Connecting with Colleagues, Leading the Way By Stacey Baldwin, AuD, and Dana Jacobson, AuD, Co-Presidents and Co-CEOs, Associated Audiologists While patient care is always our audiologists’ favorite part of the job, there is something uniquely invigorating about gathering with our professional colleagues. That was certainly the case at the 2026 Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (KSHA) statewide conference, held October 1 and … Read More
Can Hearing Aids Help Prevent Dementia?
Research shows that treating hearing loss improves brain health in older adults at risk of dementia. We are all eagerly waiting for the day when researchers discover a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of dementia. The progress is promising, but in the meantime, taking care of your hearing can have positive impacts on your brain health. The Facts … Read More
Can Tinnitus be an Emergency?
Tinnitus — a ringing, whooshing, chirping or humming sound that only you can hear — can become extremely stressful for people. In a few rare circumstances, it can indicate a more serious problem that requires immediate medical attention. But most of the time, you can manage tinnitus with the help of an audiologist and your health care team. What is … Read More
Hearing Around The World: Associated Audiologists Medical Missions
How hearing tests, education, prevention and intervention can help improve access to hearing care for all people. For most of us Americans, getting a hearing test near where we live is pretty easy. Find a great audiologist, set up an appointment with a few clicks or a quick phone call, and drive to the clinic for your hearing evaluation. Tada … Read More
Shall We Dance? How dancing helps improve balance and prevent falls
Ballroom, ballet, square dancing, salsa — however you like to dance, you’re doing yourself a favor. Studies show that dancing on a regular basis can reduce your risk of falls and help you stay healthy as you age. Dancing is one of the few athletic activities that requires very little cost or special equipment. People of all ages, from babies … Read More
How Veterans Manage Hearing Loss & Tinnitus
Creating Comfortable Environments for Veterans Associated Audiologists has been helping service members with tinnitus and hearing loss since 1985, while providing guidance on hearing protection for those with high-noise exposure from hobbies or work. Hutchinson, KS, hosted perhaps the most quiet 4th of July celebration in the Midwest this year, as a group of veterans and volunteers gathered 650 feet … Read More
Protect Your Hearing During America’s 250th Birthday
Prevent Hearing Loss This Independence Day This 4th of July is extra special as we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. While it’s wonderful to celebrate, the 4th can be a dangerous holiday in terms of hearing loss. With a little planning, you can protect your ears from unnecessary damage. For a safe and fun celebration, keep … Read More
Splash Into Summer… But Keep Your Hearing Aids Dry!
Hearing Aid Use Tips for Summer With temperatures climbing and humidity making its unwelcome return to the Kansas City area, there’s no question that summer is here. While lots of fun opportunities come with the warm weather—vacations, lazy days at the lake, or lounging by the pool—hearing aid users need to take a few extra steps to keep their devices … Read More
Aging Well Starts With Staying Connected
Evidence-Based Advice on Aging Well “It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.” ― Andy Rooney Chances are that you’ve seen all kinds of advice on aging well. There are the classics that we all know: Eat healthy, exercise, get good sleep, and so on. … Read More
Accessibility Technology That Impacts Everyone
The Curb Cut Effect: Accessible Design One of the incredible things about accessibility is how a product or tool developed for one group can end up benefiting many others. This is called the “curb cut effect”; when a modification for a niche group—in the case of curb cuts, wheelchair users—becomes widespread and improves access and quality of life for people … Read More
