Tag Archives: hearing loss

PockeTalker gets more than just a makeover

Posted on November 18, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Williams Sound recently introduced a third version of the popular PockeTalker called the PockeTalker 2.0. How is it different from the PockeTalker Pro and the PockeTalker Ultra? At first glance, the new PockeTalker 2.0 (PKT2.0) looks completely different (spoiler alert: … 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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50% Chance of Sleeping Through Working Smoke Detector

Posted on September 23, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Next time you come across an audiogram showing a mild to moderate high frequency hearing loss, remind yourself and be sure to communicate to your patient that research shows there is about a 50% chance they will not be aroused by … Continue reading →

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Seven Must-Have Items Every Hearing Aid Patient Needs

Posted on September 9, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Oaktree Products is now offering a great new item perfect for hearing instrument wearing patients called the Hearing Aid Care Kit (Item# HAC-Kit). Based on feedback from customers, the kit includes seven essentials for the hearing instrument wearer: 1) an … Continue reading →

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TV Ears Situation: You’ve Just Been Dumped. Now What?

Posted on April 22, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

As outlined in his recent guest blog post, Bob Kemp shared the somewhat unexpected news that TV Ears decided to bypass the entire hearing industry, including audiologists and hearing instrument specialists, to sell directly to the consumer (see TV Ears … Continue reading →

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TV Ears Brand Moving On – guest post by Bob Kemp

Posted on April 1, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

As the owner of Oaktree Products, TV Ears issued a notice to my company last week that they are exiting the Hearing Care Distribution Channel. That is, TV Ears will no longer be selling to Oaktree Products and other distributors … Continue reading →

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Make Your Practice Experience Fabulous for Your Patients in 2015!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

As an audiologist, I have come across more than one instance where it was necessary to speak loudly to help a patient better hear the conversation taking place in the clinical environment. These situations are certainly not uncommon and can … Continue reading →

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Amplified Stethoscopes – No Shortcuts!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by AU Bankaitis

When short-staffed, I occasionally sit in the “pit” with the Oaktree Products’ customer service team to take customer calls. I honestly don’t mind as it makes me re-appreciate how hard they work every day. It also keeps me honest, forcing me … Continue reading →

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