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With so many hearing providers available to choose from it’s difficult to know who can provide you with unbiased, non-commission based advice for your hearing and communication needs. It is important that you do your research, and make an informed decision. After all, purchasing a hearing aid is at least a 5 year investment in your lifestyle. You want to
Caring for your hearing aids
Caring for your hearing aids Some hearing aids can require more repairs than others and the frequency of repairs can vary from person to person. To minimize breakdowns, ensure that you do the following: clean your hearing aids daily to remove any wax and dust particles at the end of each day, put your hearing aids in an electronic drying
How We Hear
Our sense of hearing is precious. It keeps us connected to our world and to those we love. “ The problems of deafness are deeper and more complex, if not more important, than those of blindness. Deafness is a much worse misfortune. For it means the loss of the most vital stimulus–the sound of the voice that brings language, sets
Tips for talking to hearing impaired people
Communication for hearing impaired people, and those they are trying to communicate with, can be very difficult and frustrating. When a person is wearing a hearing aid it doesn’t ensure that their hearing is at normal hearing thresholds. A hearing aid is exactly what it is, a device to help “aid” a hearing impaired person. Below are some strategies for
Hearing loss and causes Part 2
Following on from part 1 of our article on“Hearing loss and causes” we discussed age related hearing loss and noise exposure. In part two we look as some less common causes of hearing loss. It’s important to remember that if you have any concerns with your hearing you should consult your medical practitioner or hearing health care professional. Perinatal problems
Hearing loss and causes Part 1
Hearing loss is something that will affect all of us at some point in our lifetime and can be defined as a partial or total inability to hear. If you have a hearing loss, you may be referred to as a person who is “hard of hearing”. A deaf person on the other hand, has little to no hearing. So
Top 5 questions to ask your hearing aid provider
Buying your next set, or even your first set of hearing aids can be a stressful and daunting task. With the amount of hearing aids that are available on the market, combined with the amount of hearing aid providers available, information can get lost. To make things easier for you next hearing aid purchase, we have compiled 5 questions that
When size matters
Today, hearing aids come in many styles and sizes as well as different technology levels within each of these. When considering what hearing aid is most appropriate for you, there are many things which need to be considered. Your Lifestyle Are you still actively involved in the workforce, bedridden in a nursing home, or one of several scenarios
Are hearing aid prices really that much?
Do hearing aids really cost THAT much? You have been trying to ignore the fact that you have been struggling to hear Bill and Ken out on the golf course for some time, and claim the grandchildren mumble and speak a completely different language when you still don’t understand what they have said for the third time. You finally get
What is that ringing? Do I have tinnitus?
What is Tinnitus? The Australian Tinnitus Association (NSW) defines tinnitus as “a physical condition, experienced as noises or ringing in the ears or head when no such external physical noise is present. Tinnitus is usually caused by a fault in the hearing system; it is a symptom, not a disease in itself.” Some people experience a ringing or buzzing in the
