Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Treat Your Hearing Loss
Many people notice changes in their hearing long before they decide to do something about it. Maybe you’ve started asking people to repeat themselves more often, turning the TV up louder than everyone else prefers, or avoiding noisy restaurants because conversations have become too difficult to follow. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. On average, people wait 7-10 years […]
Why We Don’t Dodge Your Insurance or Third-Party Hearing Aid Benefits
If you’ve started looking into hearing aids, you’ve probably discovered that insurance coverage can be confusing. Between medical insurances, hearing aid benefits, and third-party administrators, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. At our practice, we believe getting better hearing shouldn’t be more complicated than it needs to be. That’s why we work with your insurance company and any third-party hearing benefit providers whenever possible, instead of asking you to ignore or […]
What Makes Gardner Audiology The “Best of the Best” in Tampa Bay?
We’re incredibly honored to have been voted Best of the Best in Tampa Bay! While receiving this recognition is exciting for our team, what means most to us is knowing that it came from the people we serve, our patients and our community. Awards are meaningful, but they’re not what motivates us every day. Our mission has always been to “improve the quality of […]
Earwax and Hearing Aids: What You Should Know
Earwax is a normal and healthy part of your ears. It helps protect the ear canal from dust, debris, and irritation. However, when too much earwax builds up, it can cause problems (especially for those who wear hearing aids). A buildup of earwax can temporarily reduce your hearing by blocking sound from traveling through the ear canal. You […]
Meet the New ReSound Sensia: A New Approach to Hearing in Noise
If you’ve ever said, “I can hear, but I just can’t understand people when there’s background noise,” you’re not alone. This is where the newest generation of hearing technology is making an exciting difference. While we have not yet had the opportunity to work with the new Sensia, here is what ReSound has to say about it! Meet ReSound Sensia, a new family of premium hearing aids designed with […]
Why Hearing Aids Don’t Always Sound “Natural” at First
When someone gets hearing aids, that’s an exciting step toward them hearing more clearly and staying connected to the people and sounds around them. But if you’ve recently started wearing hearing aids and thought, “This doesn’t sound the way I expected,” you’re not alone. For many people, hearing aids take some getting used to. That doesn’t necessarily mean your hearing aids aren’t working properly. In fact, your […]
All about hearing aid domes – “open” vs “closed”
When people think about hearing aids, they often focus on the technology inside the device. But one of the smallest components, the dome on the end, can have a surprisingly big impact on how well you hear and how comfortable your hearing aids feel. If you’ve ever wondered why your audiologist chose a certain style dome, or why they may recommend changing it, here’s what you need […]
Starkey Omega 16 vs. Omega 24
If you’ve been researching hearing aids, you may have noticed that the Starkey Omega hearing aids come in different technology levels, two of which include the Omega 16 (mid-level) and Omega 24 (premium level). Both are part of Starkey’s newest hearing aid platform and include modern features like rechargeable batteries (lasting up to 51 hours of wear time), Bluetooth streaming, smartphone app connectivity, and clear sound […]
Phonak Infinio Sphere vs. Phonak Infinio Ultra
If you’ve been researching new hearing aids, you may have noticed that Phonak has introduced two exciting premium options in their newest technology platform: the Phonak Infinio Ultra and the Phonak Infinio Sphere. At first glance, these hearing aids may seem very similar and, in many ways, they are. Both are designed to provide exceptional sound quality, seamless Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeability, and advanced automatic listening features. However, there […]
Meet the New Signia Active Mini IX
For many people, one of the biggest concerns about hearing aids is visibility. “Will people notice them?” “Will they feel bulky?” “Will they be difficult to wear?” The good news? Hearing aid technology continues to become smaller, smarter, and more discreet. One of the newest innovations making waves in the hearing industry is the new […]
