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How to talk to someone about hearing loss

How to talk to someone about hearing loss

03/12/2017

There's no doubt that hearing loss has ramifications on people other than just the person suffering from hearing loss. And wanting to talk to them about their hearing loss is natural, but can be quite a confrontational scenario. (more…)...

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From the Clinic: Third time lucky for Susan

From the Clinic: Third time lucky for Susan

22/11/2017

It took Susan three goes and thousands of wasted dollars to finally get a hearing outcome she was happy with. (more…)...

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The first step is acceptance

The first step is acceptance

10/11/2017

One of the biggest issues with hearing loss, surprisingly, is people don't seek treatment for it. In Australia it takes an average of seven years for someone to get professional advice on their hearing loss. Shari Eberts writes a blog called Living with Hearing Loss, and has penned a piece about probably one of the hardest things to deal with when talking about hearing loss... acceptance. It...

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Cochlear launches the Nucleus 7 sound processor

Cochlear launches the Nucleus 7 sound processor

27/10/2017

Cochlear have launched the Nucleus 7 sound processor, the next generation sound processor for our Cochlear implant patients. This has been in the works for some time and the big deal about this processor is that Cochlear worked hand in hand with Apple to create seamless integration with your iPhone. The big ticks include: The N7 is the lightest sound processor on the market. Can stre...

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Do skin patches work for tinnitus?

Do skin patches work for tinnitus?

07/09/2017

Channel 7 News recently ran a story on the Antinitus skin patch from Sweden that makes claims to relieve symptoms of tinnitus. Do they work? (more…)...

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Medel’s Sticky Solution

Medel’s Sticky Solution

10/08/2017

When it comes to bone conduction hearing aids, implant manufacturer MED-EL have brought a new sticky solution to market. (more…)...

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From the Clinic: Buyer beware – It pays to compare

From the Clinic: Buyer beware – It pays to compare

07/08/2017

Debbie and Bill* are both pensioners and live in regional Queensland. Recently they were both due to have their hearing aids updated through the Government's Hearing Services Program (HSP). (more…)...

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Time to focus on hearing loss

Time to focus on hearing loss

07/08/2017

With a growing number of Australian's suffering in silence (no pun intended) from hearing loss, this month's Hearing Awareness Week is a timely reminder of this invisible disorder. (more…)...

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Six things you must know when ready for hearing aids

Six things you must know when ready for hearing aids

31/07/2017

People come to the realisation that hearing aids can assist them in a variety of ways. Sometimes you just know it's time. Other times it takes the gentle (or not so gentle!) prodding from family and loved ones. (more…)...

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From the Clinic: Matthew’s hearing aids took a beating on the golf course

From the Clinic: Matthew’s hearing aids took a beating on the golf course

21/07/2017

Matthew was like so many people who have hearing aids. He was prescribed hearing aids but hardly ever wore them. They ended up in the drawer.  (more…)...

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There’s no need to spend what you can’t afford on hearing aids…

There’s no need to spend what you can’t afford on hearing aids…

05/07/2017

Hearing aids should give you back a world of sound... not cost you the Earth. While there are certainly some remarkably prices being charged in some hearing aid clinics, the fact is price is not usually a factor in hearing outcomes. What do we mean by this? Most entry-level and intermediate priced hearing aids are as good at treating your hearing loss as premium, expensive models. It's like b...

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Risky Business: Untreated hearing loss in the workplace

Risky Business: Untreated hearing loss in the workplace

05/07/2017

'The thing about hearing loss is that no one can see it. Most people are so impatient they just assume that the person with hearing loss is being rude, or slow-witted' - Marion Ross (Happy Days) (more…)...

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Have we got a hearing aid for you!

Have we got a hearing aid for you!

21/06/2017

If you missed it, The ABC's CheckOut program recently did a segment on the hearing aid industry in Australia. It provides some enlightening insights into the industry and some tips to ensure you get the right hearing health treatment for you. You can watch the segment below but here are the main takeaways: The hearing aid industry in Australia is not regulated. Anyone can set up shop and 'pr...

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What mum really wants!

What mum really wants!

23/04/2017

NOTE: The Advertising Standards Bureau received a complaint when this ad was shown. Please see our response here. Hearing loss and family frustration We decided to make this clip because it's important to realise that it's not just the person with hearing loss who suffers from the disorder. The people around them, their family and friends, can also end up suffering due to the frustrations of not...

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What are the warning signs of hearing loss?

What are the warning signs of hearing loss?

05/04/2017

What's it like to suffer from hearing loss? 'I'm always trying to figure out what's really going on. Always having to fill in the gaps, but never getting all the details. It's like trying to do a jigsaw when I don't even know what the picture is, and I'm missing one of the vital middle pieces.'  (more…)...

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Oticon Opn™ – open your world

Oticon Opn™ – open your world

30/03/2017

Oticon Opn™ in Queensland Pairing Clarity's five ethical practice principles with the Opn's technical advancements ensure you get the best hearing solution for your needs at a fair price. (more…)...

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