Humans rely on their five senses to navigate the world. This is why people with poor vision and hearing take measures to attain an optimal level of sight with aids such as eyeglasses and hearing aids. Some even spend thousands of dollars t…

Hearing with both ears is important for both localizing sounds and for communicating in noisy environments. One would think, therefore, that a binaural fitting- the use of two hearing aids- would always be optimal, but this would be simila…

Just as personality and lifestyle are decisive in determining the benefit the hearing impaired person may get from using hearing aids, the same factors are decisive for how well a hearing loss is handled at the personal level. Strategies f…

We all have five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. Each one of them helps you navigate the world by letting your brain know what is going on around you. When they work together in harmony, they keep you safe from danger and all…

Communicating with someone who suffers from hearing loss can be difficult at times. Wearing hearing aids can help a person with hearing loss understand conversation better. Nonetheless, there are events such as crowded restaurants or stadi…

In Australia, one in 1000 babies is born with significant hearing loss each year. Thankfully, hearing loss can be identified early to plan support provisions and ensure each child affected develops at a standard pace. In fact, identifying …

Our hearing is undoubtedly one of our most important senses. It allows us to understand people, hear oncoming traffic, listen for sirens or warning signs, socialise and work. The human body is capable of incredible things, but just how doe…

Hearing aids are like little amplified microphones adjusted in the ear. However, it follows a much more sophisticated and complex process in order to provide users with near normal hearing ability. The quality of sound is dependent on the …