Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older adults in the United States. Every year, millions of Americans over 65 experience a fall — and a significant number of those falls result in fractures, hospitalizations, lost independence, and a cascade of health consequences that are difficult to reverse. Most fall prevention conversations focus on the obvious risk factors: medication side effects, poor lighting, unsecured rugs, reduced muscle strength, and imp

If you have ever had a hearing test, you have probably seen your audiogram. It is the graph your audiologist shows you at the end of the evaluation — a collection of symbols scattered across a grid that, to most patients, looks like a connect-the-dots puzzle with no obvious pattern. Understanding what that graph is actually showing you transforms it from an abstract clinical document into a genuinely useful picture of your hearing health. Here is everything you need to know a

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic conditions in adults. The relationship between them is not incidental — it is biological, psychological, and social, and it runs in both directions. Understanding that connection is one of the most important reasons to take hearing health seriously, at any age. The conversation about hearing loss tends to focus on what people cannot hear. The more complet

Most people who experience sudden hearing loss assume it will pass. They wait a day, thinking it might be congestion from a cold. They wait a week, hoping it will clear up on its own. Some attribute it to earwax and try to manage it at home. By the time they see a doctor, weeks have gone by — and the window for treatment that could have restored their hearing may have already closed. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is a medical emergency. It is one of the few conditions in

"I can hear you fine — I just can't make out what you're saying." It is one of the most common things said in an audiology office, and one of the most misunderstood. Many people assume that if they can hear someone talking, their hearing must be fine, and that the real problem is something else — mumbling, background noise, or simply not paying close enough attention. In a meaningful number of cases, the real explanation is a specific and well-understood pattern of hearing lo

In October 2022, the FDA created a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids — devices available on store shelves and online without a prescription, a hearing test, or a visit to an audiologist. The appeal is obvious: lower cost, immediate access, no appointment required. But the convenience of skipping the professional evaluation is not a feature. It is the central problem with OTC hearing aids — and it is something most people considering them do not fully understand be

There is a moment that nearly every hearing aid wearer knows. You've invested in quality technology. Your audiologist has fitted your devices correctly. Your hearing has genuinely improved in everyday situations. And then you walk into a restaurant on a Saturday night, sit at the far end of a conference table, or try to follow a conversation across a noisy kitchen — and the aids, however good, still feel like they're coming up short. That gap between controlled listening envi

If you've ever noticed a ringing, buzzing, hissing, or whooshing sound that no one else seems to hear, you're not imagining things — and you're not alone. That sound has a name: tinnitus. It affects an estimated 15% of American adults, and for many people in Monmouth County, it's the first sign that something has changed in their hearing health. As an audiologist in Freehold, NJ, Dr. Alexandra Haynie, Au.D., CCC-A, ABA hears about tinnitus from patients regularly. Here's what

Most people don't wake up one day and suddenly realize they can't hear. Hearing loss is gradual — so gradual, in fact, that many people spend years compensating without realizing it. They sit closer to the TV. They ask people to repeat themselves and laugh it off. They avoid noisy restaurants. They nod along in conversations they can't quite follow. On average, people wait 10 years before seeking help for hearing loss. Ten years of missed conversations, strained relationships

Most hearing aids are reactive. They wait for sound to arrive, apply a set of pre-programmed rules, and amplify accordingly. For decades, that was the best available option. Oticon decided there had to be a better way — and the result is a philosophy called BrainHearing™, and its most advanced expression yet: the Oticon Intent. You Hear With Your Brain, Not Just Your Ears Oticon's BrainHearing™ philosophy, introduced in 2014, starts with a simple but profound observation: hea

When you start looking for help with your hearing, you'll quickly run into two different kinds of providers: audiologists and hearing aid dispensers. The titles sound similar, and both can sell you hearing aids — but the education, training, and scope of care behind each are meaningfully different. Understanding that difference helps you make an informed choice about who manages one of your most important senses. The Short Version An audiologist is a healthcare professional w

If someone told you there was a single modifiable health factor that accounts for more dementia risk than smoking, physical inactivity, or high blood pressure, you would probably want to know what it is — and what you can do about it. According to the 2024 Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care, that factor is untreated hearing loss. The Lancet Commission Finding That Changed How We Think About Hearing The Lancet Commission on Dementia is a panel of

Starkey's Omega AI is built around the G3 Gen AI Neuro Processor and DNN 360 — the world's first dual neural network directional hearing system. Learn what sets it apart from every previous Starkey generation.

Most NJ patients don't realize their insurance covers hearing aids. Learn how to check your benefits, what questions to ask, and how Haynie Audiology helps Monmouth County patients maximize their hearing aid coverage.

Only 20% of audiology clinics use real ear measurement when fitting hearing aids. Learn why this gold-standard verification matters — and how Haynie Audiology uses it for every patient in Freehold, NJ.

Not sure what a hearing test involves? Here's a complete step-by-step walkthrough of a comprehensive hearing evaluation at Haynie Audiology & Hearing Associates in Freehold, NJ, serving all of Monmouth County.

Hearing well is essential for staying connected with family, friends, and the world around us. If you live in Freehold, NJ, or anywhere in Monmouth County, finding a reliable audiology provider can make a big difference in your quality of life. Haynie Audiology offers expert hearing care tailored to your needs, helping you hear better and live more fully. What Haynie Audiology Offers to the Community Haynie Audiology serves the Freehold and Monmouth County area with a wide ra