Florida Audiology Associates

03/26/2026

We loved sharing about hearing health at the YMCA! If your community would like us to share about hearing health and things to know when looking for hearing aids - please let me know and we can set up a breakfast or lunch meeting!

03/18/2026

Is it time to check your hearing?

Did you know the average person waits seven years from the time they notice hearing loss to actually seeking help?

While it might seem like a minor inconvenience, untreated hearing loss is linked to much bigger health concerns:

Increased Dementia Risk: Even mild loss can double your risk as the brain works overtime to process sound.

Balance Issues: People with untreated hearing loss are 3x more likely to experience falls.

Social Isolation: It’s exhausting to follow conversations, leading many to withdraw from the people they love.

At Florida Audiology Associates, we want to help you stay connected.

Don't wait another year. Let’s get you back to hearing the things that matter most.

If you are a senior and still working - contact us to see how we can get your the best hearing aids for your hearing loss!
Call 727-378-4383 to schedule an appointment.

03/16/2026

New Medicare legislation may be on the way. This article available on LinkedIn discusses the advantages of keeping traditional Medicare and the pitfalls of Medicare Advantage.

The Promoting Fairness for Medicare Providers Act highlights an important issue many patients are unaware of: not all Medicare coverage works the same when it comes to access to care. Stated plainly: Medicare Advantage is NOT Medicare - it is a replacement, not a supplement.

03/02/2026

Did you know that hearing health is directly linked to overall well-being? From staying sharp to staying connected with loved ones, your ears do a lot of heavy lifting!

If you’ve been asking "What?" more often lately, it might be time for a quick check-up.

Call our office to schedule an appointment. 727-378-4383

02/21/2026

Dr Smith’s response on LinkedIn regarding Moffitt Cancer Center’s decision to drop certain Medicare Advantage plans:

02/04/2026

Statistics show that men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults ages 20-69. Whether it's hobbies, work environments, or biology, your risk is higher.

When was the last time you checked your ears? Call 727-378-4383 to schedule an appointment.

02/02/2026

When you have hearing loss, your brain stops receiving certain sounds from the outside world. To compensate for this silence, it often creates its own noise to fill the gap—which you experience as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, or clicking).

This is why hearing aids are often the best treatment! By amplifying real external sounds, we give your brain the stimulation it's craving, which often causes that internal ringing to fade into the background.

📞 Call us to schedule your appointment: 727-378-4383

01/30/2026

If you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves often, you aren't alone—but you don't have to live with it.
📅 Schedule a baseline evaluation: 727-378-4383

01/29/2026

A surprising discovery has linked difficulties hearing in noisy environments to a higher risk of dementia. This large British study, carried out on more than 80,000 adults, opens up new perspectives on preventing this neurodegenerative condition.

What do these findings mean for our auditory health and our long-term cognitive well-being?
....People with poor hearing faced a doubled risk of dementia. Half of the participants with inadequate hearing were not even aware of it. Most notably, the association remained strong even after accounting for other known risk factors.

This strengthens the idea that protecting our hearing may help safeguard the brain. Simple actions, such as wearing hearing protection in loud environments or using hearing aids when recommended, could potentially lower the risk of cognitive decline later in life.

Do you think you may have hearing loss? Call now to schedule an appointment. We will show your your results and talk about your options.

When you plan your yearly health screenings - add a hearing test to your list! 727-378-4383

01/28/2026

Hearing loss affects your daily life. Many people don't start annual hearing tests until they have moderate hearing loss. There are many benefits to treating your hearing loss. Call now to schedule your appointment: 727-378-4383

01/21/2026

Call to schedule your appointment: 727-378-4383