Unbundled vs Bundled? What’s that all about?
You hear the words “unbundled” and “bundled” thrown around a lot lately, but what does it actually mean? Here at Gardner Audiology, we are primarily a “semi-unbundled” practice, though we do offer the option to upgrade to a bundled option. Unbundled Semi-Unbundled (Gardner Audiology) Bundled By offering options, you as the patient can choose which […]
Do I Have a Hearing loss? Early Signs You Should NOT Ignore.
Changes in our hearing as we age are often subtle (and NORMAL), like many of the other changes we experience with age. The best analogy I read was “hearing loss sneaks up on us like grey hairs”. They don’t all show up at once, you get one or two and then down the road the […]
Why do I Hear Just Fine…Except in Noisy Places
Not being able to hear in background noise is an early sign of hearing loss and often referred to as “hidden hearing loss”. We say hidden, because we often hear well in quiet, one on one situations and not hearing well only “sneaks up on us” in noisier environments (i.e. restaurants/groups/meetings). As hearing loss often […]
Can Audiologists remove wax from your ears?
YES! Wax (cerumen) removal is within the scope of practice for Audiologists. Earwax: Unsung hero or Menace? How about both! If there’s one thing we all have in common, it’s that our ears produce ear wax. And even though it may seem like a nuisance, ear wax is a critical part of a healthy ear […]
Audiologist or ENT: Which one is right for me?
I’ve found over the years that many do not know the difference between an Audiologist/Doctor of Audiology and an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) physician. Let’s break it down: Audiologist or Doctor of Audiology (AuD): The primary health-care professional who evaluates, diagnoses, treats and manages hearing loss (includes hearing aids, cochlear implants and bone anchored […]
My Hearing Aid is Not Enough! – Update on Accessories
With improvements in hearing aid technology over the years, we as Hearing HealthCare providers, have been afforded greater flexibility in helping more people to hear better. Sometimes hearing aids just aren’t enough and additional solutions may be needed. Whether it’s in the car, in the classroom, or in a meeting, options are available to supplement […]
Gardner Audiology Celebrates Better Speech and Hearing Month
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month! It’s a month where we remind everyone of the importance of their hearing, steps to take if hearing deficits are noticed and offer solutions. While we at Gardner Audiology are always doing our best to make our communities aware of the importance of hearing, May is a month […]
Phonak 2024 Hearing Aid Models Review
Phonak hearing aids continue to be one of the best rated hearing aids per Consumer Reports. Our providers in Crystal River, Dunnellon and Inverness are experts in fitting Phonak hearing aids and are here to help you with their latest offering, Lumity. Lumity, launched in 2022, is described as delivering “speech enhancement and directional microphone […]
Gardner Audiology Team Approach for the Best Hearing in Tampa Bay.
Choosing the best hearing health care provider these days can be daunting. Everywhere we look, newspapers, online, magazines and pharmacies you will see advertisements for hearing aids. Here in Inverness, we know you have several options; however, all are not created equally. Gardner Audiology employs doctors of Audiology and carefully selected and trained Hearing Instrument […]
Bluetooth for Hearing Aids Explained
Now a-days, pretty much every hearing aid has Bluetooth capabilities allowing you to connect the hearing aids to your smartphone. Bluetooth allows you to answer phone calls, listen to music, books or podcasts through your hearing aids with ease. Bluetooth also works with smartphone apps, where you can adjust the volume, mute the devices and […]
