Category: Hearing Loss

Auditory processing disorder describes difficulty processing sounds, especially speech, due to the brain and ears not coordinating with one another. Early diagnosis and treatment is important in order to prevent speech and language delays. Many kids with auditory processing disorder receive hearing tests because their parents suspect hearing loss is the culprit behind symptoms. Most…

For years, hearing loss was thought of like gray hair and wrinkles, just another inconsequential part of aging. But researchers suspect that hearing plays an important role in brain health as we age, and numerous studies are beginning to back up these claims. Hearing Loss and Dementia Research Dr. Frank Lin, an otologist and epidemiologist…

This May, join us in celebrating Better Hearing & Speech Month. This month-long event was originally created in 1927 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to heighten public awareness about hearing loss and speech disorders. The goal of Better Hearing & Speech Month is to encourage people to take action if they believe there might…

Newly-diagnosed hearing loss patients in Austin are going to be spending a lot of time in their audiologist’s office. These hearing care professionals are experts in hearing and balance; you might be surprised to learn just how much their jobs entail! An Audiologist’s Background An audiologist is a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis,…

Few people in Austin give their hearing much thought on any given day. This is good; it means you aren’t struggling to understand! It’s easy to take hearing for granted, but don’t become too complacent. Hearing exams should be a part of your routine medical care; how often you get them depends on a number…

Hearing loss patients in Austin and throughout Texas confront many challenges in their daily lives. Some, such as difficulty communicating, are obvious; others, however, are easily overlooked. October is National Audiology Awareness Month, an opportunity for your audiologist to spread awareness about the many complications associated with hearing loss – including its association with dementia. The Effects…

When it comes to hearing, you probably assume your ears do most of the work. Guess again! In reality, it’s your brain that does the so-called heavy lifting. Your ears still serve an important function (besides being a convenient place to hang jewelry from), but this is one area in which most of the kudos go…

People with hearing loss often feel isolated and alone, believing they are the only ones affected by their impairment. While it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, your impairment has an impact on many others close to you. Relationships with family and friends are almost always affected – and rarely in a positive manner. Consequences of Untreated…

Austin residents with hearing loss experience a wide range of side effects, including exhaustion. This often leaves them with no energy for social activities; because withdrawal and isolation can lead to anxiety, depression and dementia, getting a handle on the physical and mental exhaustion caused by a hearing impairment is important for your long-term health….