Q. My parents have accused each other of not hearing well for the past 3 to 4 years. Over Christmas my Mom said one of her 2022 resolutions was to get them both to hear better. What steps should she take? A. Let’s address your question in three parts: 1) Personal Behaviors, 2) Hearing Evaluation, […]
Q. My parents have accused each other of not hearing well for the past 3 to 4 years. Over Christmas my Mom said one of her 2022 resolutions was to get them both to hear better. What steps should she take? A. Let’s address your question in three parts: 1) Personal Behaviors, 2) Hearing Evaluation, […]
Q. My parents have accused each other of not hearing well for the past 3 to 4 years. Over Christmas my Mom said one of her 2022 resolutions was to get them both to hear better. What steps should she take? A. Let’s address your question in three parts: 1) Personal Behaviors, 2) Hearing Evaluation, […]
Q. Over Christmas my hearing aids would beep at odd times. What is causing them to beep? A. First, if your hearing aids use batteries, check the battery package. You want 2-3 years remaining before their expiration date. Do the aids beep after 4-6 days with new batteries? You might be hearing the battery alert. […]
Q. When our large family gathers in East Austin during the holidays and most Sundays, we all experience a lot of frustration because my parents cannot hear us well at all. Should they get hearing aids to hear us better? A. When you were growing up, your parents probably had days when they felt like […]
Q. Our grandchildren in Austin love it when we give them their ‘Santa and Mrs. Claus’ presents. In the past 2-3 years, Santa’s hearing has declined noticeably. He will ‘Ho-Ho-Ho’ year-round when he doesn’t know-know-know what one of the grandkids just said. Is it time for Mrs. Claus to get some hearing aids for him? […]
Q. My parents, aunts, and uncles have a lot of trouble having conversations when we gather during the holidays. Aside from them hearing aids, what can we do to hear each other better? A. Being in a noisy environment or in a talkative crowd puts a damper on how clearly everyone hears and understands. Here […]
Q. Either my husband’s selective hearing has been getting worse, or his hearing has, or both. What are some simple steps I can take to get him to hear me better? A. To a degree, we all have selective hearing because environmental and situational circumstances will influence how well we hear. Here are three simple […]
Q. I plan to update my 5-year old hearing aids that I bought in central Austin. There are so many hearing centers in town now. Is it worth shopping around to find out more about the hearing aids that are available? A. If you want to get up-to-date hearing aids that will last you another […]
Q. As a teenager, my left ear was exposed to a very close shotgun blast. I am in my early 40’s and don’t think I hear anything out of that ear anymore. Can a hearing aid help my left ear? A. Last week I suggested you get a hearing test from a hearing center that […]
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