How To Create a Hearing Loss-Inclusive Thanksgiving Environment
Approximately 60.7 million Americans aged 12 and over have hearing loss. With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s important to create an inclusive, comfortable environment for loved ones with hearing loss. If someone close to you has been recently diagnosed, take a look at our tips to make this holiday season more inclusive for everyone at…
Celebrate Audiology Awareness Month: Take the First Step Towards Better Hearing
October is dedicated to spreading awareness about hearing health and the importance of early detection and treatment of hearing loss. This Audiology Awareness Month, take a proactive step towards better hearing. Whether you’ve noticed changes in your hearing or have been putting off treatment for some time, this is the perfect moment to explore the…
The Critical Role of Early Hearing Loss Detection
You rely on your hearing to bring the sounds of laughter, birds chirping in Frisco Commons Park and conversations with your loved ones. The benefits your hearing provides can make a hearing loss diagnosis feel devastating. While hearing loss can significantly impact your life, early diagnosis and treatment can minimize its effect. How Common Is…
Can Hearing Aids Improve Your Next Sports Game
Hearing aids have made significant advancements in recent years, transforming from bulky, conspicuous devices to sleek, high-tech instruments with improved technology. Nearly 28.8 million Americans could benefit from using them. For sports enthusiasts, hearing aids offer advantages that extend beyond simple amplification. Whether you’re a player or a spectator, hearing aids can offer several benefits…
Do’s and Don’ts of Tinnitus Management
Tinnitus, the perception of ringing or buzzing in the ears without an external sound source, can be a challenging condition to manage. While there is no cure for tinnitus, various strategies can help reduce its impact on your life. Here are some essential do’s and don’ts to help you manage tinnitus effectively. Do’s for Tinnitus…
How To Protect Against Swimmer’s Ear This Summer
Summer is the perfect time to take your kids to Frisco Water Park, drive to your favorite lake or even fly off for a beach vacation. Wherever you like to soak up the rays and relax in the water, take some time to learn about swimmer’s ear, how it affects your hearing and how you…
Top Summertime Ear Protection Tips
As the sun emerges and temperatures rise, summer brings a wave of outdoor activities and adventures. While soaking up the sun and embracing the season’s festivities, it’s crucial to remember to protect one often overlooked part of the body: our ears. From ear infections to exposure to loud noises, summer poses unique risks to our…
Convincing Stubborn Loved Ones to Get a Hearing Test
How often have you noticed that a parent or grandparent gets lost in a discussion because they are unable to hear the conversations in the room? It is common for loved ones to notice the signs of hearing loss before the patient will admit that they have a problem. It can be hard on the…
What Is “Normal” Hearing For a Senior?
Hearing loss is a natural consequence of aging due to environmental impacts over a person’s lifetime. Additionally, cell degeneration can cause different functions in the body to start to break down, including the delicate parts of the ear that are necessary for hearing. As hearing starts to decrease, it’s time to visit a doctor for…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…