Audiology Center of Maine

05/21/2026

Treating hearing loss and tinnitus is NOT elective healthcare.

Hearing is medically necessary for healthy social, emotional, physical, and cognitive function.

Physical Health:
Untreated hearing loss results in people being less physically active. Science shows us that genetics is only 25% responsible for the endurance of our Centenarians. Guess what the other 75% is? Lifestyle & Activity! We must remain active.

Audiology Center of Maine is pleased to offer our patients no-cost access to Preventing Decline, a lifestyle program designed to slow aging and protect your mind and body across four key areas: Exercise, Hearing, Nutrition, and Community. Learn more at preventingdecline.com

If you or a loved one has hearing loss, don’t wait. Call (207) 664-2123 or email info@audiologymaine.com to begin treatment today.

05/19/2026

Treating hearing loss and tinnitus is NOT elective healthcare.

Hearing is medically necessary for healthy social, emotional, physical, and cognitive function.

Withdrawal from social situations is common in individuals with hearing loss, even in the earliest stages of the disorder. Most patients mention feelings of embarrassment, loneliness, inadequacy, fear of making mistakes in conversations, and feeling like they are not part of the conversation.

Don’t let untreated hearing loss prevent you from enjoying life to the fullest. Call (207) 664-2123 or email info@audiologymaine.com to begin treatment today.

05/18/2026

Did You Know? Hearing loss is a progressive degenerative disorder.

Hearing loss increases the risk of:
• Dementia
• Falls ( #1 cause of injury-related death in adults)
• Hospitalizations
• Losing your home
• Institutionalizations
• Lost wages
• Premature death!

As audiologists, we are ethically bound to educate our patients and tell them what we know to be true and what research tells us every day.

If you or a loved one is living with hearing loss, don’t wait. Call (207) 664-2123 or email info@audiologymaine.com to begin treatment today. Check out our website audiologymaine.com for more information.

05/15/2026

Memory loss, cognitive decline and dementia are NOT a normal part of aging.

Struggling to hear in noise, groups, church or family activities is also not normal.

Hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition affecting our seniors and when treated, is the single most modifiable risk factor for the prevention of dementia.

Hearing loss is a medical condition and is a serious detriment to overall health and well-being.

If you or a loved one is living with hearing loss or tinnitus, don’t wait. Help is just a phone call away. (207) 664-2123 or email us at info@audiologymaine.com.

05/14/2026

How clean are YOUR hearing aids?

Cleaning your hearing aids at home ensures they deliver clear, consistent sound, which prevents the brain from overworking to interpret muffled noises. When hearing aids are clogged with earwax, the brain must spend immense energy trying to understand speech, causing "cognitive load" that can accelerate mental decline.

By keeping devices clean, you reduce this strain, keeping the brain actively engaged, improving memory, and reducing the long-term risk of dementia.

Contact us today to learn how you can keep your hearing aids functioning their best. audiologymaine.com

05/12/2026

Why is it important to seek medical treatment for your hearing loss and tinnitus?

1. People who can hear in noise stay more active, participate in more social and family activities, maintain their independence, and stay in their home longer.

2. People who treat their hearing loss can reduce their risk of cognitive decline, memory loss, and dementia.

3. People who treat their hearing loss may reduce or eliminate their tinnitus.

4. People who can hear properly feel better about themselves and that can greatly increase their confidence and livelihood.

So do NOT put it off. Hearing loss isn’t something that you can “grow out of” or “manage on your own.” The problems that come with hearing loss only get worse and harder to treat the longer they go untreated (or under-treated).

Call (207) 664-2123 or email info@audiologymaine.com to begin treatment today.

05/11/2026

A groundbreaking study published shows that a one-time gene therapy can successfully treat a rare form of inherited deafness in children and adults, with improvements lasting over 2.5 years. By delivering a healthy gene to the inner ear, 90% of participants experienced significant hearing restoration, allowing some to hear, speak, and understand speech for the first time. This safe and effective treatment offers hope for curing genetic hearing loss and represents a major milestone in regenerative medicine.

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05/11/2026

Did you know? Hearing check ups starting at age 50 is a proper part of healthy aging.

Prevention is often less troublesome and way less costly. Like with heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc., it is important to catch hearing loss early and treat it early!

If you have ringing in the ears, feel like people mumble when they talk, have difficulty hearing in background noise, or can hear but speech just isn’t clear call and make an appointment for your Audiologic & Cognitive Evaluation.

Call (207) 664-2123 or email info@audiologymaine.com

04/24/2026

You NEVER want to equate your hearing and brain health to buying something off the shelf at a big-box store, a retail pharmacy, or from the internet! The medical treatment of hearing loss does not boil down to: ‘hey, I need a widget to help me hear better – what’s it gonna cost me?’.

Hearing healthcare is not a simple financial transaction wherein you purchase a traditional hearing aid and just stick it in your ear. That is like thinking diabetes only needs attention when your foot needs to be amputated. The proper medical treatment of hearing loss and tinnitus is a long-term relationship between the patient and the provider. That relationship requires commitment from both.

At Audiology Center of Maine, we strive to provide high quality hearing healthcare for high quality living. If you or a loved one is living with hearing loss, or if you have concerns with your cognitive health - please don't wait. Call us today so we can help you get started on the journey towards living a better quality life.

At Audiology Center of Maine, audiologists Drs. David and Elizabeth Beal Jardine, provide comprehensive audiological evaluations to evaluate and diagnose various hearing problems – for patients of all ages.

04/16/2026

Living with hearing loss and thinking it’s no big deal that you can’t hear great because it’s normal as we get older? Think again. Your ability to stay a part of the conversation and remain independent impacts everybody around you. Aging is inevitable; but decline is optional!