Hearing is an invaluable sense, and preserving it should be a priority for all of us. Did you know there are practical steps you can take to protect your hearing health? While certain causes of hearing loss are beyond our control, others can be managed proactively. Begin with a baseline …
How do you live with tinnitus?
Tinnitus is experienced as the perception of noise, such as ringing, buzzing, or hissing, in the absence of external sound, affecting over 25 million American adults. While the exact cause can vary, including exposure to certain medications, Meniere’s disease, or sensorineural hearing loss, it often intensifies with stress, certain dietary …
Where Are Siemens/Signia Hearing Aids Made?
The hearing aid industry is chock-full of brands, but only a few resonate as strongly as Siemens (now called Signia), especially in the American market. With a legacy dating back to the 19th century, Siemens has carved a niche in the world of auditory excellence. But many of our Tampa …
Will Your Insurance Cover Hearing Aids in 2024
Now that the end of 2023 is approaching, we are often asked what our patients’ hearing aid benefits will be in 2024. Should they use their benefits before the end of this year or wait until next year? The answer to that question is we won’t know what new benefits …
What Types Of Hearing Aids Are Healthy For The Ears?
If you’re noticing a decline in your hearing, your audiologist would recommend using a hearing aid. Are these healthy? Which ones to use? Let’s find out. Safety & Efficacy of Hearing Aids Hearing aids are generally safe, healthy, and effective. They work to amplify sound, helping those with hearing difficulties. …
Understanding Invisible-In-Canal Hearing Aids
We’ve just published a new overview of Invisible-In-Canal hearing aids on gardneraudiology.com. In this post, we’ll delve into the intricate engineering that allows these devices to pack powerful technology into such a compact form, explore how they can be customized to fit your unique ear anatomy, and discuss the benefits …
Open Enrollment For Hearing Aid Benefits is Approaching
Dr. Jodi Conter, with Gardner Audiology, offers her advice on choosing a Medicare Advantage plan: “Open enrollment for Medicare is just around the corner. I am often asked by my patients, “Which Medicare Advantage plan has the best hearing aid benefits?” There are many variables to that question, and I …
What are the best hearing aid brands available in Largo?
Deciding to enhance your life by getting hearing aids can be both thrilling and daunting. A frequent question our Largo Audiology Doctors encounter is, “which hearing aid brand is the best?” It’s not a straightforward answer. We collaborate with six major hearing aid manufacturers, each offering distinct sound processing suited …
Dr. Jodi Conter Shares Experience Living With Tinnitus
Dr. Jodi Conter, has provided a comprehensive overview of what it’s like to live with tinnitus, drawing from her personal experiences with the condition. Facing the daily challenges of tinnitus herself, Dr. Conter deeply understands the mental and emotional strain it can impose. This unique, firsthand perspective has been pivotal …
Largo, FL: Humana’s Medicare Advantage & Hearing Aid Benefits
Curious if your Medicare plan covers hearing aids? While standard Medicare doesn’t, Medicare Advantage plans like Humana Medicare and Humana Gold Plus might offer discounts or coverage for new hearing aids. Learn more in the latest Gardner Audiology post. https://gardneraudiology.com/humana-medicare-advantage-hearing-aid-benefits-and-provider-in-largo-florida/