Missing the Conversation? How to Know if You Have Earwax Problems
Earwax isn’t the most glamorous part of our health to discuss, but it’s a far more prevalent issue than you might realize. Earwax problems have led to hearing problems, earaches, ringing in the ears and even balance issues resulting in dangerous falls for people around the world. Earwax problems affect people of all ages too, […]
How Much Do Hearing Aids Cost? A Definitive Guide
According to the World Health Organization, one in every three people over the age of 65 need hearing aids. Whether you’ve hit that age yourself or your loved ones have, finding the right hearing aid can be difficult. You don’t want to make an expensive mistake when there are plenty of affordable options. We’ve created […]
How a Simple Hearing Test Can Improve Your Life
Did you know that one in six Australians have some sort of hearing loss? That means you likely know at least one family member or friend who uses a hearing aid—if not multiple people. Whether or not you need a hearing aid, you might be wondering whether it’s time to get a hearing test. After […]
Does Your Child Have a Hearing Problem? 5 Common Signs to Look Out For
Detecting hearing loss early in your child’s life is imperative to stopping further hearing loss, as well as to prevent your child from speech and language development problems. Hearing loss can be in one ear or both, ranging from mild to severe/profound. A lot of children who have hearing problems are born to parents who […]
6 Reasons to Visit an Audiology Clinic
More than 5% of the world’s population suffers from a form of hearing loss. You are not alone. In Australia, we are lucky to have many licensed audiologists to help manage hearing issues. As of 2019, there were 2,907 members of Audiology Australia. Each of these members dedicates their lives to providing hearing care to […]
What is the cause of hearing loss in children?
What a sweet thing it is to hear. But what if you wake up and hear no sound, what about those who have never heard at all? Hearing loss in children may appear evidently when one’s child cannot hear the same way other children can. More specifically, it is the inability of one or both […]
How to Prevent Hearing Loss in the Elderly
Hearing Loss is a Common Problem in Aging Hearing is one of our most important senses. We use it to perceive so many aspects of our lives; from listening to music to chatting with our friends and family. Even the simple act of crossing the road depends on it. We rely on the ability to […]
Should I Get a Hearing Test?: 5 Signs the Answer Is Yes
Do you think you may need a hearing test? Our senses are vital for how we perceive the world around us. Though you may not think about it much, your world would see a huge change if you could no longer hear. As we age, this can become an inevitability. But if you’re not familiar […]
How to recognise if my hearing levels are bad for my age
Am I hearing well enough ‘for my age’? What is age-related hearing loss? As we go through the years, we will all most-likely gradually lose some hearing. This is known as age-related hearing loss or presbycusis and is a very common issue for many people. In fact, around 1 in 6 Australians suffer from some […]
5 simple ways to prevent hearing loss
Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. In, out, in, out. Now focus on your surroundings. The bustle of urban streets. The whisper of wind blowing. The soft chatter of the birds in the trees. Maybe even your own heartbeat. All of this is sound and it’s all important. Hearing is one of the […]