Bloomington-Normal Audiology

06/06/2026

“I decided I wasn’t going to tell anyone I’d gotten hearing aids. So I didn’t say anything about it...”

BNA patient Dale Hoke reflects on the fun surprise of letting his family discover his hearing devices on their own—and the reactions that followed. Schedule your appointment with BNA, and watch Dale’s light-hearted yet sincere full story, available now on the BNA YouTube channel or at bnaudiology.com/hearmystory

06/04/2026

Dizzy can mean different things.

A quick spin when you turn your head.
A lingering off-balance feeling.
A sudden episode that leaves you unsteady.

Our latest blog explains why the details matter. How often it happens, how long it lasts, and what seems to trigger it can help point toward the cause of vertigo and the right next step. It also covers common causes like BPPV, Ménière’s disease, vestibular neuritis, and ototoxicity.

Which word fits best: spinning, swaying, lightheaded, or off-balance?

👉 Keep Learning at
https://www.bnaudiology.com/blog/identifying-your-symptoms-can-help-treat-your-vertigo/

06/01/2026

What if hearing aids could tell when listening is wearing you out?

Our latest blog looks at the future of “neuro-aware” hearing aids — technology being explored to detect listening effort through brain activity and even pupil response.

The goal is not just louder sound. It is less strain, clearer conversation, and hearing support that adapts more personally to the person wearing it.

Which feature would you be most interested in: clearer speech in noise or less listening fatigue?

👉 Keep Learning at

What if your hearing aids could sense how hard your brain is working to follow a conversation? New research aims to create devices that adapt in real time

05/30/2026

“It’s not just about how loud something can be for whether you're going to be able to hear it.”

BNA patient Dale Hoke reflects on his hearing test, and then initially choosing the smallest hearing aid on the page—only to learn that what he truly needed was something different. Schedule your appointment with BNA, and watch Dale’s light-hearted yet sincere full story, available now on the BNA YouTube channel or at bnaudiology.com/hearmystory

05/28/2026

Hearing loss does not always sound like silence.

Sometimes it sounds like asking “What?” more often.
Turning up the TV.
Feeling worn out after a noisy dinner.

Our latest blog covers the hidden signs many people miss, including listening fatigue, trouble hearing speech in noise, social withdrawal, and subtle memory strain.

Which sign do you think people are most likely to brush off?

👉 Keep Learning at
https://www.bnaudiology.com/blog/hidden-signs-of-hearing-loss/

05/23/2026

“Any anxiety I had out in the car before I went in, it was gone by then for sure.”

BNA patient Dale Hoke talks about the difference a caring, confident approach made during his hearing evaluation, and how that experience felt completely different from his previous one at the hospital.

Schedule your appointment with BNA, and watch Dale’s light-hearted yet sincere full story, available now on the BNA YouTube channel or at bnaudiology.com/hearmystory

05/22/2026

We love seeing local businesses and programs work together to care for our community. Beginning June 1, Dave's Supermarket in Fairbury, IL will partner with the OSF Peace Meal Team to offer $4 meal tickets for customers 60 and older.

Stop by at the Deli next week on May 27th and 28th to learn more about this program and get signed up!

🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉 We’re super excited to officially announce that beginning June 1st, Dave's 3rd St. Deli will be partnering with the Peace Meal Program!

The OSF Peace Meal Team will be at the Deli helping customers (60 years and older) get signed up and selling $4 meal tickets on:
• Wednesday, May 27th | 10 AM – 2 PM
• Thursday, May 28th | 4 PM – 7 PM

Stop by, learn more about the program, and see how Peace Meal is making a difference in our community! OSF Peace Meal is partially funded by the East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging.

05/21/2026

Wishing you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day Weekend as we press pause to honor and remember.

05/18/2026

Your annual physical should be more than “everything looks fine.”

Our latest blog shares 8 smart questions to ask your doctor, including one that too many people skip:

“How’s my hearing?” The blog notes that hearing health is still one of the most overlooked parts of preventive care.

During National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, this is a simple reminder to make hearing part of the conversation.

What is one question you always mean to ask at your physical?

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Are you making the most of your annual physical exam? These eight essential questions can help you uncover potential health risks and improve communication

05/16/2026

“Someone could scream at me, and I still wouldn't hear them because I wouldn't understand it.”

BNA patient Dale Hoke shares how hearing loss isn’t always about volume—sometimes it’s about clarity, understanding, and slowly pulling away from conversations without even realizing it.

Schedule your appointment with BNA, and watch Dale’s light-hearted yet sincere full story, available now on the BNA YouTube channel or at bnaudiology.com/hearmystory