Are My Child’s Hearing Aids Working?
As a parent, one of your many responsibilities is making sure your child is hearing their best at Austin schools. To do this, you must know how to care for their hearing aids. We provide some tips below. Basic Care/Maintenance Here are some basic care and maintenance instructions: Hearing aids are usually water-resistant, but not…
Are Pediatric Hearing Aids Different From Ones for Adults?
Pediatric hearing aids have the same basic components that adult models have and work in the same way. However, there are some notable differences as well. Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Hearing Aids Size. Obviously, pediatric hearing aids are more compact than those for adults as children’s ears are both smaller and shaped differently. Appearance….
How to Make the Most of This Summer with Hearing Aids
Are you experiencing hearing loss this summer? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 15% of American adults report some trouble hearing. If you’re one of this population, know that hearing loss doesn’t have to slow you down during your favorite summer activities. Follow these…
How to Tell if Your Hearing Aids Need Adjusting
There are various times in your hearing aid journey when your device will likely need adjustments. Sometimes this is because of a problem with the hearing aids and other times it may be because your needs have changed. Top Reasons to Take Your Hearing Aid in for a Tune-up Volume fluctuations. Your hearing aid should…
What is the Connection Between Neuroplasticity and Hearing Loss Treatment?
Hearing loss doesn’t just make it difficult to understand sounds. It can actually change the structure of your brain. What is Neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to adapt by forming new neural connections throughout life. This can be in response to: Receiving new information Sensory stimulation Damage or disease to certain parts of…
Common Mistakes New Hearing Aid Owners Make
When it comes to hearing aids, nearly all first-time users deal with certain growing pains. Thankfully, many of these issues can be addressed by avoiding making these common user mistakes. User Errors Not being completely honest during your hearing test. During the exam, you may be tempted to guess an answer if you’re unsure. While…
Tuning in to the Link Between Music and Memory
You hear a song on the radio, and immediately flashback to the first time you heard it. It could’ve been 20 years ago, but the memory is strong enough to make it feel like it was yesterday. This is because music helps us recall memories more vividly than if we are just trying to remember…
How Hearing Aids Help You Better Understand Sound
Just because you hear a sound does not necessarily mean you understand it. Think about a time when you’ve been at a loud gathering or a dinner at Moonshine Grill. Everyone is talking, laughing and having a good time. Other conversations are happening all around you, and people are bustling about. The waitress come to…
Why You Shouldn’t Procrastinate on Getting Hearing Aids
Hearing loss affects millions of people in the United States. Possibly far more than most people realize. Here are some quick stats on hearing loss, courtesy of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders: Approximately 37.5 million Americans 18 and older report some trouble hearing. 30 million Americans aged 12 and older have…
Helpful Tips to Clean Earwax Out of Your Hearing Aid
Despite earwax being unsightly, it plays an important role in the health of the ear. It traps dirt, bacteria and other foreign invaders and also lubricates the ear canal to prevent it from drying out. But despite its importance, it can still be problematic, especially for hearing aid wearers, as it can become impacted in…