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Hearing health across the ages

Hearing health across the ages

A common stigma associated with hearing loss is that losing your hearing means you are old. After all, presbycusis – age-related hearing loss – is very common from about 65 years old. But a hearing loss can manifest in all sorts of ways and therefore at any age. So what does a hearing loss like …

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Too much noise exposure

The effects of noise exposure

  Nowadays it is well known that being around loud noise over an extended period of time can damage your hearing. But why is this the case? And how much noise is too much   The hearing process   Inside the cochlea (the organ of hearing or “inner ear”) there are thousands of inner and …

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Tinnitus

What’s that sound in my head?

Tinnitus is one of those topics that gets covered regularly because it affects so many. It is estimated that up to a quarter of Australians have experienced varying degrees of tinnitus. Some get intermittent occurrences, while others find it a constant background sound. And while many people are able to “ignore it”, for some, it …

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Phonak Slim

New product: Phonak Slim

This month Phonak released a fancy new addition to their Lumity line: The Phonak Slim. This specially shaped-hearing aid is designed not only for great sound but also for comfort and style.  The specifics The Phonak Slim hearing aid is, as the name suggests, a long slim device sitting behind the ears. The particular appeal …

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Hearing aids and hearing

Hearing and Hearing Aids.

Hearing loss is a condition where a person experiences a reduced ability to perceive sounds. This can occur due to a variety of factors, including age, exposure to loud noises, infections, genetics, and certain medications. Hearing loss can range from mild to severe, and it can affect one or both ears. Devices and technology Hearing …

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Hearing Awareness Week 2023.

The 27th of February to the 3rd of March 2023 marks Hearing Awareness week this year. This is a week dedicated to promoting awareness and research on hearing loss, and assistance to the hearing impaired. It is also highlighted by World Hearing Day on the 3rd of March every year. This year’s theme is “Ear …

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Simple communication strategies

Simple communication strategies

One might struggle to hear for many reasons, even while wearing hearing aids. The environment, size of the room, the direction of speech and much more. Wearing hearing aids and accessories (like a microphone) can help. There are a number of other simple things you and your conversation partner can do to help further.  Basics. …

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Symptoms of Hearing Loss.

Symptoms of Hearing Loss.

When masks were introduced as a daily reality about two years ago, it was a massive change for everyone. There certainly was a period of adaptation for almost all of us. For many, it was more than just getting used to cover your mouth and nose. For them, it was realising how subconsciously reliant they …

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Which sounds will hurt my ears

Which sounds will hurt my ears?

Most of us know prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to hearing loss. The noise-induced loss is the second most common hearing loss after general ageing. We understand standing under a jet engine all day will damage hearing, but how much is too much? What about those Metallica concerts you went to in your …

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Starkey Evolv AI

Starkey Evolv AI new products.

Exciting news from across the world with new products this month! The American brand Starkey has just launched their new “Evolv AI” hearing aids, packed with exciting features. Starkey focuses on taking hearing to the next level by looking after your general health at the same time. New models, new technology and a new approach …

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Earwax removal

Earwax removal, a painless procedure.

Everyone’s ears create earwax. It’s one of the human body’s more unpleasant forms of protection against natural elements – special mention to excessive sweating here! For most people, earwax is not a bother more than an occasional itchy ear. In some cases, however, wax can build up to obstruct the ear canal. This can lead …

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Hearing awareness

Hearing awareness 2022

The first week of March marks hearing awareness week. This week highlights the hearing impairment issues, so many Australians face every day. It aims to help improve the daily lives of those impacted by hearing loss and raise awareness for everyone. The hearing awareness week is highlighted by World Hearing Day on the 3rd of …

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Essential Hearing Clinic

Falls of Sound essential services.

It has never been more important to communicate with your loved ones than today! Falls of Sound is classified as an essential service. What does that mean for you? Falls of Sound can continue to operate and see patients at any time following government regulations. More than anything, we want you to feel safe and …

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Is my hearing covered?

Is my hearing covered?

There are a great many factors involved in figuring out how much a hearing test or even hearing aids cost. While Medicare does not cover hearing health, there are a number of other avenues to consider. Which health insurance can help? Are children’s hearing tests free? Seniors discounts? More often than not, you might even …

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Update to the Signia App

Update to the Signia App.

We’ve recently come across instances of Signia hearing aid wearers having issues with using the app on their phone. It looks like the Signia app has received an update that has been creating some mischief. The symptoms can be the app not opening, the hearing aids not syncing or certain functions not working. The good …

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Keep your hearing aids dry

Keep your hearing aids dry.

Unless you’re a tropical plant, moisture generally does not make for a good friend! Unfortunately for hearing aids, moisture is all too present and can easily cause damage or corrosion to the tiny devices. Factors such as rain, sweat or general humidity can easily cause a problem. And given the importance of these devices to …

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Sudden onset hearing loss

Sudden Onset Hearing Loss.

For most people, hearing loss is a gradual process taking years to settle in. Sometimes you can pin it down to noise exposure, age or medical treatments. But there are times, thankfully not frequent, where one might wake up and just suddenly not hear from one ear. This is known as a sudden onset hearing …

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