Tips For Talking on the Phone with Hearing Loss
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. However, with the right strategies and tools, phone conversations with hearing loss can be quite manageable. Here are some helpful tips for talking on the phone with hearing loss…
What to Do if Your Child Gets Something Stuck in Their Ear
Objects stuck in a child’s ear are usually not severe, but left untreated, can cause injury to the ear canal or result in hearing loss. Sometimes, your child can’t tell you if they have something stuck in their ear, but crying or ear pain could warrant investigation. If you notice your child has ear irritation…
How Can Potassium Affect Hearing Health?
Nutrition is an essential part of maintaining good health, and that includes hearing health. Certain nutrients have been linked to better hearing, including potassium. Potassium and Better Hearing A 2019 study looked at the association between potassium intake and hearing loss. Researchers examined data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey as well…
Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Memory?
Hearing loss affects more than your ability to understand sounds. Among other things, studies have shown that hearing loss is associated with reduced memory capacity. Hearing Loss Causes Mental Fatigue Hearing loss makes your brain work harder to understand sound. It forces you to use more concentration just to follow the conversation at work or…
How Musicians Can Protect Their Hearing
After advancing age, noise exposure is one of the top reasons people lose their hearing. One population especially at risk of noise-induced hearing loss is musicians – this is true whether you play in a garage, Katy Vibes in Katy or in an arena. In this post, we review how loud sounds cause damage and…
How To Come To Terms With Your Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common chronic condition and becomes more frequent with age. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders states that “approximately 15% of American adults aged 18 and older report that they have at least some trouble hearing.” Even though it’s common, realizing that you may have hearing loss may give…
Home Technology Can Help Those Who Are Hard of Hearing
Hearing aids are the most important piece of technology for most people who have hearing loss, but did you know that there are other forms of technology that can improve your quality of life as well? This post focuses specifically on the technology you can install in your home to improve your sense of safety…
Learn More About Your Ears
Your ears are an amazing organ that gives you the ability to do everything from maintaining your balance to enjoying live music at Wildcatter Saloon. However, there’s probably a lot you don’t know about how your ears and hearing work. Five Fun Facts About Your Ears How To Keep Your Ears Healthy Because your ears…
What Are the Differences Between Being Deaf & Hard of Hearing?
One study published in the Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education reports that approximately “1 in 20 Americans are currently deaf or hard of hearing.” After learning this, you may be wonder what exactly the difference is between being deaf and hard of hearing. We answer this question below. Classifications of Hearing Ability It…
Fighting Fires and Hearing Loss
We all deeply appreciate the risk and sacrifice that the men and women of the Katy Fire Department and other firefighters across the country make to keep their communities safe. While risks like smoke inhalation and injury are obvious, you might be surprised to learn that people who fight fires are at a greater risk…