Phonak is no stranger to innovation and constant enhancement: With their creation of the first portable audio devices in 1950 and the world’s only extended-wear hearing aid in the 21st century, they’re continually working to improve patient experience and...
Starkey sets itself apart from other hearing aid manufacturers; as the hearing aid provider for Nelson Mandela, five US presidents, two popes, and more, Starkey’s simple motto of “Hear better, live better” has struck a chord with people across the world. As a leader...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...