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A recent study published in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, suggests older adults who wear hearing aids may make fewer visits to the hospital.

People with diabetes over the age of 65 are three times more likely to be hospitalized in a given year for falls. That’s why preventing falls in this age group is important to help reduce declines in mobility, activity avoidance, loss of physical independence, and even death.

Do you wear hearing aids, but wonder if you’re hearing the best you can? You’re not alone. Consumer Reports indicates, based on real-ear probe-microphone measures, that two thirds of patients fit with hearing aids in the U.S. may have improperly fitting hearing aids.

Noise-induced hearing loss can occur as the result of one single exposure to loud noise, like a rock concert, or exposure to loud noises over a lifetime. Though this problem is common, preventing hearing loss is critical to the ability to continue to hear and reduces the risk of hearing loss later in life.

You’ve no doubt seen ads for sound amplifiers that claim to help you hear better at a lower cost than traditional hearing aids. Some of these products are referred to as personal sound amplification products, or PSAPs. Though it’s true these products can be purchased online or without seeing an audiologist, they shouldn’t be confused with hearing aids. So, let’s … Read More

Our hearing is a sense most of us take for granted – until we begin to lose it. And, as many people who have hearing loss will tell you, duplicating the ear’s natural ability to constantly adjust to a wide range of sounds and listening environments is a challenge. Keeping up with hearing in an always-changing environment requires a hearing … Read More

Believe it or not, Kansas City is filled with sounds loud enough to cause noise-induced hearing loss – noises like cars racing around the Kansas Speedway, crowds cheering at the Kansas City Chiefs games, or concerts at the Sprint Center where the volume “rocks” the rafters, and your ears.

Tinnitus, or ringing in your ears, is an extremely common condition, affecting more than 50 million Americans. But if your ears are ringing, you can’t just assume that’s the extent of the problem. According to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA), sometimes tinnitus can be a symptom of an underlying health issue. For that reason, it’s important to see an audiologist … Read More

  Dizziness can be debilitating Statistics say the average dizzy patient visits four doctors before receiving an adequate diagnosis and treatment. When you factor in the time it takes to be seen by each physician, that can be a very long time to experience dizziness. In addition, it’s not uncommon for people to search for answers online. But how do … Read More

With the largest team of doctoral-level audiologists in the Midwest and seven locations to serve you, Associated Audiologists is the area’s leader in caring for your hearing, and so much more! What makes Associated Audiologists different? Unlike many area practices, we’re not focused on selling you hearing aids. We’re focused on taking care of you and your hearing, whether than … Read More