Category Archives: Hearing Assistance Technology

What is a TIA-4953 compliant amplified telephone?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

The amplified telephone industry has relied on their own methods to measure the volume control gain, tone control and other acoustic parameters of their products.  This has made if very difficult to compare one manufacturer’s phone with another manufacturer’s phone.  … Continue reading →

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No More Rude Awakenings!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

Oaktree Products is excited to offer the new LARK Wake-up Wireless Wristband System!  Think of it as a silent “un-alarm” clock with a sleep sensor that displays a visual summary of your sleep patterns. Designed by sleep experts, the patent-pending technology nudges … Continue reading →

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Release of Upgraded Hamilton Captel 840i Worth a Look!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

The newly released Hamilton Captel 840i Caption Phone replaces the original 800i series and truly represents an appropriate telephone option for any patient with hearing loss.  As with the original 800i version, the new Hamilton Captel 840i Caption Phone not only works like a traditional … Continue reading →

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Lead Patient’s to Embrace Amplification by Setting Example

Posted on March 21, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

Having lived in St. Louis for a collective ten years, the fact that Missouri is the Show-Me-State has really rubbed off on me.  Rarely will I buy something without trying it on or trying it out.  Thinking back to my … Continue reading →

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New Product to Help See Cell Phone Activity!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

The LightOn is a new product that generates a visual notification of incoming text, voice or video calls, offering a solution to individuals with hearing loss who prefer to see when someone is trying to reach them. When a cell phone is placed … Continue reading →

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Get your patients excited about loops! – guest post by Juliette Sterkens

Posted on September 7, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Hearing loops broadcast sound from a sound source wirelessly to hearing aids. All users need to do is switch their hearing aid to the telecoil or Mic + telecoil mode. Hearing loops provide phenomenal hearing in situations where poor acoustics, reduced word … Continue reading →

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Discontinued TV Ears Products: What Are Your Options?

Posted on August 17, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Several TV Ears TV listening systems have been or soon will be discontinued with current plans to have some systems, but not necessarily all, eventually replaced with newer, updated TV Ears models.  Based on the most current information issued on August 11, 2011, effectively … Continue reading →

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One Good Earbud: not just for those with hearing loss!!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Individuals relying on traditional earbuds or headphones to listen to music with only one ear often complain about sound quality.  In this situation, using a typical mono and/or stereo earbud in one ear rather than two results in the loss of one of the two … Continue reading →

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