Music to My Ears Most of us enjoy a nice night out on the town — going to hear live music, see a play or take in the latest new release at the movie theater. But what’s meant to be relaxing and fun can be frustrating and disappointing if the venue isn’t equipped with accessibility features for all patrons. What … Read More
Hearing Loss After Cancer Treatment
Cancer impacts all of us. Whether you’ve battled it yourself, cared for a loved one, or followed the journey of someone with cancer, it’s never an easy process. While cancer treatments have come a long way, they can still come with significant side effects, including hearing loss, balance issues and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). We’ve put together some information … Read More
New Prescription Hearing Aids… What’s Next?
Getting new hearing aids is an exciting time. But it is also a big change for most people. You will need to get used to your new hearing aids and all of the new sounds around you. Here are some tips on what to expect as you adjust to your new hearing aids. What to expect on your first day … Read More
How balance exercises help you stay fit after 40
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
I’m excited to recognize our 40th year in business. Where were you forty years ago in 1985? I was in 8th grade, running Spring track and living on our family farm outside of Waterville, Kansas. That feels like a lifetime ago! Our most recent newsletter makes an effort to look back. Associated Audiologists, Inc. exists because of great people and … 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
