Here’s what we know up to now: According to speculation from various news outlets, Apple plans to enter the hearing care market with a new feature in iOS 18 called “Hearing Aid Mode.” Set for a predicted release in September 2024, this new update could focus on...
Nancy Duncan Recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Nancy Duncan of Duncan Hearing Healthcare has been honored with the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 Award, presented by the industry-recognized affiliate Orange & Gray. This accolade celebrates Nancy's outstanding...
What’s the Difference between a Standard Hearing Evaluation and a Hear Wellness Assessment at Duncan Hearing Healthcare?
Although we all recognize the big differences between a night at a budget motel and a night at the Ritz Carlton, some people incorrectly believe that all hearing tests are the same. The truth is that the differences are just as vast. With hearing tests being available...
How to Improve the Performance of a Lexie B1 (Over-the-Counter) Hearing Aid| An Audiologist’s Advice
If you have stumbled upon this article, I think it is safe to assume that you have purchased the Lexie B1 hearing aids by Bose, and you are not as satisfied as you were hoping to be. First things first, I want to give you my admiration.You, like many others, have made...
How to Improve the Performance of a Lucid (Over-the-Counter) Hearing Aid| An Audiologist’s Input
If you have Google searched your way to this article, then it is probably safe for me to assume that you own a pair of Lucid hearing aids and are not completely satisfied with your purchase. Before we get started on troubleshooting Lucid hearing aids, I want you to...
How to Improve the Performance of a Sony CREC10 (OTC Hearing Aid) | An Audiologist Answers
As you’re reading this article, I can only assume that you have purchased a Sony CREC10 over-the-counter hearing aid and it’s not performing as you had originally hoped. First of all, I would like to congratulate you. One of the reasons why many audiologists are in...
The Yellow Brick Road | Scary Hearing Loss Stats and Our Dorothy!
Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year. It’s the day that we laugh more than any other as well dress up in hilarious (and sometimes horrifying) costumes, and we have so much fun with patients. This year was no different as some of the team had great fun...
Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive? Dr. Nancy Provides A Comprehensive Breakdown [VIDEO]
Hi, I'm Dr. Nancy Duncan, and a question I'm often asked is, “Why are hearing aids so expensive?” My reply is always the same – define expensive because expensive means different things to different people. And when people's answers range between $5,000 and $12,000 a...
How Do Prescription Hearing Aids Compare To Over-The-Counter Devices?
Recently, President Biden introduced an executive order that allows Americans to access over-the-counter (OTC) hearing devices more easily. This is excellent news for some but confusing for others. Those who are just starting to experience a hearing loss now have many...
Jabra vs. ReSound – Here’s What People Are Saying
With the recent changes being made to how we access hearing care, we want to get all the facts straight and ensure that everyone here in our corner of Massachusetts is getting the best care possible. Part of that is experimenting with new products to see if they...