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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Designed to provide universal connectivity and greater streaming capabilities, three new wireless hearing aid accessories from Starkey Hearing Technologies work with Livio AI hearing aids to help you engage with the world around you. The TV While the Thrive Hearing app also enables direct streaming of audio, music and more with Livio AI hearing aids, we know that sometimes you want to watch your favorite show or movie on a bigger screen. That’s why ...
A hearing revolution has arrived. Brand-new from Starkey® Hearing Technologies comes the world’s first healthable hearing aid with integrated sensors and artificial intelligence. Able to track brain and body health, Livio™ AI puts your hearing health in your hands via a new mobile app – the Thrive™ Hearing app – and a suite of new wireless accessories. Livio AI is the first… As mentioned above, Livio AI hearing aids are the first to feature integrated sensors ...
Q: What’s the difference between a cochlear implant and a hearing aid? A: Cochlear implants and hearing aids are both medical devices used to treat sensorineural hearing loss, the most common type of hearing loss. While both devices treat hearing loss, hearing aids are much more common than cochlear implants. Hearing aids are used to successfully treat varying degrees of hearing loss, from mild to severe. Most people with hearing loss are candidates for ...
Soldier shares story after hearing-aid fitting Author: Bernie Delinski Staff Writer - bernie.delinkski@timesdaily.com Floyd Montgomery placed his right hand on the left pocket of his U.S. Army field jacket, fearing he would feel moisture. Moments earlier, a German artillery shell had rocked Montgomery, unleashing its fury near the U.S. Army sergeant on Omaha Beach during the Battle of Normandy. "The shell came so close I could smell powder," he said. "I ...
One of the most annoying things that can happen with hearing aids is when you hear the tinny voice say “Low Battery.” But a lot of factors play into how quickly your hearing aid batteries are used. The quality of your hearing aid batteries can affect a lot of things: how long the batteries last before needing to be changed, the overall performance of the hearing aid, the sound quality of speech and even the ...
Believe it or not, one of the most frequently asked questions we get is about the best way to clean your ears. But before I answer it, I first like to remind people why we have earwax. Cerumen, often referred to as earwax, is produced by the ear for several different reasons. It collects dirt, debris and bacteria, preventing unwanted foreign bodies from entering the ear. Earwax also has lubrication properties to keep the ears ...
When meeting with your hearing healthcare provider, you were probably given a questionnaire asking about situations where hearing is challenging. If TV was on that list, your provider may have discussed some solutions to help make TV listening easier and more enjoyable. Like many people, you might have decided to ‘just start’ with the hearing aids, knowing you could add those additional solutions down the road. If you are still having difficulty hearing the TV ...