The Different Types of Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is relatively common in Australia, with a study by the AIHW showing that an estimated 15% of all Australians wear hearing aids. With this percentage likely to increase over the next few years due to the ageing population, more and more people will start to find themselves in need of hearing aids. The…
How Long Do Hearing Aids Last? — A Simple Guide
If you’re suffering from hearing loss, hearing aids offer exceptional hearing solutions to those of all ages. The advancements in hearing technology mean that hearing aids are extremely effective, subtle, and proficient in restoring and aiding hearing loss. However, whether you’re new to the market of hearing aids or you need to replace your existing…
Hearing Aids For Royalty
I was watching the Coronation of King Charles 3rd at Westminster Abbey this evening. I noticed that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby who placed the Crown on the new King was wearing a stylish pair of receiver in the canal style hearing aids. You do want to hear your best with style when talking with…
Presbycusis
Presbycusis (from Greek presbys “old” + akousis “hearing”), or age-related hearing loss, is the cumulative effect of aging on hearing. Age-related hearing loss is the gradual loss of hearing in both ears and statistically one in three adults over age 65 has hearing loss. Because of the gradual change in hearing, some people are not aware of the change at…
Tinnitus Impacts Our Emotions
Tinnitus Impacts The Way Our Brain Processes Emotions Tinnitus is a condition that causes phantom sounds. These can ranging from an annoying ringing in the ears up to a loud, debilitating, roaring. There are over 50 million people who suffer from some level of tinnitus. So tinnitus impacts our emotions in various ways. In addition,…
Hearing Aid Verification
The Oxford dictionary definition of hearing aid verification is the process of establishing the truth, accuracy or validity of something. The Australian Commonwealth Hearing Services Program (HSP) definition is: an objective method to demonstrate the device fitting is appropriate and supports the client to manage their hearing loss. Verification means the hearing aid is fit…
Glue Ear
Glue ear, also known as adhesive otitis, Otitis media with effusion (OME), or serous otitis media, is a condition in which there is fluid build up in the middle ear behind the ear drum. The disorder is much more common in children due to Eustachian tube maturation. Symptoms of Glue Ear The condition is often asymptomatic apart from causing…
Otitis Media
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Otitis (ear) media (middle) is an infection of the middle ear cavity. Normal Ear Vs Ear with Otitis Media Types Otitis media can be divided into 3 types. 1. Acute Otitis Media (AOM) Otitis media usually starts with a cold or a sore throat caused by bacteria or a virus. The infection spreads…
Life During Covid-19 and Beyond
With the Covid-19 restrictions easing due to our combined efforts with following the advice of our State and Federal Governments, and our Chief Medical Officers, I’m sure we’ve all had time to reflect on our well-being and overall health, and life in general. During this isolation period, have you come up with a new resolution…
Looking after your hearing during Covid
To maximise your hearing ability during these challenging times Harmony Hearing has developed the following: Rigorous Sanitisation between appointment visits (Following Gov. Health Departments Best Practice) Virtual Appointments: Live face-to-face consultations with our Audiologist using our innovative video chat system. Remote Adjustments:Modern hearing aids can be adjusted remotely by your clinician while you are in the…
Is your Loved One suffering Alzheimers or Hearing Loss?
Alzheimers is a seriously debilitating disease. Worse still, hearing loss can be misdiagnosed as Alzheimers, something no-one wants to be presented with. Both conditions present with similar symptoms such as sadness, anxiety, depression, confusion, memory loss of past events and people (ie partners, family and close friends), impatience and lack of trust. Although it can…
Is Phonak Marvel the Best Hearing Aid?
One has to wonder, Is Phonak Marvel the best Hearing Aid? They are the latest release from Phonak in November 2018. They are described as a multifunctional marvel. The big development is that they stream audio from almost any device that has bluetooth. Universally compatible because they use of bluetooth classic instead of a 3.4…
