When you find something you really like and it works well for you, you don’t want to give it up. Hearing aids are no different. Once you’ve found a comfortable and reliable device, you probably hesitate to make a switch. Picking out a new hearing aid can be challenging; the longer you’ve had your device, the more overwhelming the … Read More
Famous Athletes with Hearing Loss
Inspiring Stories of Athletes with Hearing Loss With the 2018 Winter Olympics on the not-so-distant horizon, it’s time to buff up on your athlete stats. Who is favored to win? Who will beat the odds? And most importantly to Associated Audiologists—who has beat hearing loss? It’s a surprising number of athletes over the ages, each with a unique and empowering … Read More
When Is the Right Time to Talk to Your Doctor about Hearing Loss?
It’s never easy to talk about hearing loss. Some people worry they’ve waited too long, or the doctor will deliver news they don’t want to receive. Others wonder if they’re starting the conversation too early.
See an Expert to Diagnose and Treat Hearing Loss
If you had a tooth with a painful cavity, you wouldn’t try to fill it yourself; you’d go to a dentist. Likewise, if your leg was broken, you wouldn’t try to set the fracture yourself. You’d go to a hospital emergency room where you’d expect to see an orthopedic surgeon or an emergency room physician skilled in setting fractures.
Audiologists Provide Expert Care
October is Audiology Awareness Month, a great time to bring awareness to what audiologists do, who we can help, and how. First, what is an audiologist? An audiologist is a degreed professional who specializes in the diagnosis and non-medical treatment of hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders.
Act Now to Take Advantage of Year-End Hearing Health Savings
With 2017 nearly in the rearview mirror, it’s a great time to take stock of your medical expenses and investigate your hearing health care options. As you do, consider these three questions:
Need an Upgrade? Top 5 Trends in Hearing Aid Technology
When it comes to technology, it seems there’s always something new on the market designed to make your life better and easier. If you consider yourself technologically savvy and you’ve been putting off upgrading your hearing aid technology, you’ll want to reconsider where your money goes.
What to Do about Ringing in Your Ears
If you’ve experienced ringing in your ears, you’re not alone. Between 50-60 million Americans suffer from this symptom. This annoying background sound is an unfortunate experience that disrupts everyday life for many.
Improve Your Life (& Ears!) with the Latest Technology in Hearing Aids
New technologies are continually improving the quality of sound hearing aids deliver, along with ease of use and wearability. If you’re already using hearing aids, you already know exactly how much they can improve your quality of life. It might be time for an upgrade, though—check out what the latest technology in hearing aids can do for you.
The True Cost of Hearing: How Much Are Hearing Aids?
Many people become overwhelmed once they realize they need hearing aids. In many cases, they have mixed feelings about the devices; they know they can improve their hearing and quality of life, but they also have some concerns. The biggest concern usually relates to money: How much are hearing aids? There’s a lot of numbers floating around out there, … Read More
