We often have people coming to visit us for their first hearing assessment feeling unsure about what they need, especially for those with more severe hearing loss challenges. It can be hard to figure out what you need best for your unique ears. Will hearing aids be...
How to Use Your Hearing Aids during Conference Calls
With more hardworking professionals in need of hearing assistance these days, just as many are realizing how much their productivity and work stress improves by using their hearing aids and assistive devices during conference calls. Prescription hearing aids can help...
Can Hearing Aids Help You Live Longer?
There are quite a few studies out in the world linking untreated hearing loss to several mental and physical ailments—cognitive decline, balance disorders, dementia, and even a higher mortality rate. It’s scary to think about, but the key word here is “untreated.”...
Sound Amplification through Vibration: A Guide to Bone Conduction Hearing Aids
Bone conduction hearing aids amplify sound through vibrations of the bones of the skull. There are two general types: a surgical option that is implanted into the skull worn with an external processor (this is not a cochlear implant) and a non-surgical option that is...
Navigating Hearing Aid Choices: Understanding Limitations and Exploring Alternatives
Everybody wants the smallest hearing aids and hardly anybody can use them. “Why?” you ask. Here are the reasons you may not be able to use this style of hearing aid. 1. The type of hearing aid you can use is determined by the configuration and degree of hearing loss....
“How Much Are Hearing Aids?”—Transparent Answers From Hear in Texas
Embarking on a journey toward improved hearing often begins with a common question: "What is the cost of hearing aids?" At Hear in Texas, we understand the importance of this question. After all, an investment in your hearing is an investment in your quality of life....
We Have a Winner for Our 14 Days of Love Contest!
You may remember that back in February, we launched a campaign looking for the most deserving candidate for hearing aids in New Braunfels. After a long and challenging debate, we’ve managed to identify a winner, and we are happy to reveal her to you now. This contest...
Understanding Your Loved One’s Hearing Loss
It can be tremendously difficult to understand exactly what it is our loved ones hear, and we might assume certain capabilities without knowing the truth, leading to frustration for both parties. There is a way to find out though — to truly place yourself in your...
What about OTC Hearing Aids?
Over-the-counter hearing devices have been a hot topic over the past year or so. We’ve been getting many questions about them as ads seem to be popping up everywhere, promising improved hearing. The hype continues after the huge announcement from the FDA on August...
Why the Redux Hearing Aid Drying System Is So Efficient
Hearing aids are designed to protect their electronic parts from debris and moisture, but there are times when you will need to take extra care of yours. Any hearing device can be severely damaged if water gets in. Most of the time, your daily cleaning routine will...