Category: Hearing Loss

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….