Great Lakes Audiology

06/10/2026

There's typically a month long adjustment period for first time hearing aid users. Click on the article shared in the comments section for more info about how to make the adjustment as smooth as possible

06/05/2026

Looks like some change is coming to make it easier to remove hearing aid batteries from packaging while still keeping children safe.

A prominent battery manufacturer makes an important, senior-friendly accessibility update to its hearing aid battery packaging.

06/02/2026

One of our patients recently called to ask if her Oticon hearing aid charger was rated as "dual voltage" meaning it was ready to be used on her upcoming trip to Scotland without her needing to purchase a voltage converter.

The answer is "yes." We let her know that Oticon chargers are sold internationally and support voltage ranges between 100V-240V. In Scotland the voltage output from the wall outlets is 230V, so she would be all set to use her charger "as is" - no voltage converter needed. She had already purchased a wall plug adapter for the trip. So now, she can simply plug her Oticon charger's power block (block you plug into the outlet) into her UK plug adapter or leave the power block at home and plug her charger's cable directly into the USB port on her UK plug adapter.

****One more thing to note. Since her Oticon charger is a "smartcharger" meaning it contains a large built-in Lithium-Ion battery, she will need to keep it in her in her carry-on bag. Airline regulations prohibit batteries like the ones inside her charger from being packed in checked luggage due to the potential fire risk.

05/31/2026

Voting for 2026 wraps up today. Thanks so much to all who have been voting. If you would like to vote Dr. Keifer/Great Lakes Audiology as your choice for audiology services in the greater Toledo area, you can do so one last time today. Just click on the link below to be directed to 𝙈 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 magazine's "Reader's Choice Awards 2026" online ballot. Thanks for your support!

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05/26/2026

"Just as we talk about sun safety and helmet use, hearing conservation fits naturally into school health, pediatric visits, and sports physicals." -Karl Strom, editor-in-chief of HearingTracker

A new study found that by age 18, about 6% of teens had sensorineural hearing loss, and roughly 1 in 8 (12.9%) showed patterns consistent with noise-induced damage.

05/25/2026

Our office is closed today in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Please leave a voicemail message if you need to reach us. We will call you back when our normal business hours resume tomorrow.

05/21/2026

80 years ago, a cemetery was built in the Netherlands to bury the bodies of nearly 18,000 American soldiers killed during missions that ultimately liberated the Netherlands from 5 years of German occupation during WW II. From day 1, and 80 years later, Dutch residents have adopted and maintained the gravesites out of deep appreciation for the sacrifice of these soldiers. A touching read before heading into Memorial Day weekend.

The gravesites of American soldiers buried at the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial near Margraten have been adopted by Dutch families for generations.

05/20/2026

Thanks to all who have been casting votes in support of Dr. Keifer and Great Lakes Audiology. You can still vote daily until May 31st. Each vote is appreciated. Click the link below and click on the "Professionals" category to find the online voting ballot for "Audiologist."

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05/19/2026

The other day, one of our patients asked this question: will listening to podcasts 2-3 hours a day through my hearing aids cause further harm to my hearing? She loves to learn by streaming podcast content from her phone to her hearing aids via their BT connection. It's part of a broader question - does the prolonged use of hearing aids make a person's hearing worse in the long run? Check out the video in the comments section to begin understanding how to answer these questions.

05/11/2026

Auracast audio broadcasts are starting to be tested on the biggest stages. Hopefully, Auracast transmitters will soon start to be installed in the churches, performance halls, airports, museums, and other public venues in our region soon!

by Andrew Bellavia Phone in hand, I press the start button. After a moment of silence, my ears are caressed by a gentle passage performed by the New York Philharmonic. In the background, I can hear pages turning and small rustling noises. I can perceive the width of the stage and where orchestra sec...