7 tips for managing Christmas Day 1. Sit in a good spot Often it is helpful to sit with a wall behind you and in the middle of the table. This gives a better chance ... READ MORE
Getting Hearing Aids – What is the Process?
5 Steps to hearing aids Step 1: Make a time to see us The first and hardest step for many is the first one, making an appointment for a hearing test. Research has shown ... READ MORE
How to apply for ACC Hearing Aid Funding
How to apply for ACC funding for hearing aids You may be able to get funding for hearing aids through ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation). So how do you apply for ACC ... READ MORE
Do I have hearing loss? Do I need hearing aids?
“Perceived need*” is the main reason for the slow uptake of hearing aids for some people. *The perception that hearing loss is not severe enough Why? – ... READ MORE
Hearing aid batteries – types, sizes & recycling
Size 10 (yellow) - Size 312 (brown) - Size 13 (Orange) - Size 675 (Blue) Battery sizes Size 10 batteries (yellow) Yellow labelled size 10 hearing aid ... READ MORE
ACC hearing aid batteries – how to order batteries for ACC funded hearing aids
If you had your hearing aids funded by ACC, your batteries are included as part of your ACC cover. In the past ACC hearing aid batteries were sent out automatically every 6 ... READ MORE
Wearing and Caring for your Custom Earplugs
Putting your custom earplugs in your ears. Custom Sleep plugs Red is for the right ear and Blue is for the left ear. The removal cord sits at the bottom of your ear ... READ MORE
What could be causing your itchy ears? And what to do about it.
Happiness is having a scratch for every itch. Ogden Nash The most obvious way to manage itchy ears is to get to the itch and scratch it. However, like most itches, ... READ MORE
Noise Destroys – Noise induced hearing loss
Noise induced hearing loss NFD - Hearing Awareness Week 2018 (3 – 9 March) The National Foundation for the Deaf extended World Hearing Day 2018, into a week of ... READ MORE
Did you know that hearing loss is linked to memory loss and dementia?
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