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Hearing loss and dementia
There is a strong link between hearing loss and dementia. According to one study, people with mild hearing loss are two times as likely to develop dementia. This increases to three times for those with moderate hearing loss (Lin et al 2011). The reasons for this...
Helping our loved ones to hear
When we think of helping a loved one with hearing loss we tend to think of , a) repeating ourselves, b) writing notes c) turning the volume up on the tv so that it is so loud you leave the room. So the question is; are we really helping our loved ones by doing all of...
What is a Telecoil?
A telecoil or induction loop is considered an “Assistive Listening Device” (or ALD) and works by transmitting an audio signal directly into hearing aids via a magnetic field. The system consists of a microphone in the public venue, church banks or post...
Getting The Most Out Of Your Audiologist Consultation
Taking the first step to visiting a hearing aid audiologist can be a daunting task for many. As it may be your first time stepping foot inside their Hearing practice, naturally, you will be concerned about what will happen, what questions you need to ask, if...