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• Do’s and don’ts of hearing aid battery care Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on January 16, 2019 Hearing aids batteries keep our ears going! Here are some quick do’s and don’ts to get the most out of your hearing aid batteries. Do’s 1. Do let your batteries rest for one min after you pull the tab off and before you put into your hearing aid. 2. Do throw your battery away if your hearing aid gets wet. 3. Do carry extra batteries with you... Read More
• Noise may damage more than your hearing Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on January 03, 2019 A female scream. Squealing brakes. A baby crying. An electric drill. Nails on a blackboard. They all make the list. The top 10 list. The top 10 list of the most unpleasant sounds according to a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Instead of torturing you with the entire list, I limited it by choosing my personal top five. You’re welcome! Just... Read More
• Do’s and don’ts of getting hearing aids Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on December 20, 2018 Getting hearing aids is a big decision and a smart investment towards your future quality of life. Before you make the decision, consider these tips to help ensure you get the best hearing aids for your needs. Do’s 1. Do speak with a hearing professional about situations you want to hear and communicate in better. 2. Do bring a third party or significant... Read More
• Do’s and don’ts of communicating in a busy environment Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on December 11, 2018 Hearing aids are amazing! But even people with normal hearing can sometimes struggle in loud environments. If you find yourself in a busy environment, these tips can help. Do’s 1. Do look at the people you are speaking with. We all use visual cues whether we realize it or not. 2. Do try to situate yourself in good lighting to see everyone’s face. 3.... Read More
• How do you say, “It’s also an ear-worn language translator”? Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on November 20, 2018 Introduced less than two months ago, Livio AI hearing aids are already changing how people think of and use hearing aids. Why? Because Livio AI is the first multi-purpose hearing device that not only sounds better than other hearing aids out there, it also let you track your brain and body health, stream music, phone calls and more from your smartphone, and... Read More