Category Archives: Hearing Assistance Technology

TV Listening Solution That Does Not Require Putting Something in Your Ears

Posted on January 22, 2014 by AU Bankaitis

Whether or not hearing instruments are involved, there are some patients who simply do not want to put anything in their ears (or wear anything additionally around their neck) to hear the TV. For non-hearing instrument wearers, this eliminates practically every TV Listening … Continue reading →

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New TrueDio Ears: Peace-of-mind Quality & Price!

Posted on November 20, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

With the variety of TV Listening products currently on the market, what is the big deal about the availability of a new TV Listening Device? What is it that will make you pay close attention? The honest answer to either … Continue reading →

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Bluetooth Home & Office Phone Solution for Everyone

Posted on October 30, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

Have you been looking for something that would turn your home or office phone into a Bluetooth phone to allow for hands-free conversation via other compatible Bluetooth devices such as headsets, hearing aid streamers or neckloops? Better yet, were you hoping this … Continue reading →

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Product Designed to Alert Patients of Emergency Signals

Posted on October 16, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

As a public service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides an “all-hazards” radio network, broadcasting weather and emergency information for all types of hazards including natural (earthquakes, avalanches), environmental (chemical releases, oil spills), and public safety (AMBER alerts, … Continue reading →

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Changes to Hamilton CapTel Program for Audiologists

Posted on September 18, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

Per the recent ruling by the FCC (Order FC 13-118), audiologists need to be aware of changes that may impact how patients with hearing loss can obtain a Hamilton CapTel telephone. Since May of 2013, patients with hearing loss were able to obtain … Continue reading →

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PSAP or a Hearing Aid? – guest post by Wayne Staab

Posted on September 4, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs) are electronic devices that allow an individual to listen better in noisy environments, or for those situations when the signal is not strong enough for a listener, regardless of the reason.  These products are not … Continue reading →

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Must-Have-Device Makes Audiology Clinic Life Easier

Posted on June 19, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

Do you wish you had something on-hand that would allow you to communicate with non-hearing instrument wearing patients without needing to speak loudly (so that others can hear)? Wish you could demonstrate to your patients what it’s like to hear in a … Continue reading →

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Free CapTel Phones For Qualified Patients

Posted on May 22, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

Effective May 1, 2013, there has been a change in the manner captioned telephones from Hamilton CapTel are distributed.  As Captioned Telephone Service (CTS) is regulated and funded by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), any individual paying less than $75 for … Continue reading →

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