If you’re in the market for new hearing aids, it's always best to start with an audiologist. But if you’re already a hearing-aid user, and your old hearing aids are still okay, you might want to do some research first. I have an Advanced Bionics cochlear implant and a Phonak hearing aid, made by the … Continue reading How Much Does that Hearing Aid Cost?
Month: February 2026
Need a New Hearing Aid? What’s It Going to Cost You?
I need a new hearing aid. But how much I need it depends in part on how much it’s going to cost. This is surprisingly difficult information to obtain. I have an Advanced Bionics cochlear implant and a Phonak hearing aid, made by the same parent company, Sonova. It makes sense to stick with Sonova, … Continue reading Need a New Hearing Aid? What’s It Going to Cost You?
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I Should Be Deaf by Now. Here’s Why I’m Not.
Years ago, my ENT, Dr. Ronald Hoffman at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (now part of Mt. Sinai), assured me that I’d never be deaf. I wasn’t convinced. My hearing had been in steep decline over the previous two decades, and no one could determine why. What could possibly halt the downward plunge? I … Continue reading I Should Be Deaf by Now. Here’s Why I’m Not.
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