Helping after Harvey
Free Hearing Aid Checks and Repair Our hearts and prayers go out to our neighbors affected by the recent flood waters of Harvey and to all the helping hands offering their gifts to help rebuild. Â Today’s Hearing is offering hearing healthcare services to help those in need. Together we will rebuild our communities! Free Hearing…
Types of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is common; we mean really common. It is the third most prevalent physical condition in the country, behind only arthritis and heart disease. Conditions this common almost always have a number of potential causes. Three Types of Hearing Loss They are: Conductive Hearing Loss. Conductive hearing loss occurs when there are problems with…
High-Frequency Hearing Loss
What is High-Frequency Hearing Loss? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I am here to tell you that we all age. Besides the right to drive with your left blinker on through the streets of Katy, Texas, with age comes presbycusis. Known as age-related hearing loss, it is caused by the…
Are You Increasing Your Risk for Hearing Loss?
Many individuals assume hearing loss is a part of the aging process; however, age-related degeneration of the auditory system is only one of many factors that cause hearing loss. Risk Factors to Hearing Loss In fact, many cases of hearing loss are entirely preventable. By understanding the risk factors associated with hearing loss, you can…
Custom Earplugs Katy, TX
Custom Earplugs for the Win If you could easily prevent depression, anxiety and cognitive decline, would you? Of course you would. These are all common side effects of untreated hearing loss. While many individuals in Katy, Texas suffer from hearing loss they could do nothing to prevent, noise-induced hearing loss is a different story. Caused…
Hearing Loss’ Connection to Mental Health
Mental Health and Hearing Loss Untreated hearing loss should not be taken lightly. There are 48 million people in Katy, Texas and throughout the country suffering from hearing loss, but only one in five of them actually seeks treatment. Those who refuse to seek treatment are risking more than just their ability to hear. Being…
Communicate Better with Hearing Loss Sufferers
Be part of the solution, not the problem: How to communicate better with those suffering from hearing loss. If you have a family member or friend suffering from hearing loss in the west Houston area, you are probably aware of the struggle they face to carry on a conversation. Often times these conversations can be…
Can Your Children Suffer from Hearing Loss?
Being a kid is awesome; you don’t have to pay for gas or worry about buying the right car for your needs. Unfortunately, some very adult things can sneak into the world of snacks and bedtimes. Around the Katy, Texas area and throughout the United States, there is prevalent hearing loss in children. Roughly three…
The Connection Between Concussions and Hearing Loss
Contact sports, car crashes and falls are the most common cause of concussions in Katy, Texas area. This type of traumatic brain injury is caused by a sudden acceleration or deceleration to the head. Common symptoms of a concussion include headaches, dizziness, loss of consciousness, confusion, fatigue and vomiting. While also a common symptom, hearing…
Winter 2017 Newsletter
Happy New Year!! We hope the holidays were good to you and your New Year is looking bright. With planning your health and fitness goals for the year, please remember to include healthy hearing in your plan. Early hearing loss detection is key to preventing further damage. With so much health information on the web,…