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Reasons It Could Be Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids
At our hearing center, patients regularly ask me how they'll know when it's time to upgrade their hearing aids. The answer isn't as simple as you might think. Although hearing aids typically last five to seven years, it's not always the devices' lifespan that...
How Much Do Hearing Aid Repairs Cost?
It's my firm belief that cost should never be a barrier to caring for your hearing health. When I founded Big Thicket Hearing Aids & Audiology, my goal was to create a hearing clinic that provides excellent yet affordable hearing care to the people of Hardin...
Can Hearing Aid Troubleshooting Solve iPhone 12 Sound Problems?
At Big Thicket Hearing Aids & Audiology, educating our local community about hearing-related issues is a significant part of our commitment to provide the people of Hardin County with excellent hearing care. When an issue arises that has a negative impact on the...
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Safety Protocols For When You Visit For an Appointment [COVID-19]
With patients' health being the number one priority, key protocols remain in place for in-person appointments, and virtual Tele Audiology appointments are encouraged where possible. The in-office protocols are as follows: #1 - Heightened Sanitation Protocols...
How Google Is Making Life Easier for People with Hearing Loss
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...
How to Change The Wax Guards on your Hearing Aids
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...
Why Seeing a Professional for Your Hearing Loss Is Crucial
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...
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...
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