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04/26/2023

It's important to stay informed and take control of your hearing health. Check out our blog for updates on hearing aids, industry news, hearing loss, and testimonials from satisfied patients!

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06/17/2022

Earlier this month, Starkey served as the exclusive global supplier of hearing instruments for the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Healthy Hearing program at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Members of our Florida team - Nicole Robinson, Scott Pitchford, Damian Ferrone, and Kimberly Toppel - had the honor of providing comprehensive hearing screenings, recommendations, and hearing health education!

04/27/2021

Hearing Aids and Brain Waves

Although it may sound like science-fiction, researchers have had success using brainwaves and artificial intelligence to essentially determine what voice a listener is focused on and amplify that sound. This is a huge development because, while undamaged human ears perform this activity naturally, people dealing with hearing loss have long had difficulty singling out specific voices in a space full of sounds.
While traditional hearing aids can improve the quality of life for a patient in many ways, they are unable to perform this auditory decoding that the brain can do with input from the inner ear structures.

Although it may sound like science-fiction, researchers have had success using brainwaves and artificial intelligence to essentially determine what voice a listener is focused on and amplify that sound. This is a huge development because, while undamaged human ears perform this activity naturally, p...

03/26/2021

How do hearing aids work?

Hearing is an essential part of everyday life, that you may not realize is slipping until it’s gone. It’s important to not only understand how hearing works, but to learn how hearing aids can improve how you hear those everyday sounds.
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02/24/2021

Hearing Loss Stats You Shouldn’t Ignore

Some of these stats may shock you! Some stats may make you feel better, these show just how common hearing loss is. So many people go undiagnosed and untreated for their hearing loss, which is why regular checks outside of your physicals are important to make sure nothing is missed! https://www.portcharlottehearingcenter.com/blog/hearing-loss-stats-you-shouldnt-ignore/

02/08/2021

Why Upgrade Your Hearing?

If you are aware that you are having difficulty hearing, it's probably time for an upgrade. Don’t let the word “Upgrade” be a cause for anxiety, there are simple things that can give your ability to communicate a boost.
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01/13/2021

Livio Edge AI honored with Innovation Award!

The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the most prestigious and well-known trade show in consumer electronics. Each year, revolutionary technology is put on display for many different categories. The Starkey Livio Edge AI has been honored with the Innovation Award for Edge mode. This feature uses artificial intelligence to listen to the environment and optimize directional microphones and sound levels to help people understand others who are speaking while wearing a mask. The feature has been a huge relief for hearing aid wearers during this pandemic. Learn more here: www.portcharlottehearingcenter.com/blog/livio-edge-ai-honored-with-innovation-award/

12/18/2020

Many people across the nation are having difficulty communicating during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Learn how social distancing is impacting those with hearing loss, how facemasks further affect the ability to hear and how we can help. To learn more visit: www.portcharlottehearingcenter.com/blog/communicating-with-hearing-loss-during-covid-19/

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