by Dr. Joni A. Ruiz AuD | Nov 13, 2020 | Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Industry News, News, Patient Resources, Technology
At Big Thicket Hearing Aids & Audiology, a big part of our mission is educating the community about developments that impact individuals with hearing loss. We want to make the Lumberton community aware of the innovations giant technology companies have made to...
by Dr. Joni A. Ruiz AuD | Nov 11, 2020 | Hearing Aids, Patient Resources
Believe it or not, ear wax helps to keep your ears healthy. It protects the skin in the ear canal. It also helps by lubricating the ear and keeping out dirt and bacteria. But ear wax becomes a problem when it affects how your hearing aid works. Too much of it can get...
by Dr. Joni A. Ruiz AuD | Oct 15, 2020 | Hearing Loss, Patient Resources
Our commitment to educating our neighbors throughout Hardin County sets Big Thicket Hearing Aids & Audiology apart from hearing centers who limit their educational efforts to their patients. Our goals are to help the people of Hardin County prevent hearing loss...
by Dr. Joni A. Ruiz AuD | Sep 11, 2020 | News, Patient Resources
A recently published study looked at the accuracy of assessing hearing loss through self-reporting among adults aged 50 and over. The researchers concluded self-assessment alone was inadequate for detecting hearing loss in this population. They came to that conclusion...
by Dr. Joni A. Ruiz AuD | Aug 7, 2020 | Hearing Loss, Industry News, Patient Resources
People tend to connect hearing loss to aging. I get that, but seniors aren’t the only ones who can experience hearing loss. The younger generation should be concerned about their own risk of hearing loss. Noise-induced hearing loss is a growing problem among...
by Dr. Joni A. Ruiz AuD | Jul 28, 2020 | Industry News
Under ordinary circumstances, when someone begins to have trouble with their hearing, that individual tends to avoid treatment. Instead of seeking treatment, they develop coping strategies to communicate. The strategies enable them to understand enough to get through...