Medicare’s relationship with hearing care is one of the more confusing corners of the programme, and getting it wrong can mean an unexpected bill. The short version is that some audiology services are covered and some are not, and the difference comes down to whether the visit is diagnostic or routine. Under Original Medicare Part

This surprises a lot of people. Audiologists are associated with hearing, so it seems odd that they would have anything to do with balance. But the vestibular system, the part of the inner ear that controls balance, sits right alongside the hearing structures. Audiologists are specifically trained to test and treat problems in both. Dizziness

Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound is present. Ringing, buzzing, hissing, a high-pitched tone that never quite goes away. It is extremely common in older adults, and in most cases it is not dangerous. The difficulty is knowing when it is something that needs attention and when it can be left

If you’ve never been to an audiology appointment before, the process can feel a little opaque. Most people go in not quite sure what to expect and come out surprised by how straightforward it was. Here is what actually happens. The appointment typically runs between 30 and 60 minutes. It takes place in a quiet,

Most people assume they’re more or less the same thing. Different names for the same job, probably working out of the same building. They’re not, and the distinction matters rather a lot when your parent’s hearing is failing and you’re trying to work out who to call. An ENT, which stands for ear, nose and