Aging as Gracefully as a… Flamingo? You might not think of standing on one leg as a litmus test for aging well, but experts say it’s a great way to get insight into your overall neuromuscular health as you get older. A recent National Geographic article explains how regular movement and balance training are vital to maintaining stability and independence … Read More
Celebrating 40 Years of Audiology Excellence and Service
Associated Audiologists, Inc. is excited to recognize our 40th year in business. Where were you forty years ago in 1985? Founding member Dr. Steele was in 8th grade, running Spring track and living on his family farm outside of Waterville, KS in what feels like a lifetime ago! This issue of our newsletter makes an effort to look back. Associated … Read More
40 Years of Better Hearing for Kansas City and Beyond
“Go Beyond the Expected and Do the Extraordinary” The year was 1985, and young Jim Wise was at a crossroads — should he finish a PhD in Audiology, or follow in his father’s footsteps and go to medical school? After much discussion with his wife, Carody, and their family and friends, Jim decided to finish his PhD, and that was … Read More
Lessons from 40 years Part 2: Cutting through the noise to offer the best quality products and service
40 years ago, the world was a bit quieter. There was no internet; smartphones and tablets were the stuff of sci-fi shows; and the only notifications we received were in the mail or by a telephone call. Today, we live in a noisy world — full of not just sounds, but also thousands of pieces of information that bombard us … Read More
Battery Battles – Understanding new battery packaging
Recent changes to hearing aid battery packaging have resulted in frustration for some people who use battery-powered hearing aids. We’re going to help you understand why the changes occurred, how to open battery packaging, and how to store open batteries safely. Why did hearing aid battery packaging change? For many years, hearing aid batteries came in a package that allowed … Read More
Be a better listener
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” —Stephen Covey, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People We share a lot of great information here on the Associated Audiologists blog about hearing health and how to hear your best. But even those with excellent hearing can struggle with listening well. We’ve put together a few tips for becoming an expert … Read More
Lessons from 40 Years of Hearing Your Best
As part of our 40th anniversary celebration during 2025, we’re putting together a series of reflections on the core values that have helped Associated Audiologists, Inc. be a solid presence in the Kansas City area and beyond over the years. This is Part 1 of the series. Part 1: Personal Relationships with our Patients Early in May, our audiologists gathered … Read More
Signs of Stroke? Act FAST!
Learn how to help someone before, during and after a stroke If you or a loved one has experienced a stroke, you know that seconds count. In honor of National Stroke Awareness Month, we’ve put together some helpful information about how to recognize, respond to, and recover from a stroke.1 Recognize the signs of stroke Strokes happen to people of … Read More
Celebrate hearing health with us in May!
The month of May is full of special observances: Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, graduations, and end-of-school celebrations. For Associated Audiologists, Inc., it’s also the month that we’re recognizing the 40th anniversary of our practice! We’ll have more news and updates for you on the anniversary celebrations throughout the month, but in the meantime, here’s one more special recognition to add … Read More
Choosing a Hearing Aid: Widex Allure
Ten years, thousands of hours, and a tiny but powerful chip: Learn about the latest in hearing aid technology Finding the right hearing aids can be a bit of a Goldilocks process. With all the options out there, how do you know which one is “just right” for you? The good news, according to Lisa Battani, AuD, CCC-A, is that … Read More
