Medicare Approval of VEMP Testing: A Win for Dizzy Patients Every second of every day in the United States an older adult falls, making falls the number one cause of injuries and deaths from injury among older Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control. So when someone experiences the symptoms of dizziness and balance problems, and they seek help … Read More
Where Should You Buy Hearing Aids?
Where to Buy Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know Hearing aids are sold in a variety of locations—professional audiology clinics that employ doctoral-level audiologists, franchise chains and wholesale clubs, and retail stores. While it may seem convenient to buy your hearing aids from a wholesale club or a retail store, a comprehensive hearing evaluation is a medical test, not … Read More
What’s the Latest Breakthrough Hearing Technology and Do You Need It?
Is New Hearing Technology Right for You? Lots of people think they need the latest bells and whistles on everything from their smartphones to their computers, to their cars. So why should hearing aids be any different? And if you want the latest hearing aids, what’s one of the top features you should consider? According to our doctoral-level audiologists, one … Read More
Top 3 Things to Look for in New Hearing Aids
Top 3 Features to Look for in New Hearing Aids Thinking about new hearing aids? There are lots of things to consider as you begin your search. Thanks to new technology, here are three important features you should consider in any new hearing aids you are looking at. Bluetooth connectivity—Bluetooth is the technology used to send signals between electronic devices. … Read More
Why Dizziness is More Common as We Age
Why Dizziness Increases with Age Dizziness and balance issues can become a problem at any age, but they are more common in adults over age 65. Often, aging and other medical conditions that are more common in older adults, such as diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, can impact the ability to maintain balance. The body has three primary sensory systems that … Read More
Why You Should Pay Attention to That Ringing in Your Ears
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Ringing in Your Ears The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that nearly 15% of the general public — over 50 million Americans — experience some form of tinnitus. Roughly 20 million people struggle with burdensome chronic tinnitus, while 2 million have extreme and debilitating cases. What does tinnitus sound like and what can you do … Read More
5 Steps to a Custom Hearing Aid Solution
5 Steps to a Custom Hearing Aid Solution Your hearing is as unique as you are, like a fingerprint. Though problems hearing may fall into general categories, hearing aids, which are usually prescribed to treat hearing loss, are not one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, hearing aids should be prescribed and programmed to address your needs, including your lifestyle and budget. But where … Read More
Benefits to Keeping Hearing Aids Functioning, Despite Pandemic
The Importance of Healthy Hearing During the Pandemic During the pandemic, the safety restrictions placed on senior living facilities, and seniors in general, have severely limited or eliminated social interactions with family and peers. This type of isolation can produce changes in communication and can lead to anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, during this time older adults who have been successful … Read More
Hearing Loss and Heart Disease
The Link Between Hearing Loss and Heart Disease As we age, two major health concerns are heart disease and hearing loss. Aside from COVID-19, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, while hearing loss is one of the most common health concerns older adults face, affecting about 2 percent of adults aged 45 to 54 … Read More
Understanding Your Insurance Benefits
Understanding Your Insurance Benefits for Hearing Care We’re just a couple of months into the new year, so you may not have had the chance to use or check out your insurance benefits, especially as they relate to hearing aids. But if you’re still trying to figure your benefits out, Associated Audiologists has created a special guide to help called … Read More
