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/

We take a genuine interest in each patient, and we have for 35 years. BNA is hear for you.

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?

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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