What Services Does Hearing Australia Offer? Did you know that Hearing Australia is a statutory authority established by the Government in the late 1940s? Many…

Cochlear implants and hearing aids both have the same basic purpose to improve the hearing and well-being of those who suffer with hearing loss. Hearing…

Protecting Your Hearing With Ear Plugs Everyone is sensitive about hearing loss. Why is that when your eyesight starts to fade you don’t hesitate to…

Tinnitus – Learn About It And Where to Get Help Tinnitus affects thousands of Aussies, but there are many who don’t know what it is or how it…

We can start to lose our hearing through the ageing process anywhere from the age of 40. Recently, a number of studies investigating the impact…

With a heading like that, it sounds as if our hearing aids have artificial intelligence and are reading our minds – can that be true?…

How we receive, listen and interpret sounds is a complex process. Oticon’s new Opn S hearing aid, with its latest Velox S platform, aims to…

When you experience a drop in your hearing levels, lots of things you took for granted about your hearing disappear and you find yourself working…

There’s a whole lot of exciting features that have been upgraded in the Moxi family with the Discover technology, allowing wearers to not only gain…

The sensation of ringing or buzzing sounds in your ears is known as tinnitus (pronounced ‘tin-ni-tus’ or ‘ti-nigh-tus’). For most people tinnitus occurs sporadically and…

The Australian launch of the Livio AI heralded the arrival of the first-ever hearing aid with not only AI, but also with integrated sensors –…

“Excuse me, but I think there’s a whistling noise coming from your ears,” says your significant other, friend or complete stranger. How annoying – for everyone….

The old scouting motto ‘Be Prepared’ should be kept in mind when travelling with hearing loss and hearing aids.  If you plan and prepare well, you’ll…

That depends on a number of parameters – type of battery, size of battery, power of your hearing aid, how much you use your hearing…

It’s true – we do live in the lucky country, particularly when it comes to hearing loss and available services. The Australian Government supports people…

It’s time to get your hearing assessed. You’ve noticed your hearing is not as sharp as it was in your twenties and it’s time to…

Although ReSound released the LiNX Quattro almost 12 months ago, it’s still one of the best hearing aids going around with brilliant reviews and user…

A hearing aid is basically an amplification system. All hearing aids have the same major components to allow sound to be gathered by the device,…

When you’re first fitted with your hearing aid, the clinician will run a few checks on the device. Firstly they’ll carry out ‘real ear’ measurements….

The Widex EVOKE hearing aid was introduced as the world’s first SMART hearing aid and, as the clever people at Widex continually work on the…

October 2019 is an exciting time for GN ReSound – they will introduce their new In-the-Ear LiNX Quattro in Australia. These new hearing aids will…

Buying hearing aids is a big decision. Once you decide to purchase devices to improve not only your communication but add to your enjoyment of…

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…

Signia’s Pure range of hearing aids have been boosted with the new Xperience chip. This exciting development for Signia hearing aids means seamless hearing in…

An ALD (Assistive Listening Device) is any device that can be used to enhance sound either:with a hearing aid to improve your outcomes, orinstead of…

All content and media on the Hearing Choices website is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a…

Just over 12 months ago, Phonak released their latest hearing aid – the Audéo Marvel (Audéo M) – with much fanfare. The most exciting features…

Often the first sign that your hearing levels are not what they used to is when the speech you hear from other people seems to…

All content and media on the Hearing Choices website is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a…

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…

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…

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…

Phonak have announced a hearing aid that looks just like an earbud. Hearables are all the rage, but the Virto (Marvel) Black takes them to…

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…

All content and media on the Hearing Choices website is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a…

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…

It’s tempting to clean or relieve an itch in the ears with a cotton bud – but this isn’t wise. The old adage of ‘don’t…

Hyperacusis is a condition where common sounds are uncomfortably loud, to the point that you can’t cope with everyday noises, and try to isolate yourself…

Self-isolation, social distancing and shortage of toilet rolls are now common words in our vernacular. As everyone strives to keep the COVID19 virus from spreading,…

Widex are releasing their latest line of hearing aids – the Moment devices. There are many things to like about this new offering from the…

Do you know how to contact your Hearing Clinic if you can’t visit in person, or you just have a question you need answered? Whether…

Moving on from their ‘Discover’ hearing aids, Unitron have recently released the Discover Next platform for a new generation hearing aids.  The Next chip allows…

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…

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…

There’s been a number of form changes to hearing aids over the years, from the ear trumpet, to the body aid, behind the ear and…

Most people who have a hearing loss will more than likely have an inner ear or sensorineural hearing loss. However, people with an outer or…

Are there signs to watch out for – signs that could indicate you have a hearing loss? No-one’s hearing is perfect, and it’s normal to…

GN ReSound are well known for world ‘first’ technology in their hearing aid models.In 1992 they introduced the first hearing aid with digital sound processing.In…

Do you work in a noisy industry? Are you a recreational shooter or listen to a lot of loud music? If so, you could be…

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…

Described as the perfect listening experience, the newest release from Hansaton promises hearing at the next level as it meets the challenge of hearing in…

Buying hearing aids online, or even completing an online hearing test, is quite common now in Australia. If your hearing test showed you have a…

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…

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…

Moisture in your hearing aids is not a good thing. It can cause corrosion and affect the performance of the microphone in your device. So…

When you were fitted with your hearing devices, your audiologist probably went through some hearing tactics or strategies with you – a hearing aid is…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Background noise is the bane of all people with compromised hearing levels – it can even provide challenges for people with normal hearing. But when…

Music to your earsA major concern for many people with hearing decline is the loss of the richness of music. Hearing aids, until more recently,…

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…

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…

Is there a link between migraines and hearing loss? With thirteen percent of the population experiencing migraines, this is an important question to ask. There is…

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post in partnership with CareaboutThe Department of Health has a support program for older Australians to help them remain independent…

ReSound have long had the aim to give their hearing aid users natural, or ‘organic’ hearing and with the release of their new C6 platform…

Hearing on the phone can be tricky, with or without a hearing aid, as the quality of the line and the environment you’re listening in…

According to Human Rights Australia, an Assistance Animal (sometimes referred to as a ‘service animal’), can be any animal that has been trained to support…

Built on the Xperience platform, these amazing earbuds will enhance the performance of hearing for people with levels in the mild to moderate range. The…

Getting your new hearing aids is an exciting time. But it can also be a little daunting. Your ears (and brain) have not been utilised…

Value for money in your hearing aidsWhen choosing the right hearing aid, you need to consider how much you want to spend. You also want…

Unitron have released their next generation of hearing aids and in doing so have received a 2021 Red Dot award for product design of their…

There are a number of hidden risks associated with hearing loss, particularly if it goes untreated. Not hearing well, straining to follow conversations, the auditory…

Hearing loss, apart from impacting communication, has been shown to have other detrimental effects on our physical and mental wellbeing.It is viewed as one of…

A number of states across Australia are in lockdown and citizens are advised to follow their state’s rules in regards to what services they can,…

A hearing aid, in basic terms, is an amplification device to augment your hearing levels. The first hearing aids – ear trumpets – had no…