In many cases, when patients are seeking tinnitus treatment or a tinnitus management plan, the tinnitus is a symptom of hearing loss. But why the link? Here we explain what tinnitus is and what can be done for people seeking “ringing in the ears treatment”. To start with, tinnitus is brain activity. It is caused […]
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May
May
Hearing test under the Hearing Services Program As a pension card holder, or Department of Veteran’s Affairs card holder, what are you looking for in hearing test? The Australian Government provides a range of fully subsidised hearing services to people like you, via the Hearing Services Program. Although there are standards for the delivery of services, […]
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Apr
Apr
What kind of hearing care specialist do you need? Hearing clinics deal with all manner of different conditions. A typical week at A Better Ear might include diagnosing and treating hearing loss related to age, noise exposure, wax build-up and even the impact of ototoxic medications (medications that are harmful to the organ of hearing). […]
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Apr
Apr
Choosing a reputable hearing clinic Difficulty hearing in noise; noticing your partner asking you to repeat yourself more often; trouble hearing the grandchildren. Once you start noticing hearing loss, you may start looking for a reputable and trust-worthy hearing clinic. Googling ‘hearing test near me’ is one way to start, but let’s look at some […]
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Mar
Mar
Free pensioner hearing aids? We get lots of questions about free hearing aids for pensioners, both in the clinic and when doing community education. People have heard there is such a thing, but they don’t know much more (except perhaps a negative stigma attached to them – we’ll get to that in a moment). Many […]
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Mar
Mar
The Hearing Services Program Unlike many other healthcare services in Australia, hearing care funding is not delivered through Medicare, but via a dedicated Australian Government program called the “Hearing Services Program” (HSP). Eligible pensioners and department of veterans’ affairs card holders can access a range of hearing care services and hearing devices through the program […]
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Feb
Feb
If you have ever received a hearing test in a shopping center then you are probably familiar with the beep test. A relatively quick check, a beep test involves listening to a series of pure tones (or beeps) through a pair of headphones and pressing a button when you hear a beep. The staff member […]
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Dec
Dec
When looking into hearing aids, the cost of the technology can seem confronting for many people. While some styles and models are affordable, the prices of low end and high-end devices vary widely, creating confusion about the real value of the devices. Additionally, marketing language can sometimes make it difficult to compare the features of […]
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Nov
Nov
Communication is the key to successful relationships. That’s how the saying goes. Growing and learning together with your partner is one of life’s greatest rewards, however, the reality is some things are out of our control. Hearing loss is a fact of life for many. Especially in relationships, it can lead to a breakdown of […]
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Nov
Nov
If you’ve struggled with one or both of your parents having issues hearing but not accepting the fact, know you’re not alone. It is very common for people with hearing impairments to have difficulty recognising and accepting that they have hearing loss and to seek assistance for it. If you’ve noticed your parents showing signs […]