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What to Expect During an Audiometry Test
As we age, maintaining our hearing health becomes increasingly important. For those over 55, regular hearing checks are essential to ensure we stay connected with the world around us. Regular hearing tests can also check whether we have adequate sound stimulation traveling down our hearing nerve to our hearing centers in our brain, to keep our brain fit. One of the most common and effective methods for assessing hearing is the audiometry test. It is also known as a hearing test, pure tone audiometry or a diagnostic audiological assessment. If you’re preparing for your first audiometry test, here’s what you can expect.
Lyric Hearing Aids: Invisible Solutions for Active Lifestyles
In today’s fast-paced world, staying connected and engaged is essential, especially for those leading active, vibrant lives or aiming to re-engage in social activities. Hearing loss shouldn’t hinder your lifestyle, and finding a solution that enhances your hearing without disrupting your routine is crucial. Lyric hearing aids provide an invisible hearing solution that prioritises your health, well-being, and active lifestyle. They are designed for individuals and family members who value activity, convenience, and aesthetics without compromising on hearing quality.
What Can Smartphones Do to Help Protect Your Hearing?
In today’s digital age, smartphones have become pivotal tools in our daily lives. From keeping us connected to providing entertainment and organising our schedules, these devices offer incredible functionality. But did you know that smartphones can also play a role in protecting your hearing? Let’s explore how these handy gadgets can contribute to maintaining healthy hearing habits.
Enhancing Communication with Key Word Sign (KWS)
As audiologists, our goal is to provide comprehensive care to individuals who may be experiencing hearing impairment, whether temporary or not, and enhance communication. One approach is...
Understanding Ear Wax and Effective Ear Wax Removal
Ear wax is produced by all of us, young and old, and is often the first topic of conversation when an audiologist introduces themselves at a dinner table! We hear of all sorts of home...
Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder in Children: A Guide for Parents
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is a condition where the brain struggles to interpret sounds, posing challenges for children in understanding and processing auditory information. This...
Updated: The best smartphone decibel meter apps to measure noise levels
In our bustling modern world, noise is everywhere—from the constant hum of traffic to the lively chatter in cafes. Some sounds we can walk away from yet others are pleasant and...
Nurturing Healthy Hearing in Children
Hearing plays a crucial role in a child's speech and language development, education and social interactions. Early detection of hearing loss allows for early intervention, which can make...
Noise Induced Hearing loss. How loud is too loud?
In today's fast-paced world, noise has become an unavoidable part of our daily lives. From Melbourne’s bustling city streets to the constant hum of machinery of the neighbourhood...