What Hearing Aids Are Best for Active People?
Whether you like running, cycling, roller skating, yoga, Pilates, barre, pickleball, tennis, boxing or something completely different, maintaining an active lifestyle will help keep you healthy and happy for years to come. If you have hearing loss, your active lifestyle can actually inform which types of hearing aids are best for you. Why Does My…
How Sound Masking Can Help Tinnitus
Hearing a ringing in the ears, constantly or infrequently, is the reality for approximately 25 million Americans suffering from tinnitus.[1] Tinnitus is a condition characterized by the perception of sound with no external source. It can be incredibly frustrating, affecting sleep, concentration and overall well-being. Any tinnitus lasting longer than three months[2] is considered chronic…
Protecting Your Hearing Aids on Summer Pool Days
It’s getting hot in Katy, and that means people are running through the sprinklers in their yards, laying out slip-n-slides and heading to their local pool. If you’re in that group of people cooling off in the water, take a minute to read our advice on caring for your hearing aids on pool days. Preventing…
How Caregivers Can Help Loved Ones With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects an estimated 65.3% of adults 71 years and older.[1] When you’re a caregiver, your plate is full of things to do. If your loved one falls into that 65.3% of older adults, that plate gets even bigger. Let’s look at a few tips you can employ to care for a loved one…
Accommodating Hearing Loss While Talking on the Phone
Phone calls can be challenging for people with hearing loss, and more than one in ten people in the U.S. report some form of hearing loss.[1] However, with the right strategies and tools, phone conversations can be quite manageable. Here are some helpful tips for talking on the phone, along with how hearing aids can…
Caring for Your Hearing Aids in the Summer
Kayaking at The Hidden Lake or playing games in the park with your family are excellent ways to spend your summer. If you’re among the 28.8 million U.S. adults with hearing aids, learning how to care for your devices in the heat is an essential part of your summer fun.[1] Let’s look at a few…
Celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month With Hearing Loss Education
Hearing loss affects an estimated 15% of U.S. adults.[1] Although hearing loss is common, many people don’t realize that they’re living with it until it starts to severely impact their lives. ASHA’s National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, celebrated every May, is one excellent opportunity to learn a little more about the condition to help you identify and…
How Hearing Aids Enrich Your Birding Adventures
There are a lot of birds to find around Katy, and as many as 11,131 species to find around the globe. If you’re an avid birder, that means 11,131 species you could see and hear with your own eyes and ears. For those with hearing loss, part of the birding experience depends on the help…
Helpful Communication Techniques for Loud Workplaces
Everybody’s workplace is different. Some people are constantly surrounded by construction noise or a flurry of coworkers making sales calls, while others work from the quiet comfort of their office or home. If you fall into that former group, you might have noticed that communicating in a busy environment can be tricky—especially if you or…
How Can TV Help You Acclimate to Your Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids could benefit an estimated 28.8 million U.S. adults. Getting new hearing aids is an exciting experience. They collect and amplify sounds to help you understand speech and stay aware of your environment. In the first few weeks of wearing your devices, you might find that they sound a little off. One fun way…