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Why I’m STILL Grateful for My Hearing Loss
Being (and remaining) grateful has been particularly challenging in 2020. But, even in such a troublesome year, I find I’m still grateful for the unique perspective my hearing loss gives me.
Can a hearing aid battery subscription change the world?
Akoio launched its hearing aid battery subscription service this month. The service assures hearing aid users never run out of power.
Tinnitus — An Akoio Member’s Hearing Story
Tinnitus affects 50 million Americans. An Akoio member shares her story about living with unwanted sounds in her ears and how she copes.
There’s a hearing app for that — more apps focused on hearing wellness
The proliferation of hearing apps, apps designed specifically to improve and safeguard hearing, reflect this growing awareness.
Cochlear Implants: Creating More “Yes, I Can” Moments
Cochlear implants (CIs) made the news in recent weeks as the FDA approved new advances, making cochlear implant devices more accessible.
Social Distance Doesn’t Stop Progress
The Hearing, Speech, and Deaf Center of Seattle recently Akoio founder, Bill Schiffmiller, to its Board of Directors. Together, they continue to help others “conquer life.”