Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post in partnership with Careabout​The Department of Health has a support program for older Australians to help them remain independent at home, particularly those with complex needs. This program is called the Home Care Package....

Over the past three decades, more and more research has turned to the link between hearing loss and dementia. Initially, much of the research was ignored, but now, with the evidence mounting up, it is important to understand how untreated...

Over the past three decades, more and more research has turned to the link between hearing loss and dementia. Initially, much of the research was ignored, but now, with the evidence mounting up, it is important to understand how untreated...

Taking its BrainHearing technology to the next level, the latest release from Oticon gives you More.Hearing is optimised when the brain has full access to all the soundscape if the sounds you want to hear are balanced and able to...

Music to your ears ​ A major concern for many people with hearing decline is the loss of the richness of music. Hearing aids, until more recently, were not able to compensate adequately to achieve a fullness of musical sound. The other major...

In October 2020 Starkey’s Livio Edge AI devices won gold in the Hearing Aids category at the Hearing Technology Innovator Awards. The Edge Mode technology has given these hearing aids the ‘edge’ over competitors, but also with the technology being...

In October 2020 Starkey’s Livio Edge AI devices won gold in the Hearing Aids category at the Hearing Technology Innovator Awards. The Edge Mode technology has given these hearing aids the ‘edge’ over competitors, but also with the technology being...

Do your ear canals itch – especially after you’ve been wearing your hearing aids? This is a common problem, and for most people, not an issue. But it’s nice to get some relief, understand why this is happening, and...

  Have you ever wondered what keeps you upright and balanced? Your ability to stand, move and not fall over happens as a number of sense organs work together to keep you steady. And the vestibular system – part of the hearing...

The new Paradise hearing aids from Phonak build on the Marvel platform, introducing some excellent improvements. The Marvel was the first hearing aid with universal Bluetooth connectivity. In the Paradise you’ll find advances in not only Bluetooth technology but upgrades in...

Many hearing clinics are now offering telehealth services for their clients. One manufacturer has really perfected this type of person-centred care with their teleaudiology technology. Widex Remote Care is able to support you with your hearing aid fitting, from beginning to...

Many hearing clinics are now offering telehealth services for their clients. One manufacturer has really perfected this type of person-centred care with their teleaudiology technology. Widex Remote Care is able to support you with your hearing aid fitting, from beginning to...

Many hearing clinics are now offering telehealth services for their clients. One manufacturer has really perfected this type of person-centred care with their teleaudiology technology. Widex Remote Care is able to support you with your hearing aid fitting, from beginning to...

Hearing aids in the past were powered by a number of different means. There were electronic hearing aids, carbon transmitters, vacuum tube technology and transistor technology (and who can forget the ear trumpet which needed nothing to power it!).Choosing what...

Many hearing aids come with Bluetooth and can be paired to various devices for streaming phones calls, audio and music. Every brand of hearing aid may be slightly different and the steps below will cover most hearing aids. Pairing your smartphone...

Many hearing aids come with Bluetooth and can be paired to various devices for streaming phones calls, audio and music. Every brand of hearing aid may be slightly different and the steps below will cover most hearing aids. Pairing your smartphone...

Many hearing aids come with Bluetooth and can be paired to various devices for streaming phones calls, audio and music. Every brand of hearing aid may be slightly different and the steps below will cover most hearing aids. Pairing your smartphone...

Many hearing aids come with Bluetooth and can be paired to various devices for streaming phones calls, audio and music. Every brand of hearing aid may be slightly different and the steps below will cover most hearing aids. Pairing your smartphone...

Many hearing aids come with Bluetooth and can be paired to various devices for streaming phones calls, audio and music. Every brand of hearing aid may be slightly different and the steps below will cover most hearing aids. Pairing your smartphone...

Many hearing aids come with Bluetooth and can be paired to various devices for streaming phones calls, audio and music. Every brand of hearing aid may be slightly different and the steps below will cover most hearing aids. Pairing your smartphone...

Many hearing aids come with Bluetooth and can be paired to various devices for streaming phones calls, audio and music. Every brand of hearing aid may be slightly different and the steps below will cover most hearing aids. Pairing your smartphone...

Many hearing aids come with Bluetooth and can be paired to various devices for streaming phones calls, audio and music. Every brand of hearing aid may be slightly different and the steps below will cover most hearing aids. Pairing your smartphone...

Many hearing aids come with Bluetooth and can be paired to various devices for streaming phones calls, audio and music. Every brand of hearing aid may be slightly different and the steps below will cover most hearing aids. Pairing your smartphone...

What is Remote Care or Teleaudiology? Remote care, ‘telehealth’ or ‘teleaudiology’ are all terms you may have heard, particularly in recent times. Signing up for a remote care appointment means you will be able to interact with your Audiologist or Audiometrist...

Phonak have released a hearing aid that looks just like an earbud. Hearables are all the rage, but the Virto (Marvel) Black takes them to a whole new level. These are premium hearing aids that are aimed to “help eliminate...

Phonak have released a hearing aid that looks just like an earbud. Hearables are all the rage, but the Virto (Marvel) Black takes them to a whole new level. These are premium hearing aids that are aimed to “help eliminate...

Phonak have released a hearing aid that looks just like an earbud. Hearables are all the rage, but the Virto (Marvel) Black takes them to a whole new level. These are premium hearing aids that are aimed to “help eliminate...

Phonak have released a hearing aid that looks just like an earbud. Hearables are all the rage, but the Virto (Marvel) Black takes them to a whole new level. These are premium hearing aids that are aimed to “help eliminate...

Phonak have released a hearing aid that looks just like an earbud. Hearables are all the rage, but the Virto (Marvel) Black takes them to a whole new level. These are premium hearing aids that are aimed to “help eliminate...

Phonak have released a hearing aid that looks just like an earbud. Hearables are all the rage, but the Virto (Marvel) Black takes them to a whole new level. These are premium hearing aids that are aimed to “help eliminate...

Las Vegas is the seat of excitement in the US and it was a great stage for Starkey to showcase the features of their latest edition – the Livio Edge AI ITC ("in the canal") hearing aid, with lithium-ion rechargeable...

Phonak have released a hearing aid that looks just like an earbud. Hearables are all the rage, but the Virto (Marvel) Black takes them to a whole new level. These are premium hearing aids that are aimed to “help eliminate...

If you’re wearing hearing aids, there’s a high probability, these days, that a smartphone app is available to facilitate the use of your devices.Most of the major companies provide apps that help control volume, sound, make presets of preferred listening...

Phonak have released a hearing aid that looks just like an earbud. Hearables are all the rage, but the Virto (Marvel) Black takes them to a whole new level. These are premium hearing aids that are aimed to “help eliminate...

It’s frustrating having a hearing loss – always having to ask for repeats, looking as if you’re not interested (that’s because you didn’t realise you’re being spoken to) and people thinking you’re rude because you’re ignoring them. True – very...

Once your hearing levels are compromised, and you’re not hearing at your optimal best, communication in background noise becomes noticeably more challenging. Why does this happen? Can’t we just make sounds louder to be able to hear over all the...

2019 was a wild ride on the hearing technology train and 2020 looks like it’s going to be even more exciting!Three of the biggest players in the hearing aid market have been acknowledged by their outstanding technological advances in hearing...

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Some people experience what is referred to as ‘single-sided deafness’ - where there is limited hearing in one ear, while the other ear works quite well. There is an increased listening effort for people with single sided deafness due to...

Some people experience what is referred to as ‘single-sided deafness’ - where there is limited hearing in one ear, while the other ear works quite well. There is an increased listening effort for people with single sided deafness due to...