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
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
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
5 Questions and Answers About Audiologists
An audiologist is a doctoral-level professional who can diagnose and treat hearing loss, as well as recommend and fit prescription hearing aids. These highly skilled professionals can significantly impact your success in wearing hearing aids. If you notice you’re having problems hearing, it may be time to have a diagnostic hearing evaluation. But who can you turn to perform this … Read More
Donate Used Hearing Aids to Help Others Enjoy the Gift of Sound
Hearing loss is one of the most common issues facing many, but affording hearing aids is an issue for some individuals. If you have gently used hearing aids, consider donating them to an organization that refurbishes or recycles them, giving others the gift of hearing. If you have recently replaced your hearing aids with the latest model, or you have … Read More
Are Patients Truly Satisfied with Their Hearing Aids?
What Contributes to Real Hearing Aid Satisfaction? Let’s face it. Hearing aids are an investment in your health, and one you want to be sure is well worth it. So, how do you know if you’ll be satisfied with your hearing aids? It’s hard to make any guarantees. After all, much depends on the professional you work with, the type … Read More
Bill Would Improve Access to Medicare Audiology Services
The American Academy of Audiology (AAA), Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) have endorsed the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation introduced recently that would provide seniors with more timely and robust access to services provided by audiologists. The bill is an updated version of similar legislation introduced in previous Congresses that … Read More
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