Dementia Action Week - Talk About Dementia and Hearing Loss, How Can We Make It Better?
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The Blog is where all the latest information and news will appear. Sally Jackson and selected guest writers share their thoughts on everything hearing related - from tinnitus to tips to technology. You can browse the categories, or sign up to become a member, participate and comment. All are welcome, but please keep comments on-topic and respectful.
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Why does my tinnitus get louder when I notice it?
Tinnitus isn’t a sound, it has no physical intensity that we can measure. However, it seems louder or quieter (or disappears even) depending
Can’t hear your TV?
How to improve the sound from your TV. Tips for the hard of hearing.
I'm proven to have almost perfect hearing. However, while being in a noisy environment…
If the ears are working and sending signals correctly, then you may have a processing disorder. Understanding speech is a complicated proces
Scientist or Salesman - The Acid Test
Audiology is a science, so you want someone who knows that science inside-out ideally. Unfortunately it’s difficult to tell out there who’s
Tinnitus Diaries
Notes from my Tinnitus Support Group which may be helpful for those of you who don't have access to one... We covered techniques for...
Bunged Up / Blocked Ears - Help!
I have been on an aeroplane or had a cold, now I’ve got blocked ears and dull hearing. What can I do to help get rid of it?
Widex Sound Assist (Table Microphone) Full Length Review
I review the new Widex Sound Assist table microphone / partner microphone as a hearing aid end user and as an audiologist.
What are the coming cures and treatment for tinnitus. …how many years are we from a cure…
What are the coming cures and treatment for tinnitus?
When To See A Doctor For Tinnitus or Sudden Hearing Loss
Do not delay, however, if you experience a sudden (over hours/days) hearing loss. You must seek medical advice immediately (an audiologist
Is it possible to cure tinnitus after 20 years?
Can you ‘cure’ tinnitus after 20 years of constantly hearing it?
Delaying Hearing Aids - The Consequences
What happens when we delay getting the hearing aids we need?
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Phones
Mobile phones will always be the best option for hearing aid users for two reasons. One is the direct Bluetooth connection that most...
Audiograms - How to Interpret Your Hearing Test Results
How to read your hearing test results ( audiogram ) and interpret them. How your audiogram relates to your hearing experiences.
Can Hearing Aids Help with Tinnitus?
How wearing hearing aids has been proven to lessen tinnitus distress in hard of hearing people in the short and long term.
Pros and Cons of Invisible Hearing Aids
The pros and cons of “invisible hearing aids”. Are invisible hearing aids right for me? Let’s take a look!
Tinnitus - Activities to Lessen The Impact
In the tinnitus (T) support group I lead, we discussed activities that are helpful to taking one’s mind off T. These are quite...
Do I Need to Upgrade my Hearing Aids?
Let’s talk about whether you need to upgrade your hearing aids, and if they really are “obsolete”.
How can care homes improve life for hard of hearing residents?
Article explaining how audiologists and care home managers can work together to obtain best outcomes for hard of hearing residents
How can too much earwax cause conductive hearing loss?
Conductive hearing loss is caused by a problem with the mechanics of the hearing system i.e. the canal, eardrum, middle ear bones, middle...
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