Tag Archives: hearing loss

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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All This Noise About Noise! – guest post by Laurie Wells

Posted on October 2, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

“Kids these days!  What about their hearing? Surely they must all be going deaf!!”  How many conversations like this do we audiologists have each day with our patients, clients, neighbors and friends? The demise of the next generation’s hearing due … 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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Heine Mini 3000 Otoscopes – All Models NOT the Same

Posted on September 11, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

Three different Heine Mini 3000 Pocket Otoscopes are currently available; while they differ in price, it is important to appreciate what it is you are paying for in order to make the most informed decision about your next pocket otoscope investment.   The three pocket otoscope models listed in order … 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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What Does a Zephyr Have to Do with Audiology?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

The word “zephyr” means a lot of different things to a lot of different people.  There is a city north of Toronto called Zephyr in the province of Ontario. Zephyr is also a name of a rock band, a hit song (The … Continue reading →

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