Gardner Audiology Doctor's

Update to the Hearing Care for Children Act
October 11, 2018 By Dr. Angela Schenk, Gardner Audiologist
Earlier this year, my children and I went to the capitol in Tallahassee seeking support for The Hearing Care for Children Act. The Act would require private insurances in the state of Florida to cover hearing aids for children 0-21, similar to bills in 24 other states and subsidized insurances in all states. Unfortunately, the… [Read More]

Who Repairs Phonak, Widex, Starkey. Oticon and Signia Hearing Aids in Florida Counties of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Citrus?
October 4, 2018 By Valerie Schiavo B.S., Gardner Audiology
All brands of hearing aids including, Phonak, Widex, Starkey. Oticon and Signia have parts that can fail. When a hearing aid doesn’t sound quite right, or just stops working altogether, it can be difficult to determine what your next step should be. Usually, your hearing aid provider will teach you some at-home trouble shooting tips… [Read More]

Why are proper hearing aids more expensive than internet devices?
October 1, 2018 By Valerie Schiavo B.S., Gardner Audiology
Often the most asked question by those seeking help with hearing loss is “Why are hearing aids so expensive?” As most insurances do not cover hearing aids, this is usually the primary concern for most consumers. The answer to this question is comprised of many different parts which all should be taken into consideration when… [Read More]

How Do I Know If I Need A Hearing Aid?
September 26, 2018 By Valerie Schiavo B.S., Gardner Audiology
Many people lose their hearing as they age. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “1 in 4 Americans between ages 65 and 74 have hearing loss” and “1 in 2 Americans over age 75 have hearing loss.” Often, because this is a slow process happening over a long period of time,… [Read More]

Where is the Best Place to Get My Hearing Tested in West Central Florida?
September 23, 2018 By Valerie Schiavo B.S., Gardner Audiology
When seeking hearing healthcare, there are many options to navigate. Often newspapers, television commercials, and radio stations are bombarded with advertisements for places to go for hearing aids. How do you determine the best resource out of so many options? Generally, when it comes to hearing healthcare, there are three primary options: hearing instrument specialists,… [Read More]

How long do hearing aids last?
September 20, 2018 By Lauren Benoit B.A., Gardner Audiology
Typically, hearing aids are replaced about every 5 years. Though it is possible for them to last longer, there are various factors that may contribute to hearing aids being replaced sooner, depending on the individual. Loss and damage: Hearing aids that are damaged beyond repair or lost will need to be replaced. If you need… [Read More]

Can I Wear My Hearing Aids On An Airplane?
September 17, 2018 By Dr. Rachel Conter, Gardner Audiologist
When traveling, things should be as stress free as possible. What do you need to worry about, and what can you put on the back burner? At Gardner Audiology, our audiologists want to make sure your hearing aids are the least of your concerns. Wearing hearing aids should be simple and easy. A question we… [Read More]

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