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To increase the public’s access to hearing aids and improve hearing, the FDA established a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for adults 18 years of age and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss, that went into effect on October 17, 2022. Please CLICK on the following link: OTC Hearing Aids: What You Should Know

As we age, our hearing abilities can begin to decline, making it difficult to communicate and fully participate in daily life. Unfortunately, traditional hearing aids can be quite expensive, making them out of reach for many individuals who need them. That is where over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids come in. So can you get hearing aids without seeing an audiologist? Please CLICK on the following link: Can I Get A Hearing Aid Without An Audiologist?

Now that over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are available across the country, you may be tempted to go online and see what the options are. Unfortunately, it's a bit Wild West, with legitimate OTC hearing aids being sold adjacent to low-quality products, or even downright scams. Please CLICK on the following link: How To Spot An OTC Hearing Aid Scam

Difficulty hearing in noise often drives older adults to seek help, but most hearing screening tests are for loudness, not clarity. Both measures are needed for fully informed diagnosis and treatment. Please CLICK on the following link: Beyond The Audiogram

Dr. Clifford R. Olson from Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona discusses the 6 main differences between Hearing Aid Technology Levels and what you need to know before buying hearing aids.Please CLICK on the following link:The 6 Main Differences

Dr. Clifford Olson, Audiologist from Anthem Arizona, tells you what to expect when receiving hearing aids for the first time. Please CLICK on the following link: Hearing Aids For The First Time

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