How to Adjust to Hearing Your Own Voice with Hearing Aids
You know the feeling of hearing a recording of your voice and being surprised by how it sounds? For new hearing aid wearers, it’s common to feel this way. In fact, one 2020 study reports, “Dissatisfaction with the sound of one’s own voice is common among hearing-aid users.” The good news is, you will eventually…
Understanding How Hearing Aids Work
If you are getting hearing aids for the first time, you might be surprised how many different options there are and how many features newer models have. Let’s examine how hearing aids work and how to decide what kind is best for you. Hearing Aid Basics Hearing aids have five basic components which include a…
How to Help Your Loved Ones Understand the Benefits of Hearing Aids
Age-related hearing loss is common, affecting 40% of adults aged 55–74. However, the majority of these adults don’t wear hearing aids, and many who were given hearing aids do not wear them. This means they are missing out on the numerous benefits they can provide. If you have a loved one who has hearing loss…
How Do Newer Hearing Aids Make Hearing So Easy?
It goes without saying that the noise level at the library is a lot different than when you’re taking in a Longhorns game at Moody Center. If you use hearing aids, you need your device to account for those changes. The good news is that newer hearing aids contain a multitude of features that can…
What to Know Before Buying a Hearing Aid
Do you suffer from untreated hearing loss but finally feel ready to take the leap and purchase your first set of hearing aids? If so, you probably have a lot of questions about the process. In this article, we review the steps for buying a hearing aid. First, you must get a hearing test; second,…
Can Hearing Aids Help My Mind?
As we go through life it’s important to continue to keep our minds engaged. Whether that means learning a new skill, staying physically active or picking up a new novel or jigsaw puzzle at BookPeople, experts agree we must make sure we take care of our minds the same way we do our bodies. If…
Can Hearing Aids Protect Your Ability to Think?
Hearing loss has been linked to a number of physical, mental and emotional health issues when left untreated. This includes increased risk of falls and cognitive decline. Just like completing your daily crossword puzzle or taking a class at University of Texas at Austin, treating your hearing loss with hearing aids can protect your ability…
Better Hearing & Speech Month: COVID-19 Addition
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) originally selected the theme “Communication at Work,” but COVID-19 had other plans. ASHA has updated their messaging to feature guidance for preventing and managing communication disorders during these challenging times. With so many Americans staying home to help keep others safe, those who…