Patient Resources
How to Change the Wax Filters On Your Hearing Aids
Most people see ear wax as part of their hygiene routine- something they clean out of their ears with cotton swabs. But did you know that your ears are self-cleaning, and cotton swabs aren't always necessary or advised? Ear wax helps keep your ears clean, but in turn,...
What is Tinnitus and What Can I Do to Help It?
Have you noticed a subtle ringing noise in your ears since having a tooth drilled or listening to loud music? Do you hear a buzzing or clicking sound or sense wind whistling through your ears? It’s not your imagination. These are the symptoms of tinnitus, which is a...
Troubleshooting 4 Common Hearing Aid Problems
Getting a new hearing aid is a momentous occasion filled with anticipation of the beautiful sounds you've been missing. Whether it's your grandchild's piano recital, logs crackling on the fire, or a conversation with friends over coffee, you don't want to miss another...
Why Is Early Detection Of Hearing Loss So Important?
It is easy to put something like hearing loss on the back burner and leave it for another day. Perhaps you’re embarrassed about your hearing loss. Maybe you think it’s nothing to worry about – that it’s just temporary and everything will be fine. Or, you’re worried...
What Happens At A Hearing Test?
You’ve recently booked yourself in for a hearing test and you are feeling rather nervous and apprehensive about your appointment. You’ve done the right thing, though, and let us at Audiology Associates reassure you that there’s nothing to worry about. A hearing test...
The Different Types of Hearing Aids/Styles
If you were to ask someone to describe hearing aids to you, chances are they’ll groan and talk about the large, clunky hearing aids their grandparents wore years ago. Fortunately, the times have changed! Today’s hearing aids come in a variety of styles, but they are...
How Can I Help A Loved One With A Hearing Loss
The signs that your loved one has a hearing loss came on gradually. Little things such as turning the volume up on the TV too loudly or asking you to repeat yourself more and more frequently. It was when they started to become withdrawn and uninterested in going out...
Does My Insurance Cover Me For Hearing Aids?
There’s no doubt about it – sifting through your insurance documents and figuring out what your insurance does and doesn’t cover can often be a baffling and time-consuming process. Patients often ask us for advice once they learn they need to purchase hearing aids. So...
Audiologist Vs. Hearing Aid Dispenser – What’s The Difference?
When the time comes for you to buy hearing aids, it is worth considering what you want from your hearing health care provider. Are you happy to opt for a quick fix that takes care of your hearing loss for now? Or do you want to invest in your hearing health and ensure...