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As a service-disabled Veteran, I can certainly identify with many who are frustrated with the frailties of the VA healthcare system. And there is no doubt that a long, hard look at the current model is sorely needed. However, I would like to use this week’s blog to talk about a very narrow part of the VA healthcare system in …

We all get those little annual reminders in the mail. From getting your tires rotated to having your teeth cleaned, some things must be done. Seeing your audiologist should definitely be on that list. Why? Because things change; our bodies, our lifestyles, our ability to hear. Annual hearing check-ups gives your audiologist the opportunity to test your hearing and assess …

Vibrant Hearing is thrilled to be part of a partnership with Caption Call. A few months ago we introduced the partnership and the new phones have since been installed in dozens of homes and the results are nothing short of amazing! The trainers from Caption Call coordinated with our clients, went to their homes, installed the phones, and provided individualized …

If you have picked up a newspaper or read last week’s blog post, then you are probably familiar with the incredible new technology that allows seamless use of an iPhone. But, if you have invested in AGX hearing aids in the last couple of years, another investment probably doesn’t seem like an attractive idea. Guess what? Your current hearing aids …

It’s finally here! A hearing system that is made specifically to integrate seamlessly with the iPhone. Imagine, talking on your cell phone privately and still being able to hear clearly. That’s right folks, the days of using the speaker are over. Those silly earbuds everyone else gets tangled in? Banish them! You can stream music from your phone to your …

The last few posts have been about specific and useful features of the iPhone. This week we will talk about some fun but optional features. Did you know your iPhone will allow closed captions? Just navigate back to your favorite ‘Accessibility’ menu and scroll down to ‘Subtitles and Captioning.’ If you’re of a certain age and the small stuff is getting a little …

One of the little known features of the iPhone is the ‘LED Flash for Alerts.’ When you enable this feature, the flash on the back of your iPhone will signal the notification that you have a message/call/etc. This prevents you from having to have the ringer turned up to the maximum position and it keeps you from checking your phone a hundred …

Apple has always designed its products with accessibility in mind. As we begin to crest the wave of yet another extraordinary innovation, let’s look back at some of the accessibility features of our beloved iPhones. Did you know the iPhone has a “mono” option for transmitting audio? Most audio signals, particularly from music and movies, have a dedicated ‘right’ and …

If you are a Sprint customer using an iPhone or Android device, you can now enjoy captioned calling on your cell phone. This is welcome news for cell phone users with hearing loss! If you have a Sprint Everything Data Plan, the app is free from the iTunes App Store or from the Google Play store. Go to your app …

‘ Among the myriad challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss, one recurrent and frustrating complaint is the difficulty of understanding conversations in noisy environments. Despite the remarkable advancements in hearing aid technology, there is still a persistent gap between the capabilities of hearing aids and the ideal solution we all wish for. A significant part of this problem stems …