Your genes contain all the information needed to build and maintain your cells and pass on that information to your children. Your genes can directly cause some health conditions and make you more susceptible to others. So, can hearing loss be genetic? Yes, it can. Many people are surprised to learn that there’s a genetic […]
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Feb
Feb
How your ear works When you post a letter, you know that there’s a whole transport and delivery system involved in getting that envelope from the sender to the recipient. There’s a similar process involved in transporting and translating a sound message from your outer ear to your brain. Your ear is an intricate system […]
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Feb
Feb
Preparing for a hearing aid fitting at A Better Ear involves being psychologically ready, setting yourself some hearing goals and bringing along your phone, and a list of any questions you might have. Let’s look at each of these in turn. Being psychologically ready for your hearing aid fitting We’re often asked ‘How long does […]
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Jan
Jan
How can you tell if your hearing is OK? After all, if you can’t hear, you don’t know when you’re missing sounds, do you? Well, there are a few warning signs of hearing problems that can alert you to a possible issue. Here’s 7 signs to look out for. 1. Turning up the TV The […]
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Dec
Dec
If you (or your family) suspect that your hearing isn’t as good as it used to be, then you’re faced with the question of what to do about it. You may be too busy with work and other commitments to take time out for a health appointment. You might not yet feel ready to walk […]
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Dec
Dec
If you or your loved one has recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, then you may suddenly have a number of questions (and a mix of feelings) about hearing aids. Here we’ve answered 10 of the questions we’re asked most frequently by patients to help you learn more about today’s hearing aids. 1. What are […]
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Oct
Oct
Different Types of Hearing Aids Available in Australia In this blog, we provide you with a guide to understanding the different types of hearing aids available in the Australian market. When it comes to choosing a hearing aid, the task can be daunting because of the bewildering array of manufacturers, models, acronyms, and industry jargon. […]
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Sep
Sep
The Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia “A protective effect against developing dementia”. “Hearing aids have a protective effect against developing dementia”, that, in its simplest interpretation, is the finding of the recently released – Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2020 report of the Lancet Commission. More accurately, if you are aged between 45 and […]
Blog, Clinical Research, Hearing Loss
Exploring the experiences of adults with hearing difficulties and their families
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Jul
Jul
Status; In progress. Commenced early 2020. Researchers at the University of Queensland are conducting a study to better understand the experiences of adults with hearing difficulties and their significant others. We are recruiting adults with hearing difficulties since adulthood, aged 50+ years, with and without hearing aids, and their significant others (e.g., friend, neighbour, partner, […]
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Mar
Mar
The Phonak Virto M-312 is now available in Brisbane and blurs the lines between a hearing rehabilitation and a consumer electronics without compromising either. Find out more at A Better Ear hearing clinic in Redland Bay.
