Better Hearing & Speech Month
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…
Can You Test Balance?
Have you ever experienced an unexplained episode of dizziness? Maybe you got up too fast, or maybe your dizziness is a symptom of a balance disorder. The only way to know for sure is to get tested. Learn more about how the experts at Victory Hearing & Balance Center test your balance. What Is Dizziness?…
Complimentary Luncheon & Hearing Wellness Seminar – POSTPONED
You’re Invited For the health and safety of our staff and patients, this event has been postponed due to COVID-19. We will reschedule this complimentary luncheon and hearing wellness seminar when possible. Speakers: Jill Davis, Au.D. of Victory Hearing & BalanceKim Ringer, Au.D. of Oticon You and your guest will learn about: Common causes of hearing…
Can Yoga Treat Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a buzzing, ringing or clicking noise in the ear. Symptoms can vary from mild to debilitating. With a limited number of treatment options, many are switching to alternative treatments. New research has looked at the benefit of yoga for treating tinnitus. Understanding Tinnitus Tinnitus affects nearly 50 million people…
What Is the Epley Maneuver
One of the most common causes of vertigo is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Many with this condition have found relief for the sudden sensation of spinning through an at-home exercise program known as an Epley maneuver. What Is BPPV? BPPV leads to brief episodes of mild to intense dizziness, which are triggered by changes…
What Does an Audiologist Do?
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,…
When Should I Have My Hearing Tested?
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 & Dementia
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…
The Brain & Hearing
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…
Tinnitus Isn’t as Rare as You Might Think
If you’re experiencing a phantom ringing sound in your ears, you might be reluctant to admit it to anybody for fear of being accused of having an overactive imagination. But fear not, you are not alone – and certainly not imagining things! You are likely experiencing tinnitus, and if you’re in an elevator filled with…