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Hearing health news from Advanced Audiology Associates

FDA Approves OTC Hearing Aids: The Audiologists Weigh in

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Aug 24, 2022
2 min

FDA Approves OTC Hearing Aids: The Audiologists Weigh in

Last week, the FDA approved the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids. This historic rule will allow for millions of Americans to access this necessary tool for health and longevity. “Hearing loss is a critical public health issue that affects the ability of Americans to effectively communicate in their daily social interactions,” said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. While we are pleased that anyone with mild to moderate hearing health issue will be able to purchase

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Mar 9, 2021
1 min

Complimentary hearing screenings

Screenings are held for 6 DAYS ONLY and they are free! During this special event, we will be offering the following FREE OF CHARGE: Complimentary hearing screening and consultation. Risk-free trial of the new listening device by Oticon. Now you can enjoy better speech and understanding with less effort and the ability to remember more! If you currently wear hearing instruments, they will be cleaned at no charge during your office visit. Call today to schedule your complimenta

Give your brain what it needs to hear better

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Feb 10, 2021
2 min

Give your brain what it needs to hear better

Science shows we hear with our brains and not our ears. Oticon just introduced a brand-new hearing device that gives the brain more of what it needs to make better sense of sound, so you can get more out of life. Oticon More™ hearing devices were developed to work more like how your brain works, because they learned through experience. Oticon More has the world’s first Deep Neural Network embedded on the chip. As a result, these hearing devices: Deliver 30% more sound to th

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Jan 21, 2021
2 min

Protect your hearing aids this winter

Don’t let winter condensation impact the performance of your hearing aids! Use these tips to maintain your devices this season.

New COVID impacts on hearing (and our gift to you)

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Nov 17, 2020
2 min

New COVID impacts on hearing (and our gift to you)

There is still so much to learn about the side effects of COVID-19, but some researchers and doctors have recently reported new symptoms rel

Take the Oticon Better Hearing Challenge!

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Feb 24, 2020
1 min

Take the Oticon Better Hearing Challenge!

For a limited time, try Oticon Opn S 1 and see if your current hearing aids can stand up to the challenge. Here is how it works: Make an appointment with us and mention the Oticon Better Hearing Challenge. Get a $300/pair rebate from Oticon for making the switch! Hear for yourself the unique benefits it provides in noisy environments compared to other technology: Follow conversations in a group of people and focus on what’s important to you, even in noisy social gatherings. G

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Feb 23, 2020
3 min

Can vertigo be tied to hearing loss?

Like many symptoms of larger problem, dizziness does not discriminate by gender, age or ethnicity. Everyone is susceptible to the dizzies.

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Jan 28, 2020
3 min

New Year, New Ear

We're all making resolutions this time of year. And it's probably no surprise that the majority of these resolutions have to do with taking better care of ourselves, from our health to our finances. Well, for those of us with hearing aids, we've got a resolution for you that addresses both. Taking good care of your hearing devices will help you get the most out of them – for the longest amount of time. An apple a day... You know what they say about an apple a day, right? T

In the News: Former football player dealing with hearing loss

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Dec 13, 2019
2 min

In the News: Former football player dealing with hearing loss

Terry Hanratty, former quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers is in the news once again. This time, discussing his experience with hearing

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Nov 18, 2019
1 min

Hearing in time for the holidays

Enter now for your chance to WIN a FREE Pair of Oticon Opn S MiniRITE-R hearing aids ($4,600 value). Fully Charged In 3 Hours Oticon Opn S MiniRITE-R is a state-of-the art rechargeable hearing aid that sits discreetly behind the ear. Treating Age-Related Hearing Loss It can do more than just improve your hearing Age-related hearing loss is not just an inconvenience. There is also a definitive link between hearing loss and cognitive decline, which can lead to feelings of isola

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Nov 14, 2019
2 min

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Educate, Advocate and Cure. The holiday season is fast approaching – a wonderful time to see family and friends and gather around a table to enjoy delicious food and conversation. While the season is magical, for millions of Americans with hearing loss linked to prediabetes and type II diabetes, the season is a reminder of how careful they must be to not cause more damage to their hearing. What does it mean to have prediabetes and type II diabetes? In the U.S. alone, 100 mil

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Oct 26, 2019
2 min

Eerie earwax...EEK!!

With Halloween just around the corner, we thought we would take a moment to share the gooiest, grossest and very important details about earwax. If earwax chat is not your thing, you may want to pause right here... Otherwise, read along, my pretties. What is earwax? Simply put – it is a perfect combination of oil, sweat, and dead skin cells. But earwax (called cerumen) actually serves a very important purpose. Protection. Earwax prevents dirt, bacteria and bugs from entering

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Sep 2, 2019
1 min

Free Luncheon Seminar Event

Please join us for one of two "lunch and learn" sessions, in Yarmouth Port on September 24th, or Mashpee on September 26th. Enjoy lunch on us, while you learn more about: The benefits of having your hearing tested as part of your overall wellness program How hearing wellness plays an important role with postponing dementia and cognitive decline Why people who are proactive with caring for their hearing health increase their quality of life and decrease the risk for depression

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Aug 29, 2019
2 min

Hearing Aids: A Whole New Look

Decades ago, when you thought about hearing aids, what did it make you think of? Large? Beige? Conspicuous? Probably. And even more recently, even Disney Pixar confirms that visual by giving the main character in in 2009’s UP, these massive and unflattering hearing aids. But with technology always advancing, the hearing aids of twenty years ago, while somewhat effective, are outdated. Our cell phones have gotten smaller, our TV’s flatter and most hearing aids have become so

Swimmer's Ear and Temporary Hearing Loss

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Jul 29, 2019
2 min

Swimmer's Ear and Temporary Hearing Loss

Summer is here, and the heat is on. And when it comes the excitement of splashing and swimming, nothing can get in the way… sort of. Since our ears are already sensitive to practically everything we do, we must be vigilant in taking care of them. In the summertime, taking a few precautions can help you protect your hearing health. What is swimmer’s ear? It sounds pretty cool, right? Like it could be an aerodynamic helmet that helps swimmer’s achieve Michael Phelps speed. Exc

Hearing Aids May Prevent Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

May 17, 2019
3 min

Hearing Aids May Prevent Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Hearing loss is one of the most inconvenient aspects of about aging. And it seems almost inevitable: according to the National Institute on Aging, hearing loss is one of the most common conditions in the aging population. In the U.S. alone, it occurs in one in three people between the ages of 65-74, and nearly one in two people age 75 and older. But what is of even more concern is that age-related hearing loss is not just an inconvenience. There is also a definitive link be

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Dec 12, 2018
2 min

Music to Our Ears

How Music Keeps the Brain Young Advances in modern medicine have shown that music can improve a person’s brain in a multitude of ways - hearing included! In fact, there is a new branch of research called neuromusicology - the scientific study of the effects of music on the brain. Research in this field has shown that music activates every known part of your brain. So, how can music make your brain happier, smarter and healthier? Try these tips from John Hopkins: Listening to

Advanced Audiology Assoc.

Nov 16, 2018
2 min

OTC Hearing Devices

What You Need to Know This summer, the Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act was passed. But what does that mean for the future of assistive hearing? Over-The-Counter (OTC) hearing aids are a new category of hearing aids that will soon be available for purchase in stores and online without a prescription. The bill was passed in an effort to decrease prices and increase accessibility to hearing devices, but many audiology professionals are concerned that they are not a viable solut