Audiology Center of Maine

04/01/2026

Not intended for your ear holes, people!

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03/06/2026

Did You Know? Audiology Center of Maine is now serving patients in Dover-Foxcroft. Call (207) 902-8898 to schedule your visit.

03/05/2026

Did You Know? The inflammatory processes and potential microvascular changes implicated in COVID-related hearing loss and tinnitus might share common ground with mechanisms proposed for cognitive dysfunction (“brain fog”) seen in Long COVID. The co-occurrence of tinnitus and/or hearing loss with other Long-COVID symptoms—including anxiety, depression, and cognitive difficulties—can create a significant cumulative burden on patients’ quality of life and mental health.

Patients report changes in their hearing and cognitive function following a COVID-19 infection, or even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Symptoms such as “brain fog” and difficulty processing speech in noisy environments are two of the main complaints. What’s encouraging is that many of these patients respond well to structured auditory training, showing measurable improvement, especially when their symptoms started after COVID.

At Audiology Center of Maine, we are pleased to offer our patients auditory training using Lace AI Pro. LACE AI Pro (Listening and Communication Enhancement) is a scientifically validated, AI-powered auditory training platform designed to improve speech comprehension, reduce listening effort, and accelerate benefit to hearing loss treatment with prescription hearing aids. Developed over 20+ years by audiologists at the University of California San Francisco, it functions as "physical therapy for the brain," utilizing 10+ clinical trials to validate improved patient outcomes. Call us at 207-664-2123 or email us at info@audiologymaine.com to get started with auditory training today.

03/04/2026

Did You Know? In 2017, the European Dementia Commission listed HEARING LOSS as the #1 most modifiable lifestyle factor for reducing the risk of dementia.

Four out of every 10 (or 40%) of people diagnosed with dementia are considered PREVENTABLE.

If you or a loved one has untreated hearing loss, don’t put off treatment a moment longer. Call (207) 664-2123 or email info@audiologymaine.com to learn how our doctors can help.

03/03/2026

Did You Know? Hearing loss is correlated with an increased risk of dementia by as much as 200-500% (depending on degree of hearing loss).

03/02/2026

Did You Know?

The Lancet Commission on Dementia prevention, intervention, and care has put forth a list of 12 modifiable risk factors to reduce the risk of Dementia. Note that addressing hearing loss is the #1 most modifiable factor!

If you or a loved one is living with untreated hearing loss, do not wait – call (207) 664-2123 or email info@audiologymaine.com to learn how our doctors can help.

01/24/2026

Time for Saturday Science! Did you know?

High Blood Sugar Can Lead to Hearing Loss 👀Diabetes and hearing loss are highly correlated...but what does elevated blood sugar have to do with your ears? ...

01/21/2026

Did You Know? If you're feeling worn out at the end of a busy day, or having a difficult time following conversations easily in those noisy listening situations, maybe your brain needs some listening therapy. Our doctors prescribe auditory training to help you get your brain working more efficiently and more effectively. Visit our website (www.audiologymaine.com/auditory-training) to learn more, or call us at (207) 664-2123 to get started!

01/20/2026

Did you know?

Current smokers have a 70% higher risk of having hearing loss than nonsmokers.

01/14/2026

A highly recommended educational video that covers everything you need to know about the ear-to-brain connection, tinnitus, hearing in noise, and risk of cognitive decline. You are worth the 25 minutes of time! Audiology Center of Maine is pleased to be one of many Excellence In Audiology clinics across the country.

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01/13/2026

Did you know? We hear with our brains! The ear is just the sound detection system. All the work is done higher up in our brains. Simply amazing!

01/12/2026

Did you know? Vitamins are important for your hearing health.

Nutritional deficiencies in vitamin B12, iron, folic acid, and vitamin D affect the auditory system. Vitamin D is crucial for maintaining calcium balance and is essential for transmitting electrical impulses between nerve fibers and hair cells in the cochlea (organ of hearing). Some studies have reported that low levels of vitamin D can lead to sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and may also increase the risk of age-related hearing loss (ARHL).

Iron deficiency can reduce oxygen supply to cells, potentially damaging them and impairing the brain’s ability to process sound signals. This can lead to hearing loss and reduced auditory perception.

The formation of free radicals in the inner ear is a key factor in hearing loss, and vitamins A, C, and E, in synergy with magnesium, reduce changes in hearing thresholds more reliably than any single agent.

Deficiency of vitamin B12 has been linked to impaired myelination of neurons in the cochlear nerve, impaired cellular metabolism affecting nervous system and vascular system affecting hearing loss.