Monthly Archives: December 2010

Signing off Until 2011!

Posted on December 21, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

Happiest of Holidays to My Blog Followers & All the Best in the 2011! Taking some time off to spend the holidays with family and friends. To the left is a family Christmas picture taken in 1972 with my brothers … Continue reading →

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Do-It-Yourself CIC Drawstring Repair

Posted on December 16, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

Occasionally, the drawstring of your patient’s CIC may break, creating challenges in hearing instrument removal. Rather than automatically sending the device back to the manufacturer for repair, a handful of products, most of which you probably already have access to in … Continue reading →

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Get LOOPED this Holiday Season & in the New Year!

Posted on December 14, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

Imagine your patients being able to simply flip a switch and hear much better in difficult-to-hear situations. This scenario does not have to be a line item on your holiday wish list. Hearing loops turn any t-coil equipped hearing instrument into … Continue reading →

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No-BUZZ cell phone solutions!

Posted on December 9, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

Wearers of hearing instruments often experience interference in the form of buzzing that may preclude them from using their cell phone. While the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 required telephones manufactured in or imported into the U.S. to be hearing … Continue reading →

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Do you see what I see?

Posted on December 7, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

Still looking for a headlamp with magnification that will let you see what you need to see? Beyond the Heine HR Loupe & 3S LED Headlight Set previously blogged about, check out the Seiler LED Loupe & Light Set.  Comprised of a binocular … Continue reading →

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AuDBling: a fashionable way to promote Audiology!

Posted on December 2, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

Looking for a creative way to promote Audiology without having to initially utter a single word? AuDBling may be the ticket! Founded by Noel Crosby, AuD, audiologist and private practice owner in Englewood, Florida, AuDBling offers a variety cochlea-shaped jewelry ranging from rings, bracelets, … Continue reading →

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