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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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The connection between diabetes and hearing loss

November 19, 2018

The relationship between hearing loss and diabetes has long been debated. But research now concludes that hearing loss is more prevalent in adults with diabetes. 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 ...

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

November 12, 2018

Translate 27 languages as you hear them, to be precise. With Circa 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 works Select your language and that of the other speaker to engage in a conversation.* When you speak into your iPhone®, the Thrive Hearing app will translate your speech and display it on the ...

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You can now fine-tune your hearing aids from anywhere

October 17, 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 Circa 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 Circa AI hearing aids and helps you achieve your physical and cognitive health goals ...

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Stream Like Never Before with Three New Wireless Accessories

September 19, 2018

Designed to provide universal connectivity and greater streaming capabilities, three new wireless hearing aid accessories from Starkey Hearing Technologies work with Circa 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 Circa AI hearing aids, we know that sometimes you want to watch your favorite show or movie on a bigger screen. That’s why ...

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Introducing A Hearing Revolution - Circa AI Hearing Aids

September 7, 2018

A hearing revolution has arrived. Brand new from NuEar® comes the world’s first healthable hearing aid with integrated sensors and artificial intelligence. Able to track brain and body health, CircaTM AI puts your hearing health in your hands through a new mobile app – the ThriveTM Hearing app – and a suite of new wireless accessories. Circa AI is the first… As mentioned above, Circa AI hearing aids are the first to feature integrated sensors and ...

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Using “Find My Hearing Aids”

August 21, 2018

You know that scary and stressful feeling you get when you misplace your keys or wallet? As some of you may know, that feeling gets worse when the items missing are your hearing aids. Hearing aids are an investment, and it is terrifying to lose something that's often a big part of your day-to-day life. With NuEar Made for iPhone® hearing aids, the “Find My Hearing Aids” function within the TruLink mobile app can ...

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High fever is one potential cause of hearing loss

August 2, 2018

Our hearing is a complex system of delicate and interconnected parts. And while it can withstand much, some things are known to damage the tiny hairs (stereocilia) and nerve cells in your inner ear — which can cause or result in hearing loss. These things include loud noises, natural aging, certain medications and, in some cases, illnesses that are accompanied with high fever, like meningitis, encephalitis, mumps, and jaundice. If you’re experiencing or worried about ...

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