Don’t miss a beat with our top 5 blog articles of 2020! Find answers to some of the most common questions from the past year! Read them again and share with friends to spread the word!
Topics: hearing, communication, hearing aids, summer, summertime, hearing loss, hearing health, hearing test, Hearing aid care, Hearing aid care: 6 summer risks, allergies, itchy ears, hearing aid tips, Medicare, Ask the Expert, Moisture, Dry out your hearing aids, Ear wax, Face mask
Ask the Expert: If Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids, who does?
Today’s Question:
“I need hearing aids, but I also need help paying for them. I thought Medicare would help with the cost, but I’ve been told that I should look for coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan. What’s the real story? I’m confused!”
Topics: hearing aids, hearing aid coverage, insurance coverage, hearing aid prices, schedule an appointment, Medicare Advantage, Affordable Hearing Solution, Health Insurance, Hearing Benefit, Affordable Hearing Aids, Medicare, Ask the Expert
Ask the Expert: Why people avoid or delay a decision to wear hearing aids
Today’s Question:
“One of my good friends has a hearing problem, and it’s obvious to everyone (including herself). She went in for a hearing test and seemed happy to find out she was a good candidate for hearing aids. However, when I asked her about it later, she said ‘I’m not ready yet,’ but wouldn’t tell me why. What’s holding my friend back?"
Topics: hearing aids, hearing loss, Flex Spending, hearing aid price range, hearing loss treatment, prices on hearing aids, hearing aid coverage, hearing aid price, insurance coverage, hearing solutions, FSA/HSA Flex Spend Dollars, hearing aid prices, Hearing Program, Cost of Health Care, schedule an appointment, Medicare Advantage, family & friends, Family member, Affordable Hearing Solution, Hearing Aid Discount, Health Insurance, Affordable Insurance, hearing discount, Affordable Hearing Aids, technology, self-esteem, Hearing Aid Features, new hearing aids, Medicare, Ask the Expert, Advanced technology, Nearly invisible hearing aids, Modern hearing aids
Ask the Expert: Safely addressing hearing loss during the COVID-19 era
Today’s Question:
“I was planning to see an audiologist about my hearing loss, and then COVID-19 put my plans on hold! Is now a good time to reschedule my appointment? My hearing definitely needs help, but I don’t want to take any undue risks with my health.”
Topics: hearing aids, hearing loss, hearing appointment, hearing loss treatment, hearing help, schedule an appointment, hearing evaluation, hearing healthcare professional, Untreated Hearing Loss, Hearing Aid Technology, Hearing Aid Features, hearing aid tips, Ask the Expert, COVID-19
Ask the Expert: When and How to Discuss a Loved One’s Hearing Loss
Today’s Question:
“I’ve noticed that my husband’s hearing has gradually deteriorated over the past couple years. I’m thinking I should talk to him about it before it gets a lot worse. Is this the right time, and can you guide my discussion?”
Topics: hearing care, hearing loss, hearing appointment, hearing test, hearing loss treatment, insurance coverage, schedule an appointment, FSA, HSA, Medicare Advantage, hearing evaluation, depression, Family member, Hearing Aid Cost, Untreated Hearing Loss, Affordable Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss and Falls, dementia, Injury-Causing Falls, Social Isolation, hearing quiz, Ask the Expert
Ask the Expert: How is hearing loss connected to mental health?
In part two of this “Ask the Expert” series, Amplifon Hearing Health Care audiologist Carrie Meyer, Au.D., answers a question about the connection between hearing loss and mental health.
Topics: Tinnitus, hearing loss, hearing health, insurance coverage, cognitive decline, Healthy Hearing, Medicare Advantage, Hearing Aid Cost, Untreated Hearing Loss, Dementia and Hearing Loss, alzheimer's, dementia, Alzheimer's Prevention, Hearing Loss and Depression, Depression and Anxiety, Social Isolation, Cognitive Ability, Ask the Expert, Whole Person Health
Ask the Expert: Hearing Loss and Physical Health
Our ‘Ask the Expert’ series is back! This time, Amplifon Hearing Health Care audiologist Carrie Meyer, Au.D., is answering frequently-asked questions about hearing loss and how it’s connected to your overall health.
Topics: hearing loss, hearing health, Hearing and the heart, schedule an appointment, Healthy Hearing, Heart and Hearing Health, head injury, Dementia and Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss and Falls, Hearing Loss and Injuries, Hearing Loss and Accidents, income loss, social skills, relationships, self-esteem, environmental, infections, nutrients, dizziness, falls, alzheimer's, dementia, Alzheimer's Prevention, Hearing Loss and Depression, Depression and Anxiety, Injury-Causing Falls, Social Isolation, Dementia Prevention, Cognitive Ability, Ask the Expert, Whole Person Health
Read what you've been overhearing everyone talk about! These are the top 5 articles that we shared over 2019. Read them again and share with friends to spread the buzz!
Topics: summertime, hearing loss, heart-healthy, World Heart Day, hearing aid coverage, hearing aid reviews, hearing aid price, insurance coverage, hearing solutions, hearing help, summer tips, hearing aid prices, Hearing aid care, hearing aid maintenance, Hearing and the heart, Voluntary Benefits, Hearing Healthcare Benefit, Hearing Program, Audiologists, Comorbidities, Cost of Health Care, Hearing Healthcare, hearing healthcare provider, Affordable Hearing Solution, Hearing Healthcare Program, Hearing Aid Discount, Hearing Aid Cost, Untreated Hearing Loss, Health Insurance, Hearing Benefit, American Heart Month, Cardiovascular Health, Healthcare Costs, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart and Hearing Health, Affordable Insurance, Affordable Healthcare, hearing discount, Affordable Hearing Aids, technology, hearing aid fittings, environmental, low-price guarantee, loss & damage, check your benefits, Hearing Aid Technology, Savings, new hearing aids, hearing aid tips, Medicare, Ask the Expert, hearing care provider