Not Ready to Buy, But Ready to Share: An Honest Experience with the Starkey Omega AI 24
Note from Gardner Audiology: Tom was a participant in our ‘field study’ program. He was fit with a set of the new Starkey Omega AI 24 hearing aids to try in his real life for one week. Unfortunately, due to home repairs, new hearing aids are not in the budget currently, but Tom wanted to share his […]
Treated Like Family at Gardner Audiology’s Crystal River Office
I visited my primary for an ear infection and she suggested a hearing test. My husband had been saying I was turning up the TV but I hadn’t noticed. I told my primary I wanted Dr. Gardner’s Crystal River Office. My 88-year-old mother goes there and they treat her like a queen; Carmen and Angelica […]
A Musician’s Wife Finds Her Way Back to the Music
This patient journey comes from Tampa patient Janet B! Janet’s husband is a musician, and she was having difficulty hearing not only the music, but the conversations around it! Janet sought the help of Dr. Lauren Benoit at Gardner Audiology in Tampa Bay. She was kind enough to detail her journey to better hearing for you below. We also invite you to check out Phil’s music website here! If you’re ready […]
From Frustration to Freedom: William’s Journey to Better Hearing in Zephyrhills
This post is a part of our Patient Journeys series, where real patients share their experiences with hearing loss and the life-changing difference better hearing has made for them. Our Zephyrhills patient William C. graciously shared his journey to better hearing. Please read William’s patient journey below. If you are looking for better hearing, you’ve come to […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Hearing Aid Cleaning and Maintenance
Q: How do I clean my hearing aids properly? A: Hearing aids should be wiped down with a microfiber cloth or clean, dry paper towel. Give particular focus on cleaning the domes (rubber cap that sit in the ear) or molds to prevent the accrual of wax. Using a clean, dry toothbrush or denture brush, gently brush the hearing aid microphones which are typically housed on the top of behind-the-ear hearing […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Hearing Aids
Q: How do I know if I need hearing aids? A: Are you asking people to repeat? Does it sound like they are mumbling? Do you struggle to understand in noisy places or in groups? Do you turn the TV louder than others? If so, see an audiologist and have your hearing tested. Q: Will […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Tinnitus
Q: What is tinnitus? A: Tinnitus is noise that you hear when there is not a sound present. I may be ringing, hissing, buzzing, crickets, humming, or even music. More than 50 million American adults experience tinnitus. Q: What causes tinnitus? A: We do not fully understand tinnitus, but the current theory is that it […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Hearing Loss
Q: What are the signs/symptoms of hearing loss? A: Difficulty understanding conversation, especially in groups or noisy places. You need the TV volume louder than others do. It sounds like people are mumbling/not speaking clearly. Q: What causes hearing loss? A: Hearing loss can come from normal aging, exposure to loud noise, impacted wax, trauma […]
What is an Audiology Assistant?
Written by Michelle Hobbs, Lab Tech & Jojo Gregory, Audiology Assistant Here at Gardner Audiology, we believe strongly in having a team of many different roles, where every single person has a purpose in your hearing health journey. From the Patient Care Coordinators who answer the phones, to our insurance team who investigate if you […]
How to Pair Phonak Hearing Aids to an Android Phone
