Untreated hearing loss takes a toll on relationships Untreated hearing loss does not only affect an individual’s quality of life – it also has an impact on his or her relationships, especially the most important ones. This is because hearing loss affects one’s…
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From Oticon People First – BrainHearingTM – Helping the brain make sense of sound. Untreated hearing loss increases the risk of mental decline. Did you know that we hear with our brains, not our ears? Surprising, perhaps, but true. Our ears simply pick up…
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Tinnitus is sometimes the first sign of hearing loss in older people. It also can be a side effect of medications. More than 200 drugs are known to cause tinnitus when you start or stop taking them. A number of medications may cause or worsen…
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New Years is a noisy time of year with fireworks, noisemakers, bars, yelling and screaming crowds, and other loud sounds piercing the environment. Fireworks and firecrackers have been found to register noise levels of…
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FREE 4 Week hearing aid trial* Hurry! Aids are limited! SUBIACO DUNCRAIG AND GERALDTON LAST CHANCE to go into a draw to win this WONDERFUL Christmas Hamper – DRAWN Monday 21st December https://www.hearingandaudiology.com.au/appointments P: (08) 9388 8003…
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FREE 4 Week hearing aid trial – Your Invited! Unitron- New Moxi Fit. It’s new inside and out. Enjoy style and functionality in perfect harmony, with a 312 battery, push button and telecoil. reddot-award-2015. It’s so discreet…
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Humor can sometimes make lite of a serious situation – but it’s a great way to break the ice and start a conversation. Hearing and quality of life are closely linked. Poor hearing affects both the person with the loss and those with whom they communicate. A…
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Hearing aids can be damaged when exposed to heat or moisture. Sweat and water are the two biggest enemies of hearing aids during the summer, and sharp temperature changes can cause condensation and an increased propensity to sweat. All of these are damaging to…
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BrainHearing™ – the new big thing It’s your brain that hears, not your ears. The sounds your ears receive are sent to your brain where they are translated into meaning. If you suffer from hearing loss, your brain tries to fill in the gaps of sounds you…
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Keeping your pet safe from hearing aid hazards Contributed by Lauren Clason, staff writer for Healthy Hearing | Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 Some dogs will eat anything they can get their paws on: your child’s box of crayons, a forgotten Pop-Tart, the baseboards, or…
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