing devices is key to long-term success. Before Purchasing Hearing Aids There are many hearing aid styles made by a number of manufacturers. In order to…
Hearing Loss Patients More Likely to Be Readmitted to the Hospital
According to the most recent statistics, roughly 260,000 people in Dallas have hearing loss. There are many associated health risks, ranging from isolation and loneliness to dementia and kidney disease. Another, lesser-known fact about hearing loss in Texas: patients with impaired hearing are more likely to be readmitted to the hospital after being discharged. Hospitals…
Common Household Hearing Hazards
Most people understand that hearing loss in Dallas can be caused by aging, noise and disease. Did you also know it can be caused by lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners and blenders? This just goes to show you that hearing dangers lurk around every corner…even those within your very own home. Decibels & Dysons: Noisy Household…
Hearing is the Best Gift You Can Give Your Family This Year
If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for your loved one in Dallas this year, we can’t tell you exactly what to buy (though we can offer advice about what not to buy; a vacuum cleaner is never a great idea). When it comes to finding that perfect present for your family, think outside…
A Day in the Life of an Audiologist
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with hearing loss in Dallas and are visiting an audiologist for the first time, you might be wondering what they do. A more accurate question is, what doesn’t an audiologist do? These hearing professionals have a wide scope of responsibilities, many of which might surprise you. What is an Audiologist?…
Which Hearing Aid is Right for Me?
If everybody in Dallas were exactly alike, one type of hearing aid would suffice. But we are all unique, which means there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all hearing solution. When it comes time to select a pair of hearing aids, you’ll have a wide variety to choose from. Hearing Aid Types Choosing a hearing…
