How Does President Biden’s Executive Order On OTC Hearing Aids Affect You?
Finally! Access to better hearing will be easier and at a more affordable cost. In a recent executive order initiated by President Biden, he stated that “hearing aids are so expensive ($5,000+/pair) that only 14% of approximately 48 million Americans with hearing...
Does Humana Insurance Cover Hearing Aids?
Your hearing is more important to you than you might think. Those with a hearing loss don’t just miss out on magical everyday sounds in their local environment. They can also lose contact with loved ones, as great hearing is essential for effective communication. In...
Does Cigna Insurance Cover Hearing Aids?
When I first fit someone with a new pair of hearing aids, they often can’t believe the difference. It’s not just the sounds of the wind gently rustling through the trees and the hum of traffic that suddenly come back to them. It’s also precious sounds – such as the...
Eyeglasses And Hearing Aids | A Quick Tip When Wearing A Face Mask
We already know that wearing a face mask impedes communication by reducing speech volume, hiding non-verbal facial cues, and muffling sounds, making it even harder for people who struggle to hear. But other drawbacks of wearing face masks are how easy it is to lose...
Warning: Ken Paxton Urges Texans ‘To Be Cautious’ When Buying Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
When it comes to choosing hearing aid technology, you’d expect that most people would go the traditional route, which means visiting a hearing healthcare clinic. Except more people are turning to alternative methods, such as over-the-counter, which allows you to...
What’s Best – Starkey, ReSound, Oticon, Or Phonak? Choosing Which Hearing Aid Is Right For You
Choosing which hearing aid is right for you is a tough decision. If you’re the type of person that struggles to decide what to order at a restaurant, then you’ll probably find yourself running around in circles trying to make your decision. Don’t worry; you’re...
What Is an Online Hearing Aid?
Online hearing aids are devices that can be purchased over the internet. Some sites allow you to take an online hearing test, whereas others require you to send in a copy of your hearing test. They have recently become popular because they are less expensive than...
What are the First Signs of Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss is way more common than people think. One in 8 Americans ages 12+ have a hearing loss in both ears. That’s 13% of the population. Keep going up in age and you’ll find that 50% of those ages 75+ have a disabling hearing loss. Thankfully, there are multiple...
How to Professionally Clean Your Hearing Aids in Midland, TX
We are so pleased to watch our patients leave our office with their brand-new devices and a new sense of love for the world. Our ability to hear is essential in maintaining relationships and avoiding the risks of cognitive decline and other mental health disorders....
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
When Bouts of Dizziness Persist Everyone gets dizzy from time to time. Whether it’s from standing up too quickly or following a bout of illness, most of the symptoms usually subside after a week or two. Except, when the dizziness lingers for an extended amount of...