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Q&A “Has anyone tried "Calmer" ear plugs for reducing the noise that is around you? Does it work?“
Q&A: Has anyone tried "calmer" ear plugs for reducing the noise that is around you? Does it work?

Sally Jackson RHAD
May 5, 20233 min read


Dementia Action Week - Talk About Dementia and Hearing Loss, How Can We Make It Better?
Dementia Action Week is coming, 15-21 May 2023! A fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of this condition and how we can support you

Sally Jackson RHAD
Apr 29, 20235 min read


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

Sally Jackson RHAD
Apr 29, 20234 min read
Can’t hear your TV?
How to improve the sound from your TV. Tips for the hard of hearing.

Sally Jackson RHAD
Apr 27, 20232 min read
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

Sally Jackson RHAD
Mar 27, 20231 min read
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

Sally Jackson RHAD
Mar 8, 20232 min read
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...

Sally Jackson RHAD
Mar 3, 20232 min read


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?

Sally Jackson RHAD
Feb 25, 20234 min read


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.

Sally Jackson RHAD
Feb 18, 20236 min read
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?

Sally Jackson RHAD
Feb 11, 20231 min read


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

Sally Jackson RHAD
Jan 30, 20232 min read


Is it possible to cure tinnitus after 20 years?
Can you ‘cure’ tinnitus after 20 years of constantly hearing it?

Sally Jackson RHAD
Jan 20, 20233 min read


Delaying Hearing Aids - The Consequences
What happens when we delay getting the hearing aids we need?

Sally Jackson RHAD
Jan 14, 20238 min read
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...

Sally Jackson RHAD
Dec 17, 20222 min read


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.

Sally Jackson RHAD
Oct 16, 20226 min read


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.

Sally Jackson RHAD
Sep 24, 20221 min read


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!

Sally Jackson RHAD
Sep 4, 20224 min read


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...

Sally Jackson RHAD
Sep 3, 20223 min read
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”.

Sally Jackson RHAD
Aug 21, 20226 min read


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

Sally Jackson RHAD
Aug 14, 20227 min read
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