Don’t Miss Out on Your End-of-Year Benefits
If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) or medical insurance that covers hearing care or devices, you likely have funds that you need to “use or lose” before the year comes to an end. Don’t leave money on the table—here’s how to take advantage of your benefits before they expire. Get Hearing Devices and…
Our Audiology Awareness Month Discounts Have Returned!
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help make for a better tomorrow. As we approach and celebrate Audiology Awareness Month, we’re proud to offer $250 off one,…
For Flying Out Loud: Travel Tips for Flying With Hearing Devices
Hey there, jet setter. You may be a pro at picking the perfect destination for your next adventure, but what about easily navigating the ins and outs of air travel with your hearing devices? We recommend reviewing this preflight briefing of tips to ensure that you and your trusty traveling device companions have a safe…
5 Ways to Help Your Child Keep Their Hearing Aids On
Any parent knows that getting your child to do what they’re supposed to can often be quite the chore. Getting them to wear their hearing aids can be no different. If you are struggling to get your child to wear their device, know that you are not alone. Be patient and try out some of…
HEAR BETTER During May’s Better Hearing and Speech Month!
We are excited to celebrate Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) with a $500 discount on a pair of premium or advanced hearing aids, or a $250 discount on a single premium or advanced hearing aid. New and current patients may take advantage of the discount May 2 – 31, 2022. Better Hearing & Speech…
Hone Your Hearing With Audiobooks
Hone Your Hearing With Audiobooks Ready to start a new chapter in your hearing health story? Audiobooks can change the whole narrative for the better, as listening to your favorite titles is a fun way to help sharpen your hearing skills. Audiobooks exercise the parts of your brain that interpret sound, giving them a mental…
How Moisture Affects Hearing Aids
One of the greatest enemies of your hearing aids is moisture—and it can cause a lot of trouble. While hearing aids are built to withstand the rugged environment of your ear, they are still high-level technology that can malfunction if exposed to excess moisture. Most hearing aids are not fully waterproof, so wearing them in…
Over-The-Counter Hearing Devices: Frequently Asked Questions
On October 19, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a rule to create a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing devices. You may have questions about OTC hearing devices and your hearing health, so we’d like to help you learn more about them. Do I need a prescription for OTC devices? No, you…
Is the Hearing Aid Stigma Dead Yet?
Hearing loss affects one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 and one in two people over age 75, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. But it’s a misconception that hearing loss only affects older people; one in five teenagers experiences some degree of hearing loss, reports the Hearing Loss Association…
Dangers of OTC Hearing Aids
In 2017, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sponsored the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act. The goal was noble: to make hearing aids more affordable and readily available. Once the law was passed, the Food & Drug Administration was tasked with establishing guidelines pertaining to their sale. On July 9, 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order asking the…
