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Hearing devices, such as hearing aids or cochlear implant speech processors, are important items you rely on for day-to-day ‘getting on with your life’.  They are ‘high value’ pieces of technology. Imagine you one day you touch your ear, or reach over to the bedside table. and they’re gone. You retrace your steps, dig under the […]

Signs and symptoms may include these: The muffling of speech and other sounds. Difficulty understanding words, especially against background noise or in a crowd. Trouble hearing consonants. Frequently asking others to speak more slowly, clearly and loudly. Needing to turn up the volume of the television or radio. Hearing loss that occurs gradually as you […]

This is a time for us to have a keen ear and listen to the experts for advice and guidance. But what if you have a hearing problem? Spare a thought to those among us who have difficulty hearing conversation, and may find the television dialogue challenging to hear and the telephone a source of […]

Wax buildup is one of the main causes for hearing aids not working as well as they should, because wax clogs up the sound outlet or the ventilation opening, resulting in weak, distorted sound, or no sound. So, as a general rule, clean your hearing aids each day with a soft dry cloth. Make sure […]

Wax buildup is one of the main causes for hearing aids not working as well as they should, because wax clogs up the sound outlet or the ventilation opening, resulting in weak, distorted sound, or no sound. So, as a general rule, clean your hearing aids each day with a soft dry cloth. Make sure […]

Hearing aids are a significant investment, so we recommend you to learn how to clean and maintain them. The tiny marvels of technology operate in conditions that are far from ideal: the inside of your ear canals where they collect earwax and moisture. Regular cleaning, that you can do yourself, along with routine maintenance provided […]

Your hearing aids are a big investment. It’s well worth taking a few minutes each day to clean them. Your ear canal produces earwax, which serves the purpose of protecting and lubricating your ear. But wax build-up is one of the main reasons why hearing aids need repairing. Wax clogs up the sound outlet and […]

The ideal thing for your hearing health is to never get sick in the first place by following a sensible daily routine of healthy food, exercise & rest. However, if you do get sick there are ways to protect your hearing and your ears. First, take these steps to prevent getting a cold or flu […]

Everyone is familiar with the symptoms of a cold or flu, but did you know that those symptoms can include hearing loss? The hearing loss usually comes as a result of the congestion build up in the sinuses and ears. Like the other symptoms, the hearing loss is usually temporary but can add to the […]

If you have hearing loss there are always situations where you have difficulty making out what someone is saying. If you want to avoid frustration for both of you, it pays to develop some good communication strategies. Not many people know instinctively how to communicate with someone with a hearing loss; they think they have […]

Did you know that one in six Australians have some type of hearing loss? And that doesn’t even include those of us whose hearing is just starting to deteriorate (so that we have more trouble than usual in noisy places) But there are other things we can do to improve our communication with others who […]

Today we’re going to answer one of the most frequently asked questions about hearing aids. The number one question is how do I know if I need one? The first thing to do is to find out whether you have a hearing loss. If you find that you have to work hard to hear somebody, […]

Hi I’m Stewart, and today I answer another common question that we get about Hearing Aids. Sometimes people ask: “will hearing aids make my hearing worse?”The answer is no, correctly-programmed hearing aids will not make your own hearing worse. But, because listening and understanding people becomes so much easier with hearing aids…then, when you’re not […]

Welcome to Hearing TV. I’m Stewart and today I’m answering one of the more common questions we get about hearing aids. One often asked question is, do I need 2 hearing aids. The answer is, if you have hearing loss in both ears, then yes you do. Think of it like wearing glasses – you […]

A question we are often asked is “how long will the hearing aid last?” These days development of technology is very fast, so new hearing aids are being released all the time,. However, previous hearing aids won’t become obsolete just because there are new ones available. In fact, you can expect the hearing aids to […]

EPISODE 10 FOR HEARING TV What is a COCHLEAR implant? Hello and welcome to Hearing TV.  My name is Merren Davies. In the last episode we discussed Middle Ear hearing implants. Today we are going to INTRODUCE the COCHLEAR IMPLANT. The cochlear implant could be described as the ULTIMATE SOLUTION for people who cannot benefit from a conventional hearing aid. […]

EPISODE 9 FOR HEARING TV What is a Middle Ear hearing implant? Hello and welcome to Hearing TV.  My name is Merren Davies. In the last episode we discussed bone conduction hearing implants. Today we are going to look at Middle Ear hearing implants which are another option for people who cannot benefit from a conventional hearing aid. Like the Bone Conduction Implant, the MIDDLE EAR implant has an internal part that is […]

EPISODE 8 FOR HEARING TV What is a Bone Conduction hearing implant? Hello and welcome to Hearing TV.  My name is Merren Davies. In the last episode we discussed how the human ear works.  Today we are going to look at Bone Conduction hearing implants which are an option for people who cannot benefit from a conventional hearing aid. Some […]

EPISODE 7 FOR HEARING TV : How The Ear Works Hello and welcome to Hearing TV.  My name is Merren Davies. In recent episodes we have been talking about Styles of Hearing Aids. But what if something has happened to your ear and hearing aids are of no help? Before we look further into this, let’s […]

Hello, and welcome to Hearing TV.  My name is Phillippa, and today we’re talking about RIC hearing aids. Receiver in the canal aids, otherwise known as RIC, or RIE, are an excellent option for many reasons. The RIC Comprises a small hearing aid which sits behind the ear, to which is connected a speaker, or receiver, which goes into the ear.  On the end of the receiver you can use either a […]