Associated Audiologists

06/24/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 “𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐡” 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐃𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 👓💛

Ever wonder how to comfortably wear hearing aids and glasses at the same time? We get this question all the time in clinic—and there’s a simple way to make it easy.

✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬:
Glasses → Hearing Aid → Ear

We call it the “𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐡” 🥪
Having your glasses "sandwiched" between your head and your hearing aid helps everything sit comfortably, reduces pressure, and keeps your devices working the way they should—without the frustration. Put your glasses on first, then place your hearing aids between the glasses and your ear for a comfortable fit.

Dr. Katie Rhoads, audiologist at our Northland clinic in Kansas City, Mo., says, "This simple placement makes a big difference in daily comfort and consistency for our patients."

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐮𝐬𝐞?
Schedule a visit! We’re here to help you hear clearly and comfortably.
www.hearingyourbest.com/request-an-appointment/

06/21/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐬, 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐩𝐚𝐬 & 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 who are always there for life’s most important moments.💙

They listen to our worries, share sound advice, and make us laugh with their Dad jokes. But most of all, they love us.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Associated Audiologists!

06/19/2026

Celebrating freedom for all on Juneteenth. ❤

06/17/2026

Innovative treatment options are changing the conversation about tinnitus.

Lenire® uses a treatment approach called bimodal neuromodulation. Put simply, it uses two different types of stimuli -- sounds in your ears and gentle pulses on your tongue -- to help your brain pay less attention to tinnitus over time.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:
✔️ Customized sounds delivered through Bluetooth headphones.
✔️ Gentle, safe stimulation applied to the tongue.
✔️ Personalized treatment plan guided by a trained hearing professional.
✔️ Convenient at-home treatment.

Dr. Susan Smittkamp at our Shawnee Mission clinic is a trained Lenire provider and can help determine if this treatment may be right for you. And all of our audiologists can help you assess how tinnitus is affecting your daily life and explore different treatment options.

Learn more about Lenire and what to expect from treatment today.
www.hearingyourbest.com/what-is-tinnitus/lenire-tinnitus-treatment/

06/16/2026

It’s World Cup match day in KC today! ⚽️

Visitors from around the world are getting a taste of the Midwest, and we want to know: what are the can’t-miss traditions you recommend for our guests while they’re here?

Longtime Associated Audiologists patient Ken and his wife Tami stopped by one of the Parade of Hearts sculptures for a quick photo op recently. They recommend that everyone experience Brobeck’s BBQ, the Kansas City Symphony, and jazz at the Blue Room.

Add your favorites in the comments! 🎶

06/16/2026

𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬? 🔔

Let's talk about tinnitus. For some, it's just a mild annoyance, but for others, it becomes a significant issue that can impact focus, sleep and quality of life.

Our team provides evaluations and personalized treatment options to help patients better manage tinnitus symptoms and improve hearing wellness.

Learn more: www.hearingyourbest.com/what-is-tinnitus/

06/12/2026

Keeping it in the family 👪

Getting hearing aids is a breeze when your granddaughter is an audiologist! Rudy B. of Wakefield, Kan. stopped by our Manhattan clinic recently to get fitted with hearing aids by his granddaughter, Dr. Molly Whiteley.

We are ready to take care of you just like family at all 8 of our clinics. See you soon! 👋

06/10/2026

𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 🎧

Summer concerts, lawn equipment, fireworks, and power tools can all expose your ears to damaging noise levels.

Protecting your hearing now can help prevent long-term hearing loss later. Simple steps like wearing hearing protection and limiting loud noise exposure make a difference.

Our audiology team can help you better understand hearing protection and hearing wellness for every stage of life.

06/09/2026

Are you keeping it cool? 😎

Along with summer fun comes those less-delightful factors like extreme heat, severe storms and other weather events.

Check out these tips from the Red Cross about how to keep yourself safe in the summer heat, and be sure to check on friends and neighbors who may need extra help during a power outage or other emergency. ☀️⛈️🌪️

Safety tips on how to prepare for extreme heat, how to prevent heat-related illness such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, and how to find relief.

06/08/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 | June 9–16 👔

From teenage boys blasting music in their headphones to guys taking care of the lawn and working in the shop without hearing protection, hearing loss is one of the most common health concerns affecting men. Factors like age, workplace noise exposure, and untreated hearing changes over time can all play a part in hearing loss for men.

If conversations seem harder to follow or the TV volume keeps getting louder, it may be time for a hearing evaluation for yourself or someone you love.

Hearing health is a big part of taking care of your overall health. Don't put it off any longer--give us a call or schedule online today!

www.hearingyourbest.com