Patient Resources
Joseph Biden, OTCs, And Medicare Insurance – Starkey’s Take On The Industry
Not long ago, Starkey joined together in Washington, D.C. to discuss industry activities, including their new advocacy and advice to hearing professionals. With the rise of over-the-counter hearing aids, they gave their estimate of what’s going to happen over the next...
Why People With A Hearing Loss Struggle With Face Masks
COVID-19 has forced the entire world to face challenges that we never thought we'd have to face in our lifetimes. To assist in halting the spread, many states across the country have made it mandatory to wear a face mask while out in public. This also translates to...
The Impact Oregon’s Air Quality Is Having On Cognitive Health And What We’re Doing About It
Oregon State is facing a real environmental challenge right now. Year on year, the fire season has been starting earlier and lasting longer, and the smoke from the wildfires is seriously impacting the air. This impact is causing sudden fluctuations in air quality,...
Current COVID-19 Requirements And Future Considerations In Our Clinic
With 55% of the Oregon population now vaccinated, we’re feeling more hopeful than ever – but the fight against COVID-19 is not over yet. With the new Delta variant causing a rise in new cases, we must continue making the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of...
Biden’s New Executive Orders Regarding Hearing Aids
In a recent executive order, Biden stated that “hearing aids are so expensive ($5,000+/pair) that only 14% of approximately 48 million Americans with hearing loss use them.” This statement is somewhat inaccurate, as the prevalence of hearing loss in the United States...
What are The Different Color Options on the ReSound ONE?
One of the most common questions we are asked when introducing patients to the ReSound ONE is, “what are the color options?” With the ReSound ONE offering an option of eight different colors based on your preference, there is a style to match your skin color, hair...
How To Install ReSound Hearing Aid Software
Our team at Audiology & Hearing Aid Associates is passionate about helping patients long after being fitted with their devices. This is why we do everything we can to provide helpful resources for our valued hearing aid users to ensure they make the most out of...
How Audiology & Hearing Aid Associates Is Prepared For Whatever Happens Next | Our Long-Term Promise To You
Achieving better hearing is a two-way street. It requires you to make the first step to get help and an experienced hearing healthcare provider to make your journey as smooth as possible. But, in order to do that, you have to know that the hearing healthcare provider...
The Health And Safety Precautions We’re Adopting In Our Clinic
With a seven-day running average of 17,498 doses of the vaccine a day, Oregon is well in line for the vaccination target. While we are heading in the right direction, this is by no means the end of coronavirus and it is essential that we remain vigilant. With the rise...
Why Should You Get Your Hearing Tested?
There are several reasons why you should have your hearing tested regularly, but the chief reason is that it can limit any long-term damage of not having a hearing loss treated. Regular hearing assessments should be as important as your yearly checkups at the dentist,...