Decibels Audiology Helps Shed Light on Medicare and Hearing Aids Dr. Sarah Thomas examines Tim Scott, 64, of Naples, before his hearing test at Decibels Audiology and Hearing Center on June 23, 2016 in Naples, Florida. Hearing loss affects 30 million Americans and one in five people cannot afford hearing aids, which run $4,000 to $5,000 out of pocket, …