Hearing Loss
The Widex Allure 330 and 440 are two of the best-in-class hearing aid devices on the market in terms of sound clarity and noise isolation. The Widex Allure 440 is the highest-tier model in the range, offering clarity in busy environments. The Allure 330 is one tier below – equipped with the same sound processing…
It’s common knowledge that we gradually lose our hearing ability as we grow older. The medical term for age-related hearing loss is presbycusis. Whether you are an older Australian worried about the onset of hearing loss or a family member looking into hearing loss treatments for your loved one, this guide will help you understand…
I have been asked “What is it like to be deaf?” I consider myself as hard of hearing rather than deaf. What is it like? It can be very isolating; without my hearing aids I can hear very little. In a crowded room I struggle to hear any conversation, even those close by me and…
Living with hearing loss is hard. It can be frustrating, socially isolating, and impact self-esteem and confidence in everyday life. Unfortunately, hearing loss often increases with age, with one in three adults affected by some degree of hearing loss. Age-related hearing loss is typically sensorineural, which happens when sound cannot reach the inner ear. It…
Hearing aids are electronic hearing devices that naturally, can become damaged when exposed to water. As hearing technology continues to advance, there are a wide range of waterproof hearing aids available on the market – but not all devices are waterproof. Waterproof hearing aids are specifically designed to withstand water and dust, protecting the delicate…
When it comes to hearing loss, individuals are met with a range of different hearing devices to choose between – two of the most common types are hearing aids and hearing amplifiers. Hearing aids and hearing amplifiers are devices that are both designed to combat and help with hearing loss. Both will invariably increase the volume of…
Grommets are ventilation tubes that are placed into the eardrum to treat infections or fluid buildup in the middle ear. Generally used in children, grommets are designed to prevent fluid which can lead to hearing loss or impairment. So, is it possible to wear hearing aids with grommets? Yes, it is. However, there are a…
Hearing aids offer a range of benefits, from helping hearing loss to managing symptoms of tinnitus. However, if you’re new to wearing hearing aids, putting in or inserting hearing aids for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. People are generally put off by hearing aids because of the stigma around the appearance, or…
The constant ringing or whooshing sounds of tinnitus can be extremely disruptive and distressing. While there is no cure for tinnitus, wearing hearing aids can minimise tinnitus symptoms to the point where they are virtually unnoticeable and, in some cases, even eliminate the experience of tinnitus completely. Advanced hearing aid models come with tinnitus treatment…
Living with tinnitus is mentally taxing and can affect overall quality of life. And while there is no cure for tinnitus, hearing aids have been proven to significantly relieve tinnitus symptoms. Hearing aids work to alleviate tinnitus symptoms by amplifying external sounds into the ear to improve hearing, and in turn, mask the tinnitus sounds.…
