Patient Resources
With so much confusion around hearing care, so many myths & misconceptions and so many questions – our team of professionals answer the biggest questions to help you become more informed and educated.

RIC vs. BTE Hearing Aids: Which One Is Right for You?
Choosing the right hearing aid can feel overwhelming, especially with so many different styles and options available today. Audicles Hearing Services often helps patients decide between two popular styles: receiver-in-canal (RIC) and behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing...

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Children: The Silent Epidemic
For many of us, hearing loss isn’t something that we need to worry about until we’re much older; age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, is still the number one cause of hearing loss challenges. However, hearing loss can affect anyone, regardless of their age...

Widex Hearing Aids: The Where, What, and Why
We partner with a number of amazing manufacturers of hearing aid technology, and we’re privileged to bring their technology to you for your hearing loss challenges. Among those is Widex, a premium manufacturer of hearing aids with decades of experience in bringing...

What Are Cros/BiCros Hearing Aids?
We all know how important it is to be able to hear clearly. But for those who suffer from hearing loss, finding the right hearing aid can be a challenge. Hearing loss in one ear can be just as problematic as when it occurs on both sides. This puts strain on your good...

The Power of Oticon Hearing Aids
As an independent hearing care provider, we have the opportunity to work with many incredible manufacturers of hearing aids and assistive hearing devices. Choosing the right hearing aid is an important choice, not just for your hearing health but for your mental and...

Can Hearing Aids Help You Live Longer?
Some concerning (but intriguing!) studies have come out in recent years that connect your hearing to other aspects of your health, like your cognition, balance, and lifestyle. If you’ve read some of those statistics recently, maybe you’re wondering if you should get...

Hearing Health Awareness Month: What We Learned
In previous years, during Hearing Health Awareness Month, we dedicated ourselves to educating the community about the significance of regular hearing check-ups and appointments. This initiative was crucial because individuals often delay seeking professional help for...

80 Years of Audicles
This month, we’re celebrating 80 years of Audicles! Our company was founded in 1944 by hearing aid dispenser Mr. Arthur Small in downtown San Antonio. Back then, we were known as Sonotone, a franchise office, as audiologists weren’t allowed to dispense hearing...

Should I Get My Hearing Tested in My 60s?
If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re in your 60s and wondering about getting your hearing tested. Hearing loss is an issue that affects almost 61 million people across America, regardless of age—you’re not alone if you think your hearing isn’t working like...

The Connection Between Cognitive Decline and Hearing Loss
There are several studies published that connect untreated hearing loss to cognitive decline, dementia, and social isolation. These studies can be concerning and sometimes eye-opening for those with hearing impairments who don’t realize how life-changing even a slight...
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