We often get individuals in the workforce come to us in need of hearing assistance, especially after finding out how much their productivity can improve by utilizing their hearing aids at work for more than just listening to their coworkers’ banter. Hearing aids can...
An Honest Viewpoint on The Cost of Hearing Aids
Have you ever wondered why hearing aids are so expensive? It’s a question we get a lot in our clinic – and I can’t blame people for wondering why the price point differs depending on where you go! Hearing aids aren’t actually the expensive part; sure, they’re...
The Flex Audiology Show | Episode 16 | Auditory Deprivation
Welcome to another episode of the Flex Audiology Show! Today, we're going to talk a little bit about auditory deprivation and why if you need two hearing aids, you should get two – not just one. There’s a little interesting science behind this, so let’s get right into...
What Happened to ‘Hearing Aid Mode’?
What did everyone think of the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference this year? With all the predictions about “Hearing Aide Mode,” I was eagerly watching for the big reveal… that never came. With a slew of updates, including “Apple Intelligence,” their new foray...
Hearing Aids & Age
To set the scene here, I’d like to tell a story about a patient that I saw recently. I also told this story over video after the day ended. One of my patients is in the upper end of his 90s. He got fit with hearing aids from our clinic a few weeks prior to this...
Apple Plans to Introduce ‘Hearing Aid Mode’ in iOS 18 Update – What Does This Mean for Hearing Care?
Here’s what we know up to now: rumors suggest that iOS 18 will include a new feature called “Hearing Aid Mode.” Predicted to be released in September 2024, this new feature would allow Apple AirPods users to use their earphones as sound amplifiers, helping them hear...
The Biggest Mistakes That People Make When Buying Their Second or Third Pair of Hearing Aids
If you’re looking into getting your second or even your third pair of hearing aids, it’s understandable that you might be a little overwhelmed. Technology changes quickly—and with other clinics offering all sorts of benefits at different price points, it’s hard to...
Is Hearing Aid Coverage Included in Medicare Benefits?
2020 should be an interesting year for Audiologists and Medicare beneficiaries. Two separate but important pieces of legislation are making headway through both the Senate and Congress and has bi-partisan support. First up is the Medicare Audiologist Access and...
Can my Hearing Aids Be Covered by My MedBen FSA Plan?
Living with an untreated hearing loss can be lonely and debilitating because it means missing out on all the small sounds that contribute to a good conversation, or the enjoyment of a good event, or a movie with loved ones. Treating a hearing loss as soon as...
Understanding Indiana Medicaid’s Coverage for Hearing Aids
Indiana Medicaid reports that they will cover hearing aids for their policy holders. And while this may be true on the surface, it is often challenging to get them to approve this coverage. Here is one person’s story. Jane* came to me with a classic hearing loss that...