MacDonald Audiology

10/23/2026

We had such a good time last weekend in Naples that we completely forgot to get a sound level for you!

The chill was chillin', the BBQ at Grove BBQ was delicious, the leaf peepers were out! 🍂🍇🍾

What are your plans for this weekend?

10/21/2026

Write it down! ✏️

Write it down to make it easier to explain at your next hearing appointment!

At____ I was trying hear___. The difficulty was _____. I tried ___, and ____ and _____ happened as a result.

Bring this note to your next audiology appointment with us so our team can work on the issue with all of the important details.

10/20/2026

Thanks again to StJohn’s Meadows for allowing us to speak yesterday on important hearing health matters.

10/19/2026

➡ Today - Monday, October 19th - Dr. MacDonald will be at St John's Meadows to discuss the important topic of "Hearing Loss & Dementia" with community residents.

St. John's Meadows indicated that this would be an important topic for their active Meadows and Brickstone residents to learn how to manage this for their partners and themselves.
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10/15/2026

Dr. Stephany’s Perspective on Tinnitus

If you live with tinnitus, you have probably searched for a cure.

You may have seen advertisements for supplements, drops, special diets, sound programs or devices promising to stop the ringing or buzzing in your ears. When tinnitus is interfering with sleep, concentration or simply your ability to enjoy a quiet room, those promises can be very appealing.

But there is an important distinction I make with my tinnitus patients at MacDonald Audiology ... Read On...

For many patients, the goal of tinnitus treatment is not to magically switch the sound off. It is to make the tinnitus less noticeable, less intrusive and less disruptive to everyday life.

10/13/2026

Supplements and vitamins marketed as tinnitus cures

There is currently no vitamin, herbal supplement or dietary supplement that has been proven by the FDA and testing to cure tinnitus.

That does not mean nutrition and overall health are unimportant. It means patients should be cautious when a product claims that taking a particular supplement will eliminate chronic tinnitus.

For more, visit our website for tinnitus-related information based on current FDA and proven clinical evidence.

Audiology and hearing aid practice located in Rochester & Greece, NY, has an experienced and caring team. Restoring Communication.

10/12/2026

When to go for battery-powered or rechargable hearing aids.

Wearers who work an on-call schedule, love to backpack or have severe hearing loss tend to head off issues with user error or incomplete charging. 🚨

People with young children tend to prefer the rechargeable option - however, today's heavily child-proof packaging is designed to prevent swallowing.

There is no performance change between the two options, so you should use whichever option makes sense to you.

10/08/2026

You work hard. Your hearing shouldn't.

Solar farm construction in the Rochester region is booming.
It's also incredibly loud during the site prep and panel installation phases.

If you are working on a solar crew this year, we'd like you to be sure that your hearing levels are still intact.

Visit us for a baseline hearing assessment to determine if you have work-induced hearing damage.

We are Restoring Communication.

10/05/2026

We hope you enjoyed the spectacular Rochester weather this weekend! Where did your hearing aids take you? 🍂

09/25/2026

Scams happen to good people.

Do your research on the technology and the company before committing any funds to purchasing hearing aids online. We're hearing about a surge in this fraud and want our patients and families in Rochester, NY, to be aware.

Learn more: https://macdonaldaudiology.com/beware-hearing-aid-scams/

Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones from falling victim to an online scam.