Tag Archives: hearing aids

The Eagle Has Landed Again!

Posted on March 16, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

A new hearing instrument dehumidifier showcasing an eagle with an American flag backdrop is now available exclusively from Oaktree Products. The patriotic design was created by the artistically talented Nicole Borg, a customer service representative employed at Oaktree Products since … Continue reading →

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Gift of Listening with HeardIT! – guest post by Liz Alessi

Posted on November 4, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Listening is a learned skill and just like any muscle of the body, it is beneficial for individuals to exercise their “listening muscles”. This is particularly important for individuals with hearing loss, a condition that can lead to social isolation … Continue reading →

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Three Clicks to Learn, Influence & Celebrate

Posted on August 12, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

CLICK #1: How many times have you sent a CIC back to the hearing aid manufacturer just to have the drawstring repaired? Learn how to do this repair in your own offic with a handful of products your probably already have … Continue reading →

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Don’t Compete with your Competition; Make them Compete with You – guest post by Serge Traylor

Posted on June 3, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Remember when you made the switch from your old TV to one of those “flat screens”? Why did you buy what you did? What was your purchase journey and what factors ultimately drove you to the purchase you made? And, … Continue reading →

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How to Connect a Hearing Instrument Streamer to an Amplified Stethoscope

Posted on May 13, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

There are currently two amplified stethoscopes available designed to directly interface with a hearing instrument streamer: 1) the E-Scope II and 2) Thinklabs One (TL-One). In both instances, cords are needed to directly connect the hearing instrument streamer to the amplified … Continue reading →

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New Standard Solution in Amplified Stethoscopes

Posted on April 8, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

A new product in the form of an amplified stethoscope deserves immediate attention.  The Thinklabs One is a unique electronic stethoscope integrating advanced technology in a compact and elegantly simple design. It represents a viable solution for normal hearing medical professionals … Continue reading →

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Help Patients Get a Grip on their Hearing Aids

Posted on February 25, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

We all have a few hearing instrument wearing patients who could use a little assistance with hearing instrument insertion. The Gator Grip is a new hearing aid insertion tool that makes it easier and faster for BTE, RIC, and open fit users … Continue reading →

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No Time for Dwell Time?

Posted on February 11, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

All disinfectants are tested and labeled according to specific amount of time they must be in contact with a surface to kill specific microbes. Referred to as dwell time, the amount of time a disinfectant is to remain visibly wet … Continue reading →

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