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An Insider’s View: The Fast-Paced Hearing Aid Service at Big Box Stores
A question that we often get asked about hearing aids is whether it’s worth it to go to Costco for them. It makes sense; Costco’s branded hearing aids are cheap and quick, and if you don’t like them, you can return them within six months for a refund. However, as we...
Apple’s Hearing Aid Features Released | Our Initial Impressions
Today, October 28, 2024, Apple released its iOS 18.1 software, which includes the long-anticipated hearing health features. This release has been a long time coming, as we have closely monitored the progress, announcements, and initial rumors over the past nine...
The Hidden Costs of Discount Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know
When deciding where to purchase hearing aids, many people are drawn to big-box retailers by their lower prices and quick services. However, what often goes unnoticed are the hidden costs associated with discount hearing aids that come without comprehensive care. We...
What Makes a Good Life? Insights from the Longest Study on Happiness
Better hearing leads to a better life. This message aligns perfectly with a remarkable TEDx Talk by Robert Waldinger, who delves into the findings of the Harvard Study of Adult Development – the longest-running study on happiness and well-being. This study offers...
Apple Officially Announces a Hearing Test and Hearing Aid Feature | What This Means
Yesterday (September 9, 2024), Apple held an online event to make a number of announcements about their next generation of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Having shared that Apple was rumored to be launching a 'Hearing Aid Mode' earlier this year, we watched with...
Personalized Hearing Care: Why It Matters
In today’s fast-paced world, the value of personalized service often gets overshadowed by the appeal of convenience and low prices. This is particularly evident in the realm of hearing care, where large retailers offer quick, transactional experiences that can seem...
Communication in Noisy Environments
Imagine you’re sitting at the beach, relaxing in the summer breeze and reading under the sun… when someone lying on a towel nearby starts talking on the phone. Loudly. Suddenly, your picturesque moment is ruined because you can’t seem to tune out the noise of this...
What’s the Difference between Costco and AVI New England?
When it comes to addressing hearing health, understanding your insurance coverage is crucial. For many of our patients at AVI New England, especially those with Aetna insurance, a common concern is whether their plan covers hearing aids and related hearing care...
Why You Should Trust Your Hearing Health to the Professionals at AVI New England
Imagine for a moment what life would be like if our hearing, or the hearing health of a loved one, was blunted. Many of the day-to-day sounds that we might take for granted- the sound of laughter of a loved one or a Robin singing, the babbling brook, or the breeze...
Are You Too Young to Have Hearing Loss? Understanding the Facts
When it comes to addressing hearing health, understanding your insurance coverage is crucial. For many of our patients at AVI New England, especially those with Aetna insurance, a common concern is whether their plan covers hearing aids and related hearing care...