Hearing FAQ’s

In these days of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle it is a very considerate act to donate your old hearing aids for these three reasons: Reduce – you are reducing waste and the effects of waste on the environment Reuse – you are providing a much-needed medical aid which will be much appreciated by others Recycle – […]

Yes, they can. Hearing aids are now designed to allow for acute, personalised adjustment to perfectly fit the needs of your hearing loss. Many hearing aids with the latest technology automatically adjust to the environment that you are in. Helping you to focus on the sounds you want to concentrate on, rather than interference noise

No hearing aids don’t cause tinnitus – they can help reduce the effects of tinnitus. Tinnitus can come in many forms from mild to severe, some forms of tinnitus are caused by recent exposure to loud noise while others are longer lasting or consist of recurring episodes. Many people make the assumption that nothing can

There is a wide range of rechargeable hearing aids now available, every manufacturer has embraced the need, which is now coming becoming the new normal! Rechargeable hearing aids were introduced fairly recently and they have transformed the market, reducing the need for the small and fiddly disposable batteries associated with older hearing aid models. Why

What is vertigo? Vertigo is a common condition that affects around 5% of the population in a given year. Although unpleasant, it tends to last for a short space of time and often follows sudden movement, such as standing up too quickly or encountering heights or unsteady ground. It can feel as though your head

Sometimes when a client is getting used to wearing hearing aids, especially for the first time, they can experience slight mild headaches. Why does this happen? With hearing loss, it is often the case that your auditory system and brain have not been getting as much stimulation as they once did with normal hearing. So,

One of the joys of the latest in hearing aid technology is the ability to be able to pair with smart phone and similar Blue tooth enabled devices and to be able to control them directly from your hearing aids. Different hearing aids will work/pair differently with different devices; Let us take you through the

Water resistant, yes, wet through – no! Although hearing aids are water-resistant and are designed to be worn and work in daily life situations, we do not recommend that you allow them to become immersed in water or any other liquids as this will impair their performance and prevent them from working. To avoid problems

Hearing aids can reduce the effects of tinnitus Where hearing assessment does not diagnose hearing loss, hearing aids can still be beneficial in reducing the distraction and irritation caused by tinnitus. In these cases, noise generating hearing aids which provide sound enrichment can often provide relief. Is tinnitus a sign of hearing loss? Here is

The hearing aids that are best for you! Unlike many products on the market place, hearing aids can’t be judged on their price, looks and features alone. Hearing aids come in various designs – each one ready to be tailored to the individual needs of the clients’ hearing needs, lifestyle and budget. Although there is