This pandemic has seen us make a lot of changes and sacrifices. In the blink of an eye, our priorities and routines were changed entirely, and we have been forced to adapt. Your hearing is no different. Most of us have been secluded and unable to attend our usual...
An OTC hearing device could be a more cost-effective way to improve your hearing if you fit the products that are on the market. There are many questions to ask before you commit to an OTC vs. an FDA-approved hearing aid. Who Qualifies for an OTC? If you experience...
Caring for the long-term hearing health of our patients, our state, and our country is a big part of our mission at Audiology Associates. That’s why on February 2nd, I testified in front of the Maryland Health and Government Operations (HGO) Committee in support of...
If your hearing aid stops working, you'll want to have it repaired or replaced as soon as possible. But should you consider upgrading to a new device if your current hearing aid is still working? When patients ask me this, my answer is always "maybe." Upgrading to a...
Hearing aids have provided a better, more independent, and rewarding quality of life to those with hearing loss for about seven decades. As micro-digital and nanotechnology continue to advance, so does the performance and convenience of hearing aids. Among the hearing...
The new hearing aids your loved one has just started wearing represent a major positive step toward a richer, more rewarding lifestyle. However, like most health care treatments, the change is gradual and can be quite challenging in the initial stages of adjustment....
Most Americans are aware that freedom does not come without a price. All too often, our troops pay the ultimate price to protect our freedoms. Many of our heroes who survive combat carry wounds and scars as a result of their unselfish sacrifice. Combat wounds in...
During Hearing Health Awareness Month, the team is encouraging as many people as possible to take their first comprehensive hearing assessment. This is important, as a hearing loss can remain undetected for years, and only a professional doctor of audiology can...
During Hearing Health Awareness Month, the team is spreading the word about why it’s so important to see a doctor of audiology if you have a concern. This is particularly crucial now as hearing loss is on the rise. The World Health Organization recently showed that...
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for the people of Maryland, with everyone embracing different ways of living and working in the current “new normal” conditions. At Audiology Associates, we take staff and patient safety extremely seriously. But...