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• Have you seen our Livio Edge AI custom rechargeable hearing aids? Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on October 16, 2020 Have you seen our Livio Edge AI custom rechargeable hearing aids? If we say so ourselves, our new Livio Edge AI custom rechargeable hearing aids are pretty great. But we’re biased. So we won’t blame you if you want a second opinion. How about this one? Youtuber and audiologist, Dr. Cliff Olson, recently called them “the most significant... Read More
• Can treating hearing loss help stave off cognitive decline? Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on October 02, 2020 We all want to maintain our mental sharpness as we get older. Dementia, Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline are conditions everyone hopes to avoid. A growing body of research has shown that hearing loss plays a role in our ability to stay mentally sharp as we age. In fact, in a 2018 review of the research, it was concluded that untreated hearing loss... Read More
• Can COVID-19 cause tinnitus or hearing loss? Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on September 16, 2020 COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, brings with it a host of health concerns. Most of these symptoms are respiratory in nature as reported by the CDC; shortness of breath, coughing, sore throat [1]. However, there is some concern that the coronavirus may cause some neurological symptoms as well. In a study of 214 patients with varying degrees... Read More
• Seven reasons to treat your hearing loss early Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on September 03, 2020 Hearing loss is typically gradual, and therefore, often something we adapt to over time. We might not notice it for months or years. However, age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, so experiencing hearing loss is not uncommon. Approximately one in three people in the United States between the... Read More
• Simple hearing aid troubleshooting tips you can do at home Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on August 18, 2020 Like any high-tech device, hearing aids may occasionally become fussy. Not to worry – most issues can be solved easily and at home. Below are some of the most common calls we get at our Support line, and the simple troubleshooting tips you can do to fix them from the safety of your home. If you experience one of the following problems: • Loss of... Read More