Olivia underwater with Siemens Aquaris waterproof hearing aids.wmv
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Olivia is one of the first children in Australia to receive Siemens Aquaris Hearing Aids from Australian Hearing. She loves having fun in the pool and spa, but has been unable to hear near water. It’s not a good idea to wear regular hearing aids near water. Just a few drops of water or grains of sand can ruin the expensive little things. Not being able to hear in water is not just an inconvenience, it can also lead to safety issues. She would love to go to our local beach and the pool at school, but Olivia’s fun, communication and safety have always been limited by her inability to wear hearing aids in, or close to, water. Until now. As you can see in this video clip, a whole new world has just opened up for Olivia. Have fun, Olivia!
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Posted: October 2nd, 2011 under Strange Things In Swimming Pools.
Tags: aids, Aquaris, deaf, hearing, Olivia, Pool, Siemens, Swimming, UNDERWATER, water, Waterproof
Comments
Comment from drjimbarnes
Time September 23, 2011 at 00:23
Thanks for your kind sentiments, Marceird. Olivia loves her new hearing aids. In Australia, 100 of these new waterproof hearing aids were tested in our tropical north, in the water and on the sand. They all survived brilliantly! Good on you, Holland, for making them.
Comment from theknotaustralia
Time September 23, 2011 at 08:30
Wow this is amazing Olivia! You had your cousin Leo jumping up and down with excitement & both your Grandma & I had tears in our eyes when watching this. We had to watch quite a few times because it’s so gorgeous. All our love from Bondi Beach – here’s to a summer where you can hear the waves. Alicia x
Comment from Kastorle
Time September 27, 2011 at 03:02
This is really fantastic…it’s the best thing in life to make a child as happy as this. Enjoy water, Olivia!
Besides, Siemens is not a dutch brand. It’s German.
Comment from drjimbarnes
Time September 27, 2011 at 10:38
Compliments to Germany for making such wonderful hearing aids. And thank you, Kastorle, for your lovely comments about Olivia.
Comment from unklemunklestew
Time September 28, 2011 at 10:47
Great video Olivia. It was linked to all Siemens hearing employees and the response has been fantastic. We are very happy and proud that you like the Aquaris so very much. Siemens is based in Germany but it’s a global company. The concept was worked on in England then designed and engineered in Germany and Singapore. They had to undergo lots of tests and we threw everything at them, there were very many problems along the way but seeing this has led many to comment how it was all worth it.Cheers
Comment from drjimbarnes
Time September 28, 2011 at 12:32
Olivia and the rest of our family wish to thank Siemens and all the brilliant people around the world who worked on these wonderful waterproof hearing aids. She can now participate in school water sports. And she won’t feel left out anymore at pool parties. Thanks to everyone at Australian Hearing, and especially Olivia’s audiologist Alison, for making it all happen.
Comment from boghos25
Time September 29, 2011 at 01:12
I must congratulate Siemens embarking on creating a technology in underwater hearing aid which might have micro-accessibility in, HOWEVER, they have succeeded making this lovely girl Olivia HEAR the water, Hear around the water, Hear in the water. JUST HEAR when wet. Olivia brought tears to my eyes see her and joy to heart. I would also congratulate Olivia’s Mum and dad and her sisiter for supporting her. Olivia! you are a lucky duck! Paul & Hourie from CAFE CASABLANCA
Comment from boghos25
Time September 29, 2011 at 01:12
I must congratulate Siemens embarking on creating a technology in underwater hearing aid which might have micro-accessibility in, HOWEVER, they have succeeded making this lovely girl Olivia HEAR the water, Hear around the water, Hear in the water. JUST HEAR when wet. Olivia brought tears to my eyes see her and joy to heart. I would also congratulate Olivia’s Mum and dad and her sister for supporting her. Olivia! you are a lucky duck! Paul & Hourie from CAFE CASABLANCA
Comment from drjimbarnes
Time September 29, 2011 at 02:08
Thanks Paul and Hourie. Very kind words.
Comment from sarmenemras
Time September 30, 2011 at 04:31
WOW! Truly amazing. It’s so wonderful to see a child experience something for the first time. The emotions are overwhelming. I can only imagine the joy it brought young Olivia. Congratulation Olivia.
Thank you for sharing this remarkable video.
Comment from drjimbarnes
Time September 30, 2011 at 06:17
Thanks, Sarmen, for your kind words.
Comment from marcelrd
Time September 22, 2011 at 22:10
This is great for your little girl!! Siemens… That’s a dutch brand… Nice to hear your cutie can now hear good!!!! Cheers and greetings from Holland…