When we start thinking about wearing a hearing aid, we tend to envisage a device that sits either behind or inside our ear. We understand that sound will be amplified and sent by the hearing aid into our ear the same way sound normally travels – through air...
In cases of hearing loss, the most common treatment a hearing care professional will offer is a hearing aid. While we all wait for a permanent cure for hearing loss, hearing aids are often the best option available, as they help to maximise the hearing a person has...
Ear wax, also known as Cerumen, is a combination of sebum – a light-yellow oily substance secreted by glands to keep skin moisturised, dead skin cells, dust, and debris. It is the mixture of all these things which gives ear wax the yellowish-brownish appearance...
Whilst physical distancing has become our new normal to keep our community safe, social engagement and interaction during these unprecedented times is more important than ever. This is of vital importance for all age groups. Literature shows social connectedness...
You’re bringing the grandchildren to see your favourite professional sports team take on the league leaders. Will the roar of the crowd be enough to warrant wearing ear protection? Or maybe you’ve hired a local band to play outside at your daughter’s graduation party....
Are you not able to hear things clearly? Are you feeling a constant ring or vibration in your ears? Well, if these symptoms occur, then it is time for you to take a hearing loss test to determine if you need a hearing aid. The quality of hearing can actually be...
