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How to convince a loved one to get a hearing test

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jan 04Categories: Info, Science

How to convince a loved one to get a hearing test

How to convince a loved one to get a hearing test Asking for someone to constantly repeat themselves can get frustrating – not just for you, but for those with hearing loss as well. However, it’s typically hard for them to admit it to themselves,...

Button battery safety

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jul 20Categories: Info, Science

Button battery safety

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The Battery Controlled – Button battery safety When swallowed, small coin-sized lithium button batteries can get stuck in a child’s throat and cause severe burns or death. Order your fact card and poster for more information, including safety...

Hearing loss and vision loss?

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jul 20Categories: Science

Hearing loss and vision loss?

Science

What’s the difference between hearing loss and vision loss? A common misconception is that hearing and vision loss are the same things or that they are at least closely related. Yet while both involve a loss of senses, the two are actually markedly...

Tinnitus

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jul 20Categories: Info, Science

Tinnitus

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Tinnitus Tinnitus is a condition where people experience noises in the ears or head when no physical noise is present. Each individual’s tinnitus experience is unique and commonly tinnitus is described as ringing, buzzing, humming, roaring or whistling...

Internet Sales of Hearing Aids

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jul 20Categories: Info

Internet Sales of Hearing Aids

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Internet Sales of Hearing Aids Internet Sales Regarding buying hearing devices off the internet, the professional body representing Audiologists, the Audiological Society of Australia, does not advocate internet sales, and cites the following risks if...

Services for Eligible Pensioners & Veterans

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jul 20Categories: Info

Services for Eligible Pensioners & Veterans

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FREE to Client Services for Eligible Pensioners & Veterans ACTIV-EARS Audiology also provides services to eligible voucher clients approved by the Office of Hearing Services. These services include provision of hearing assessments, the cost of pre-approved...

Are All Hearing Centres The Same?

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jul 20Categories: Info

Are All Hearing Centres The Same?

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Are All Hearing Centres The Same? Are you receiving the best care available? Did you know that if you are on an Australian Government Pension, you may be entitled to free hearing care and subsidised hearing devices? There is some important information...

Consumer Advice

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jul 20Categories: Info

Consumer Advice

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Consumer Advice A few tips for the consumer when considering purchasing or receiving subsidised hearing services: See your local independent clinic first! (or get a second opinion or price from an independent clinic). Most large hearing care chains are...

Musicians Plugs

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jul 20Categories: Info

Musicians Plugs

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Musicians Plugs They preserve the natural response of the open ear, so that sound heard with these earplugs has the same quality as the original, just quieter. You are less likely to want to loosen them in your ears in order to hear speech better which...

What’s a Decibel?

Author: Paul BunnOn: Jul 18Categories: Science

What’s a Decibel?

Science

What’s a Decibel? In an effort to protect our ears from the effects of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), we need to be wary of how long we are exposed to dangerously high volumes. Education Queensland estimates that almost over a third (37 per cent)...