Now that you have decided to take the step toward seeking hearing assistance, you will find that you have a lot to learn. Fortunately, your hearing health professional is there to guide you through the process. The first step you need to take is to schedule a hearing test. At this appointment you will not only have the examination and …
Tips for Selecting Hearing Aids
The very fact you’re thinking of getting a hearing aid means you’re already well on your way toward better hearing. Hearing aids won’t restore your hearing, but since they make soft sounds easier to hear, they can be incredibly beneficial. Catching these sounds can boost your ability to interact, be they one-on-one or in group settings, feel engaged when you’re …
Communication At Work | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! This month we’re talking about communication disorders such as hearing loss, language disorders, stuttering, or speech disorders. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, who organize Better Hearing and Speech Month every year, chose the 2020 theme of Communication at Work. To help you learn more about hearing loss, and make sure you can communicate at …
The COVID-19 Virus and Hearing Loss
The toll of hearing loss has become very apparent with the advent of the COVID-19 Virus. Most of the patients found in the hospital with Covid-19 are over the age of 65. Many also have hearing loss. This makes it more difficult for Patient/Doctor communication. Masks are being worn by everyone making it more difficult for those with hearing loss …
The Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss
Have you been feeling like you’ve had to ask people to repeat themselves more than you would like recently? Have you found it harder to hear your loved ones over the phone or on a video chat? If this is the case there is a good chance you are dealing with the onset of hearing loss. When hearing loss goes …
Welsch Hearing Aid Company, Continues to Serve the Hearing Needs of Sheboygan County
The continually developing situation with COVID-19 has undoubtedly been on all our minds, so we wanted to share with you what we are doing to serve your hearing needs during this time. We believe that hearing well is the key to living life well, especially in a time of crisis like this, so our office will remain open for now. …
Encouraging a Loved One to Take a Hearing Test
Encouraging a Loved One to Take a Hearing Test You may feel an urge to act if you think a loved one might have a hearing impairment, and you would be doing the right thing. Hearing loss can lead to all kinds of health conditions if left unchecked. This can be easier said than done, as there are many different …
Things to Consider when Selecting Hearing Aids
With so many options out there, hearing aids have come a long way from the cumbersome hearing aids you’re your parents or grandparents may have worn. There are so many added features to help you hear with ease and sleek, discrete styles to choose from. Of course finding the best hearing aids for you isn’t easy. If you take time …
New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Hearing Tested
Every new year is significant, but 2020 feels especially important. Maybe its because it’s the start of a new decade as well as a new year. Whatever the reason, the push for self-improvement is particularly strong among people this year. Whether it’s running, saving for that vacation or just breaking a bad habit, New Year’s resolutions are all about becoming the best …
What to Expect at a Hearing Test
Hearing tests are simple and typically last for 1 to 2 hours. It is painless, non-invasive and less daunting that people might think. Although hearing tests can vary slightly between different hearing practices and different professionals can complete different parts of the test, they all have the same four parts: A health history Ear examination Hearing tests A review of your …