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...
Did you know that approximately 44 million adults across America who are age 20 and older experience some level of hearing loss? Hearing loss is often associated with an older bracket of individuals, age 70 and older. These days, we’ve been seeing a shift in our...
Most of us will experience tinnitus to some degree at one point in our lives. For many, tinnitus is a temporary annoyance that occurs after being in a loud environment like a sports stadium or rock concert. For others, tinnitus becomes a persistent and even...
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...
Welcome to another episode of The Flex Audiology Show! This week, we’re talking about a couple updates that we’ve heard from United Healthcare Insurance and United Healthcare Hearing. I know it’s a bit confusing, but these are two separate entities. Our team navigates...
Have you ever experienced an annoying ringing or buzzing in your ears? If so, you’re not alone. According to the American Tinnitus Association, about 50 million Americans experience some degree of tinnitus. For some, tinnitus symptoms are only temporary. If you’ve...
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...