MacDonald Audiology

03/05/2026

Estrogen has an effect on all parts of your body, so as it wanes, it can actually impact your hearing. Find out how the research has looked at hearing and menopause in today's article. 🌞

https://macdonaldaudiology.com/menopause-hearing-changes/

Many women aren’t aware that hearing and balance can also be affected by shifting hormone production. Learn what you do proactively to keep your hearing health.

03/05/2026

Did you know...

The average time that hearing aid batteries last:
Size 312 lasts ~5 days
Size 13 lasts ~10 days

People's dexterity changes over time. If you struggle with arthritis, stiff fingers, hand numbness, or vision - a rechargeable option may be much easier.

Especially if this is the difference between actually hearing well, or not!
There are many rechargeable options available today. Ask about a trial at your next appointment with us.

03/01/2026

Featuring - Dr. Kyrsten Stephany, AuD, FAAA

A Kansas native and graduate of the Wichita State University Audiology program, Kyrsten Stephany, AuD, has provided hearing diagnostics, hearing aid fittings, and counseling in private practice since 2015. She brings her experience serving newborns, children, and adults to our staff and is our tinnitus care expert.

Our patients and families tell us they appreciate her expertise and care!

Before moving to WNY, Dr. Stephany practiced in Kansas and Colorado.

Dr. Stephany is Restoring Communication in Rochester.

02/28/2026

Our Virtual Acoustic Environment is still the only VAE system in Rochester available to hearing instrument patients.

After hundreds of fits using our technology, our patients report a substantial AND measurable increase in speech recognition and clarity. The VAE is a game-changer for anyone who depends on their hearing aids for work and life.

Request your hearing aid fit with the VAE system to get the most personalized hearing setup possible!

02/27/2026

National Retro Day means if the year you were born starts with 19XX, you probably need to come and see us!

Our kind and caring team is ready to help you on your path to better hearing!

02/26/2026

Today's Hot HearingTip 🔥🔥

Have you ever been on a phone call where you can hear the talker clearly through your hearing aids, but the other person has difficulty hearing you?

This is likely because the hearing aids are using their own microphones to pick up your voice and transmit it back to your cell phone, rather than using the phone’s own internal microphone. With Apple’s updated operating system (iOS 26) you can now select your cell phone microphone to speak into when on phone calls.

To do this while you’re on a phone:
- call swipe down from the top right-hand corner of the phone’s screen to reveal the Phone Controls page. - Tap ‘Phone Control’ at the top of the page and it will open a menu which shows a level meter for the Audio Input.
-Tap the Audio Input option tab (it will like say ‘Same as System’), then select iPhone Microphone. Once you’ve done this you will still be able to hear the talker directly through your hearing aids, but now you can hold the phone near your mouth so the other person can hear your voice more clearly.
- Call swipe down from the top right-hand corner of the phone’s screen to reveal the Phone Controls page. - Tap ‘Phone Control’ at the top of the page and it will open a menu that shows a level meter for the Audio Input.

Sounds and Haptics, then tap
Input (at the top of the screen, then tap
iPhone Microphone

We'll be doing a video for this soon!

02/24/2026

Sometimes your hearing instrument will make sounds of its own.

Our guide has reminders of what those mean and what steps it is asking you to take, for recharging and other alerts.

Read here> https://macdonaldaudiology.com/sounds-hearing-aids-make/

Your hearing aids make sounds to help you set up, alerts and charging notifications. Here are Dr. MacDonald's setting recommendations to get you on the right path.

02/22/2026

Our comprehensive list of ototoxic medications is a handy check for anyone with serious health conditions who is receiving treatment.

Print this out and take it with you to your next doctor's appointment. We will work with your care team to be sure that all steps are discussed to keep as much hearing as possible.

https://macdonaldaudiology.com/ototoxic-medications/

Print this ototoxic drug list out for your next doctor's visit. We encourage talking to your physician for the best possible outcome when undergoing treatment.

02/21/2026

February is a short month in Rochester, that can feel long!

People who get out of their home and take a walk while the sun is out report more energy, better thought processing and just an overall happy feeling. (We think it's the vitamin D and fresh air!) 🌞❄

Our older patients find it difficult to navigate ice and snow sometimes, so open the window for some fresh air if you can't get outside safely.

02/19/2026

The easiest way to request an appointment if you struggle on the phone is to use our handy online Appointment form. 🖥📱

Fill it out any time - day or night - and our team will get back with you within 24 hrs (during the work week) to confirm your day and time, and your requested audiologist.

Easy breezy, lemon squeezy! 🍋

Online appointment request. Contact our offices with quick addresses and phone numbers for appointments and directions to our buildings.

02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year!
What are you doing to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse?

Shēntǐ jiànkāng (身体健康): May you have good health

02/14/2026

The Peak Hearing Program was created for entry-level hearing aid needs to give high quality solutions, at a reasonable cost. We know that cost is a barrier for many not yet-wearers and so this program was created to give excellent hearing care and instrumentation to those who need it to live a full and healthy life!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Bk54qs4mM

Drs. MacDonald and Stephany introduce the benefits of our Peak Hearing Program in Rochester. - Better hearing results than OTC- Better instrument offerings...