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ihear Australia: COVID-19 Update 2020-04-07
Our patients are our number one priority and we provide the best in hearing care. As such we have adapted our services at this time to make it safer and easier for you to access essential hearing services. To find out how you can utilize these services, you can call your local ihear clinic directly…
Read Articleihear Australia: COVID-19 Update 2020-03-27
Hearing healthcare has been classified an essential service by the Commonwealth Government. All ihear Australia clinics are clean, safe and open to serve our patients and the community. Please call on 1300 650 250 or contact us if you have any questions on how we are operating in the current environment.
Read Articleihear Australia: COVID-19 Update 2020-03-17
Our priority, as always, is the safety and care of our clients and staff. At this moment in time, all our clinics are open and we have taken extra measures to sanitise and increase hygiene procedures to create a safe environment. We are here to support you so if you have any concerns, please contact…
Read ArticleAustralian Bushfire Donations
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the bushfires, our support workers and the loss of lives, homes and wildlife. The scale and damage of these fires are beyond anything that we have seen or experienced.We are a company built on people helping people and want to do our part in helping those communities…
Read ArticleThree Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Hearing Care Follow-Up Appointments
Like your car, teeth, and even your financial portfolio, your hearing aids and hearing health can benefit from routine care and maintenance. After a hearing aid fitting, your hearing healthcare professional will likely recommend follow-up appointments. Hearing care follow-up appointments offer great opportunities to ask your hearing professional questions, have maintenance performed on your hearing…
Read ArticleOur Top Hearing Tips for the Party Season
At this time of year, most of us are gearing up to enjoy festive season catch up with workmates, friends and family. But if the thought of all those social occasions makes you cringe just a little, you’re not alone. For many Australians with hearing loss, the confounding noise of parties and gatherings can be…
Read ArticleHow Long Should My Hearing Aid Last?
If you’re reading this because you’ve made a hearing aid purchase, congratulations on making such a sound investment in your health! Now, there are a few things you’ll need to do to make sure your hearing aids will go the distance, and that you’ll get the maximum lifespan out of them. But how long should…
Read ArticleStarkey Foundation Mission Philippines 2019
Theresa from our ihear Caringbah clinic got the opportunity to travel to the Philippines to join the Starkey Foundation and provide much-needed hearing care to those in need. Over 500 patients, some travelling long distances to be seen and fitted with hearing aids. At first, I thought, “How are we going to fit, let alone…
Read ArticleChristmas Closures
Some clinic closures may vary, please contact your local ihear clinic for details.
Read ArticleThe Three Different Types of Hearing Loss
Did you know that one in six Australians have some form of hearing loss? Economists predict that this will rise to one in four by 2050. While this increase is largely linked to an aging population, not all hearing loss is age-related. Hearing loss affects Australians of all ages and stages and happens from a wide range…
Read Article12 Reasons To Schedule A Free Hearing Check
Hearing loss happens. 1 in 6 Australians affected by hearing loss, making it the 3rd most common condition affecting older Australians. 1 in 6 Australians is affected by hearing loss. This alone should incentivize you to schedule a free hearing check, but there are many other reasons too. Fortunately, hearing loss is very treatable and…
Read ArticleWhat Do You Hear?
Some of our best moments as ihear clinicians come from the follow-up appointments, when we meet again with patients who’ve been recently fitted with hearing aids. More often than not they want to relate their tales of the sounds they can hear now, that they hadn’t even realised how much they were missing…or not missing, in the…
Read ArticleWhy Bring a Plus One to Your Hearing Appointment
The journey back to your best hearing health isn’t one you should have to take alone. In fact, bringing a family member or friend along to your audiology appointment can be a beneficial and positive experience. They can fill in some of the blanks of your hearing loss experience During your first appointment and interaction…
Read ArticleWarning Signs of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is commonly referred to as an invisible health condition and early signs of hearing loss are often overlooked. Unlike other medical conditions, you can’t physically see the signs of hearing loss and the warning signs that do occur are very subtle. Because the changes often occur gradually, it is quite common for individuals…
Read ArticleWe Know You Are Busy but Mark This Appointment in Your Calendar
As Australians grow both more concerned and better educated about their health and well-being, many already see the importance of regular health checks. You might have an annual GP visit on your list, six-monthly dental checks and cleanings, and maybe others on top of that too! We keep ourselves healthy through eating right and staying…
Read ArticleDo’s and Don’ts of Travelling With Hearing Aids
Our hearing aids become an extension of ourselves. As we travel for fun and work, here are some things to remember to make sure we always take the best care for our hearing aids when travelling. Do’s Don’ts For more tips, speak to a hearing professional at an ihear clinic near you.
Read ArticleFour Tips for Communicating With Someone Who Has Hearing Loss
We all mishear things from time to time, even those of us with perfect natural hearing. In someone with hearing loss, hearing aids can do an amazing job at correcting it, but the loss itself is not reversible. This means that the hearing aids have to work together with the auditory system’s remaining hair cells…
Read ArticleLearning How to Use Hearing Aids Takes Time, Patience and Practice
If you’ve just resolved to improving your hearing health by investing in hearing aids – well done! Life is only going to get more fulfilling from here. Hearing aids are complex and amazing little pieces of technology. However, there are a number of ways you can help your hearing aids work harder for you. After all, teamwork…
Read ArticleCan Hearing Aids Cause Hearing Loss?
This is a myth we can bust! Hearing aids definitely do not cause hearing loss if fitted personally for you by a clinician. If this concern has been a barrier to yourself or someone you love in addressing a potential hearing loss, please read (or share) this article. This narrative should no longer block the way to…
Read ArticleHow Can I Support a Loved One With Hearing Loss
Many people do not like to talk about or admit to having a problem hearing. In fact, it takes on average seven years for someone with hearing loss to take action and seek treatment. That’s seven years of special moments avoided, conversations misheard and opportunities lost. And if they still aren’t aware of their condition,…
Read ArticleThe Importance of Frequent Hearing Check-ups
If this appointment isn’t in your diary, it should be. Just as a car needs regular services to avoid expensive, unexpected trips to the mechanic, a proactive approach to our health is key to avoiding nasty surprises! You might already schedule annual trips to your GP, dentist and optometrist, but have you considered how seeing…
Read ArticleDo You Have Diabetes? Put Your Hearing Health to the Test
We know that type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia at epidemic proportions. More than 1.7 million Australians have diabetes, while 280 new cases are diagnosed every day. For us at ihear, many of the people we see in our clinics each day have diabetes. That’s why we’re driven to learn…
Read ArticleBeware the Online Bargain! Trust a Hearing Professional
Where would we be without online shopping? It’s arguably one of the greatest inventions of the 21st century. Ecommerce in Australia continues to grow and grow! A 2016 report by Australia Post notes that we’re seeing previously untapped consumer segments become more comfortable with shopping online. And what’s not to love? It’s convenient – most online…
Read ArticleThe Ten Minutes Daily Exercises for Hearing Success
If you’ve recently invested in hearing aids, or are looking to do so, you’re probably also thinking about ways to get the most bang for your buck. Well, we have some insider tips. The key to getting the most out of your new hearing aids is combining them with good rehabilitation practices and daily exercises….
Read ArticleTreating Hearing Loss Can Prevent a Third of Dementia Cases
Hearing loss is one of nine modifiable lifestyle factors for dementia In a recently published study, researchers concluded that “dementia is by no means an inevitable consequence” of aging. However, they suggest that nine modifiable “lifestyle factors might reduce, or increase, an individual’s risk of developing dementia.” Ranked from highest risk to lowest, those modifiable…
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