Hearing loss is on the rise. As the population ages, more and more people are finding hearing loss to be a serious health issue. And it’s not just a problem of ageing. As more of us plug into devices, turning up the volume of music or a favourite podcast, people damage their hearing irreversibly. The […]
How would you feel having your healthcare managed via your computer or your smartphone? For many people living in remote parts of the country, it’s rare that they get to speak to their doctor face-to-face. For them, being able to access vital healthcare in this way has been a real godsend. It provides a great […]
When it comes to choosing a hearing aid, the choice can be overwhelming. Hearing aid manufacturers are constantly changing both the styling and technology that goes into their brand of hearing devices. Of course, many of the improvements are welcome. Some of the most recent innovations have helped people overcome the problem of hearing in […]
Let’s be honest. Making the decision to get hearing aids is not one that most people rush into. Even when they are struggling to hear conversations, many people still put off doing something about their hearing difficulties. They give a whole host of reasons for this. It makes them feel old. They don’t like the […]
Do you sometimes have trouble hearing? Perhaps you miss a few words in a conversation, especially in noisy places? Or you don’t quite catch the gist of a show on TV because the main character seems to mumble. If tested, your hearing may even be within what’s considered a ‘normal’ range. Yet the problem persists […]
Noise-induced hearing loss is a big problem for many Australians. What is noise-induced hearing loss? The government’s Comcare website describes noise-induced hearing loss as a condition that happens gradually, often over a number of years. It’s most common in people who work in transport, construction and the defence forces. Exposure to 85 decibels over eight […]
Researchers all over the world continue to try and solve the mysteries of the human body – looking for the cure for common problems like hearing loss. I was recently reading about scientists from Harvard Medical School in the US who have been on a 40-year quest to find the sensor protein responsible for hearing […]
Some people worry a lot about hearing aids. I get it. Most of us hate facing the reality that our body may not be working as well as it used to. When it comes to hearing aids, the most common reasons people worry are: Wearing a hearing aid is going to be too obvious and […]
Two of the most common questions I get asked is “why do I need two hearing aids?” or “can’t I get by on just one hearing aid?” I understand. Once you’ve finally made the decision to do something about your hearing loss, it all seems like ‘too much’ to have to fiddle with two new […]
So many people rely on their hearing aids to be able to join in on conversations with friends and family or to enjoy their favourite TV show or radio program. But some are finding it hard to pay for the latest hearing technology. Often their hearing aids are getting a bit old and out-of-date. Or […]