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Most adults know they should have their eyes checked regularly. They know they should monitor their blood pressure, visit the dentist, and keep up with routine health screenings. Hearing often gets treated differently. Many people do not schedule their first hearing test until communication has already become noticeably difficult. They…

“My wife thinks I have hearing loss, but I hear fine.” “My kids keep telling me to get my hearing checked.” “My husband says I never hear him.” Hearing professionals hear versions of these statements all the time. It can feel strange that someone else would notice a change in…

Have you ever left a restaurant, meeting, or family gathering feeling strangely exhausted? You were not exercising. You were not doing physical labor. You were just listening. But when hearing becomes difficult, listening stops being automatic. Your brain may spend an enormous amount of energy trying to determine what people…

Hearing aids are no longer simply devices that make sounds louder. Many modern hearing aids can work directly with the technology you already use every day, including your smartphone. Depending on the hearing aid and phone model, calls, music, podcasts, videos, and even navigation directions may be able to stream…

Choosing a hearing aid can feel overwhelming. There are different styles, technology levels, features, sizes, brands, rechargeable options, smartphone capabilities, and price points. It is easy to assume that the smallest hearing aid must be the best one, or that the most expensive technology automatically guarantees the best results. Neither…

Brief Answer: Does Medicare Pay for an Audiologist? Yes. Original Medicare Part B can pay for diagnostic hearing and balance services provided by a qualified audiologist when Medicare’s coverage requirements are met. After the Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for covered services. However, Original…