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• Do’s and don’ts of hearing aid care Posted by Fred Hawkins, Hearing Instrument Specialist on December 11, 2018 Hearing aids are amazing! But even people with normal hearing can sometimes struggle in loud environments. If you find yourself in a busy environment, these tips can help. Do’s 1. Do look at the people you are speaking with. We all use visual cues whether we realize it or not. 2. Do try to situate yourself in good lighting to see everyone’s face. 3.... Read More
• How do you say, “It’s also an ear-worn language translator”? Posted by Fred Hawkins, Hearing Instrument Specialist on November 20, 2018 Introduced less than two months ago, Livio AI hearing aids are already changing how people think of and use hearing aids. Why? Because Livio AI is the first multi-purpose hearing device that not only sounds better than other hearing aids out there, it also let you track your brain and body health, stream music, phone calls and more from your smartphone, and... Read More
• The connection between diabetes and hearing loss Posted by Fred Hawkins, Hearing Instrument Specialist on November 14, 2018 The relationship between hearing loss and diabetes has long been debated. But research now concludes that hearing loss is more prevalent in adults with diabetes. One research study included data from participants ranging in age from 20 to 69. Important information they found: People with diabetes were 2x more likely to have hearing loss than people without. ... Read More
• You can now fine-tune your hearing aids from anywhere Posted by Fred Hawkins, Hearing Instrument Specialist on October 19, 2018 With our new telehealth program, Hearing Care Anywhere, Livio™ AI hearing aid wearers can request minor adjustments to their hearing aids from their hearing care professional — without needing to make an appointment or stop into their office. Hearing Care Anywhere is convenient, and it’s easy to use If you’re a hearing aid wearer, you know... Read More
• Hear better and live better with the Thrive Hearing app Posted by Fred Hawkins, Hearing Instrument Specialist on October 11, 2018 If you haven’t yet heard about our revolutionary new Livio™ AI hearing aids, then before you read any further, check out this real quick. And maybe this too. If you have heard about it — or if you’re back from that short detour — then this blog is all about the Thrive™ Hearing app, the “control unit” for Livio AI... Read More