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New Study: A Third of Older Adults Could Have Undiagnosed Hearing Loss
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...
Why the Younger Generation Should Be Concerned About Hearing Loss
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 members...
Why Has the Pandemic Made More People Aware of Their Hearing Loss?
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...
What are the Risks of Buying Hearing Aids Online?
Who doesn't love online shopping? I definitely do. In fact, I'm probably at the point where I should really just hand the FedEx driver a spare set of keys. But, despite the awesome convenience and rapid delivery, there are some things you are better off buying...
Fixing Common Problems with ReSound Smart 3D App
COVID has created or contributed to many challenges in just about every sector of society. Still, it has also helped to reveal functionality and operating issues in various systems as well. Operational problems using the ReSound Assist feature included in the ReSound...
In-Person Appointments from May 11th
With Governor Abbot announcing a phased plan to reopen Texas following the COVID-19 pandemic, as an essential business, the decision has been made to re-open our doors on Monday, May 11th to care for patients and support our communities. With the health of patients...
Winner of Best Audiologist and Best Hearing Aid Center at Hardin County News Readers’ Choice Awards 2020
Big Thicket’s director, Dr. Joni Ruiz, has been named Best Audiologist at the Hardin County News Readers’ Choice Awards. Big Thicket Hearing Aids & Audiology was also named the Best Audiology Clinic and Hearing Aid Distributor. This is the second time in a row...
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Offices To Be Temporarily Closed [COVID-19 Announcement]
It’s with a heavy heart that I announce that in obedience with the COVID-19 guidelines of our local government and in accordance with the guidelines suggested by The American Academy of Audiology, Big Thicket Hearing will be closed for in-office appointments starting...
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COVID-19 Announcement [March 20, 2020]
As Big Thicket’s hearing care experts, nothing matters more than the health and wellbeing of our patients and community. With the challenges being presented by COVID-19 and based on recommendations by the CDC, an immediate four-step protocol has been put into place to...
Hearing Aid Audio Streaming for Android
Resound hearing aid users are in for a surprise thanks to the latest technological release. Now, Resound hearing aid users who are using compatible devices can use their smartphones to stream music, calls, movies, and other audio data directly to their hearing aids....
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