Welcome to another episode of the Flex Audiology Show. For those unfamiliar, this is a safe space where I explore common concerns and questions regarding hearing healthcare. I love doing this because it gives me a chance to speak directly to those who are curious and...
The holidays aren’t over yet for one lucky person. We finally chose a winner for our annual Hear for the Holidays competition! Back in November 2022, we opened our inbox to everyone needing help with their hearing. How does it work? People are encouraged to nominate a...
Hearing loss can be a challenging condition to deal with. It alters a person’s lifestyle and is hard to come to terms with because of the associated misconceptions and stigma related to hearing aids. A person with a hearing loss usually adapts a lot easier than those...
Welcome to another episode of The Flex Audiology Show. In this episode, we will be focusing on hearing protection and the different kinds that are available. I’ll discuss the differences between custom hearing protection and over-the-counter foam earplugs. We get...
Single-sided hearing loss (SSHL) is more common than studies show. Many people who experience it do not seek help or tell anyone in the hopes that it will fix itself or simply go away on its own. This condition is much easier to live with than hearing loss in both...
One of the main questions I get as an audiologist is, “I don’t know anything about hearing aids, what style should I get?” Nowadays, anyone with a computer can go online and find anything they need to know about hearing aids. However, with so many different pieces of...
As audiologists, it’s our duty to help with all things that involve getting you proper hearing health care. While we are experienced in treatment and proper hearing aid fittings, we also make it our business to know who else is available to help you and your family....
In this week’s episode of the Flex Audiology Show, we’re going to explore the differences between over-the-counter hearing aids, self-fitting hearing aids, and prescription hearing aids. Prefer to listen than read? Watch the video below. If not, read on…Firstly, let’s...
Hi everyone, and welcome to an episode of the Flex Audiology Show, where today we are going to discuss how to pick between the different levels of technology. So, let’s jump right in!When manufacturers release a new product, they release them in three different tier...
In this episode of the Flex Audiology Show, I’m going to be discussing hearing assessments and why they are paramount to your overall diagnosis. It helps us to understand what hearing loss you suffer from, as well as indicate whether hearing technology is going to be...