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Hearing Loss Among Farmers and Agricultural Workers
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the second most common occupational injury and the greatest cause of permanent hearing loss in Australia. This is especially true for industries like farming and big agriculture, where workers are continuously exposed to loud noises from everyday machinery and equipment. Noise Induced Hearing Loss in Agriculture According to the National…
Read ArticleGive Mum the Gift of Hearing for Mother’s Day
Lorraine, a proud mother of one of ihear’s esteemed clinicians, was fortunate enough to be sent on a life-changing journey to the Starkey headquarters in the UK. Through this trip, Lorraine received the precious gift of sound, enabling her to communicate in ways that were previously impossible. Her experience has left a profound impact, compelling her mother to share her inspiring story.
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How to Know if Your Loved One Has a Hearing Loss
It is normal to worry about the wellbeing and health of our loved ones as they age, and we often try support them in ageing well so that they can be healthy and happy for as long as possible. In order to do this, you need to know when something is wrong.
Read ArticleCommunication Tips for Better Hearing During the Holidays
1 in 6 Australians have hearing loss. Learn 4 simple tips for better hearing during the holidays so you don’t miss out on the magic.
Read ArticleHow Untreated Hearing Loss Can Affect the Brain
Research has shown that an individual is at an increased risk of dementia and cognitive decline due to hearing loss. A 12 yearlong study by Doctor Frank Lin found that people with a mild hearing loss are at twice the risk for developing dementia, while people with a moderate hearing loss have tripled the risk…
Read ArticleHow AI Powered Hearing Aids Can Help You Hear Better
Hearing aid technology continues to improve every year, and now there is new technology that utilises the power of artificial intelligence, also known as AI technology. When you hear AI technology, you may think of robots and machines taking over the world, but in the world of hearing, artificial intelligence can help hearing aids function more effectively.
Read ArticleHow Hearing Well Contributes to Our Overall Well-Being and Quality of Life
With one in six Australians experiencing hearing loss, causes can range from various health conditions such as trauma, genetics, ear infections, exposure to prolonged noisy environments, and as we mature with age our hearing can naturally decline.
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 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 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…
Read ArticleHearing Loss Affects More Than Just Your Hearing
The impacts of untreated hearing loss run deeper than you might expect, going far beyond just your ears. Unfortunately, hearing loss can and does affect more than just your hearing. Here, we explore some of the challenges you might face if you ignore your hearing loss. With the correct treatment, many of these issues can…
Read ArticleIs Hearing Loss Avoidable?
That’s a great question, and a complicated one to answer! Hearing loss can be caused by a multitude of things: some of which are preventable and avoidable, and some which are not. So what you can do to avoid the second-leading cause of hearing loss — noise-induced hearing loss. Did you know that 1 in…
Read ArticleResources for Treating Tinnitus
According to the Australian Tinnitus Association, nearly 1 in 5 Australians have experienced the ringing, buzzing or whistling, swooshing sensation in their ears otherwise known as tinnitus. 90% of people with tinnitus also have hearing loss. As many clinicians know the impact tinnitus varies greatly from person to person but the condition often severely affects quality of…
Read ArticleTinnitus Update
If you’ve ever experienced noises that seem to be coming from inside your ears or head – ringing, buzzing, whistling, roaring, swooshing, humming – you may have had tinnitus. You might have noticed it for a little while after leaving a concert, or maybe it’s been sticking with you for years but you didn’t really…
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