What to Expect During a Hearing Test
Tests can be nerve racking and anxiety producing. While most of us have been out of school for years, there are plenty of test results that still matter. If you think you may have hearing loss, chances are you have contacted your audiologist and scheduled an initial visit. While there, they will perform a series…
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?…
