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New Medicare Rebates for Hearing Tests: Bridging the Gap in Hearing Care
Policy Shift Empowers Audiologists to Address Hearing Care Inequalities In a proactive move to tackle hearing care disparities prevalent in Australia, the government has initiated major adjustments to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) with a focus on audiology...
New Research Emerges: Can Treating Hearing Loss Lead to Cognitive Improvement?
Recent findings suggest that addressing hearing loss with well-adjusted hearing aids can potentially halt or reduce cognitive decline. Intriguingly, some studies indicate the possibility of cognitive recovery. This report, presented by Hamilton® CapTel®, delves into:...
Discover the Power of Independence: Choose an Independent Audiologist
At Ear and Hearing Australia, we believe in providing the highest quality audiology services based on independence, unbiased advice, and patient-centered care. In this blog post, we want to shed light on why independence matters in the field of audiology and how it...
What Causes Tinnitus: 8 factors that can trigger tinnitus
Introduction Welcome to our comprehensive blog on tinnitus, where we will dive deep into the intricate factors that contribute to the development of this auditory phenomenon. As audiologists, our mission is to provide you with a thorough understanding of tinnitus...
Hearing Aids: A Game-Changing Solution for Dementia Prevention
Introduction Did you know that hearing loss has been linked to an increased risk of dementia? However, a groundbreaking study has revealed that hearing aids can protect against this risk. In this article, we'll delve into the study's findings, emphasizing the crucial...
Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Treatment Solutions
Introduction Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common type of hearing loss, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when there is damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or the auditory nerve. In this blog post, we'll help you understand the causes and...
How Do Hearing Aids Work
Overview: I. Introduction II. Anatomy of a hearing aid III. How sound is processed in a hearing aid IV. Types of hearing aids V. Features and settings of hearing aids VI. Choosing the right hearing aid VII. Maintaining and caring for hearing aids VIII. Conclusion I....
First experience with a hearing aid
What is the first experience with a hearing aid like? Most people won’t realise how bad their hearing is until they wear their first hearing aid, which can be a very exciting yet confronting experience. Fear of the unknown often holds us back from a better life for...
How To Convince a Family Member to Wear a Hearing Aid
Convincing a family member to try wearing a hearing aid can be tough. The conversation is often fraught with emotion and tends to lead nowhere as both parties butt heads. Trying a softer approach may yield better results and our tips below can help you guide your...
Tinnitus: Will the Ringing Ever Stop?
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is a very common condition affecting approximately 1 in 4 Australians. Tinnitus can present in multiple forms such as ringing, chirping, buzzing, humming and many more. Technically speaking, tinnitus means perceiving sound when no...
Can Hearing Loss Really Lead to Memory and Cognitive decline?
Hearing loss is more common than you might think, affecting over half of all Australians over the age of 60. It is often described as an invisible impairment, as it generally progresses slowly and most people learn tricks and strategies (ie. lip reading) to fill in...
Oticon’s NEW SmartCharger
Oticon’s new SmartCharger finally provides a portable charging solution for Oticon More hearing aids. Packing around 3 extra charges for your hearing aids, they are a perfect companion for anyone who loves travelling, camping or just someone who needs a backup battery...
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