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
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
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
Tips for Tackling Tinnitus
Did you ring in the New Year…and still have that irritating ringing in your ears months later? You could be one of the 50 million Americans who experiences tinnitus, a perception of ringing, buzzing or humming sounds when there is no sound present. Any type of disruption in your body’s sound processing — such as hearing loss, a head injury, … Read More
Survey Reveals Only 14% of U.S. Adults Have Tried Hearing Aids
There’s a huge disconnect between people who think they have hearing loss, and those who have done something about it. In fact, one of the reasons legislators moved to make hearing aids available over-the-counter for individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss was to make lower priced devices more accessible. This legislation eliminated the need for a diagnostic hearing evaluation and made … 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
Getting Used to Wearing Prescription Hearing Aids
Prescription hearing aid technology may be more advanced than ever, but if you’re new to hearing aids, it can be challenging to get used to. These tips can help you adjust to your new hearing aids. Though prescription hearing aid technology is far more advanced than ever, wearing hearing aids can still be a challenge for some. After all, they’re … Read More
