Hearing aids are perhaps the best treatment for people with hearing loss. These clever devices amplify sounds reaching the inner ear, allowing the brain to represent noises more accurately in the environment. Around one-third of people over the age of 65 in America have some degree of hearing loss. Typically, hearing loss occurs gradually and […]
Audiometry tests are hearing tests that characterize the nature of your hearing loss. The purpose of these tests is to generate an audiogram – a visual output that an audiologist can use to diagnose your level of hearing loss. This output can then form the basis of any hearing loss treatment, such as the type […]
Hearing aids are perhaps the best treatment for people with hearing loss. These clever devices amplify sounds reaching the inner ear, allowing the brain to represent noises more accurately in the environment. Around one-third of people over the age of 65 in America have some degree of hearing loss. Typically, hearing loss occurs gradually and […]
There are many benefits to enjoying good hearing, just as there are many benefits to having great sight. Yet it’s true that the degree to which you’re able to hear the world around you depends on many factors. Age, for instance, will generally decrease the frequency of pitches you can hear, which is why past […]
As parents, it’s not always the case that we can protect our child from experiencing conditions that they develop through no fault of their own. However, we can help them manage, mitigate and feel confident in it. This requires excellent care, which is the responsibility of any parent. The sooner a child can learn to […]
Like many medical devices, hearing aids have come a long, long way in the last two decades. Not only do they offer increased auditory assistance geared for almost all degrees of hearing loss, but the additional features you can choose from will enhance the longevity and utility of using such a device. For this reason, […]
Hazardous noises can come from all kinds of sources such as busy roads, music festivals and even loud restaurants and can cause serious ear damage. Being part of a music band, working on a building site or even in close proximity to a siren such as with police or paramedics puts you at risk of […]
When you are looking for a hearing aid, it can be a bit overwhelming. After all, this is not the sort of purchase that you make every day and you need to make sure that you end up with the right hearing device for you. Considering that, we have put this blog post together to […]
Tinnitus is a common clinical symptom for audiology patients that’s often noticed as ringing in the ears. Tinnitus is the recurrent ear or head noise that usually lasts for more than five minutes and occurs quite frequently. This recurring noise happens without any external stimulation. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders stated […]
Hearing aids are incredibly useful devices for those experiencing hearing loss, and one of the primary means of care that audiologists can provide. If you think you might need to have a hearing aid fitted, you should contact your audiologist in the first instance to discuss the situation with them. It might also be helpful […]
