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Audiology Medicare Access: When Will You Be Eligible?
Medicare is a government program designed to help elderly Americans cover the cost of healthcare and access. But for years, basic services like hearing aids haven’t been covered under Medicare. To even see an audiologist,…
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Can Hearing Aids Really Reduce the Risk of Dementia, Depression and Accidents?
If you regularly follow our blog, you’re probably already aware of the well-established link between hearing loss and dementia. As we grow older, we gradually lose our ability to hear. And this places greater strain…
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What Is Auditory Deprivation?
People who need prescription glasses (but don’t wear corrective lenses) are at risk of making their vision worse. They must strain harder to see, which causes damage to their eyes. This extra effort also leads…
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Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?
The relationship between hearing aids and health care coverage is complex, with a lot of confusing and inconsistent information out there. For example, only 1 in 10 children in California wears hearing aids that are…
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What’s the Difference between Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers?
In a previous article, we explored the growing popularity of over-the-counter hearing aids – and many of the potential risks users face, including: Auditory deprivation Subpar amplification Discomfort and disuse Wasted time and money If…
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Cochlear Implant Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know
Cochlear implants are implantable medical hearing aids that allow wearers to hear and process audio information more clearly. Although cochlear implants perform the same basic function as hearing aids, there are several key differences between…
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Constant Ringing in the Ears (A.K.A. Tinnitus – What It Is and How to Treat It)
For many sufferers, it’s a simple annoyance that comes and goes. For others, it’s hell on earth – with no relief in sight. The official name for this medical condition is ”tinnitus,” but you may…
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Are Bluetooth Hearing Aids Truly Worth It?
Because nearly all modern hearing aids are now digital, they come with more customizations than ever before allowing you to mix and match options with unprecedented ease. Of all the features that are currently available,…
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Are Hearing Loss and Dementia Related?
It’s not uncommon for hearing to degrade with age – in fact, gradual hearing loss is a natural part of growing older. However, many of our patients worry that the hearing loss they are experiencing…
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High Pitch Hearing Test – What it is and why you might need one.
It’s very common for adults to lose hearing for high pitches or in the higher frequencies. The process happens slowly over time, making hearing conversation in noise and small details of speech more challenging to…