Hearing Blog

Is ‘getting hearing aids’ on your honey-do list?

February 11, 2019

Treating hearing loss has been proven to provide many benefits, like better hearing, improved communication and confidence, and reduced risk of cognitive decline, to name a few. But friends and family get to enjoy the benefits of their loved one wearing hearing aids, too. Some benefits, like closer relationships, less worry, and increased participation are huge. Others, like noticing faucets that need to be fixed, aren’t as obvious.

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Repeat after me: hearing loss is treatable

February 4, 2019

Have you heard the saying, “it’s funny because it’s true”? This cartoon definitely falls under that category (though, admittedly, funny is a subjective concept). If you’re close to someone with hearing loss, it should at least resonate. We’ve all been there — acting as the translator…the repeater. If you have hearing loss, it should feel familiar, too. Asking people to repeat themselves isn’t just frustrating for you — it’s equally ...

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Do’s and don’ts of hearing aid battery care

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 at all times. 4. Do ...

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Noise may damage more than your hearing

January 3, 2019

Instead of torturing you with the entire list, I limited it by choosing my personal top five. You’re welcome! Just reading through the list made me cringe. I wanted to cover my ears. Turns out I’m not alone. New research explains why we have negative emotional reactions to sounds we perceive as noise. The study found that noise really can be more than an annoyance. Noise isn’t just bad for your ears ...

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Do’s and don’ts of getting hearing aids

December 20, 2018

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 other with you to the appointment. 3. Do ask about follow-up care plans and what to expect from your new hearing aids. 4. Do be honest with your hearing professional about where and when you struggle to hear and understand. 5. Do ask about payment plans if cost ...

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Do’s and don’ts of communicating in a busy environment

December 11, 2018

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. Do sit close to the people you want to talk to. 4. Do use accessories like your remote microphone to help you hear more clearly. 5. Do remember listening in a busy environment can make everyone tired ...

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How do you say, “It’s also an ear-worn language translator”?

November 20, 2018

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 translate languages as you hear them. Translate 27 languages as you hear them, to be precise. With Livio AI hearing aids, you can more easily communicate with people who speak other languages via the translation tool in the Thrive Hearing app. Here’s how the translation tool ...

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The connection between diabetes and hearing loss

November 14, 2018

One research study included data from participants ranging in age from 20 to 69. Important information they found: People with diabetes were 2x more likely to have hearing loss than people without. People who are pre-diabetic are 30% more likely to have hearing loss. Other studies have supported these results. Let’s look at some of the possible reasons diabetes and hearing loss are linked, what diabetics can do to protect their hearing, and how ...

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You can now fine-tune your hearing aids from anywhere

October 19, 2018

Hearing Care Anywhere is convenient, and it’s easy to use If you’re a hearing aid wearer, you know that there are times when your hearing aids need a minor tweak or quick adjustment to ensure you’re always hearing your best. Now, instead of bringing them into your hearing care professional’s office, you can request — and they can make — many adjustments remotely, which saves you time and makes life even easier. How ...

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Hear better and live better with the Thrive Hearing app

October 11, 2018

If you have heard about it — or if you’re back from that short detour — then this blog is all about the Thrive™ Hearing app, the “control unit” for Livio AI hearing aids, and arguably the most robust and useful hearing app ever made. The Thrive Hearing app is a fully-featured, easy-to-use app that puts you in control of your Livio AI hearing aids and helps you achieve your physical and cognitive health goals. It ...

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