Mothers tolerate so much and often make compromises we’ll never know of. So, when you start to notice certain signs that her hearing is not what it used to be, she may need a little help from you. One of the easiest tell-tale signs that your mother or a mother you may know, needs to …
Many chocolate gurus swear by the ‘bitter-cousin’ of milk chocolate. However, an 80% dark chocolate bar does require a refined pallet and, like most indulgences, we need to look at the benefits first. Dark chocolate has a long history, dating back 3,000 years. It was first used as a drink in Central and South America …
World Hearing Day is on the 3rd of March this year and it’s the perfect time to make some life choices that may just save your hearing in the future. The theme this year is “To hear for life, listen with care” and it focuses on the prevention of hearing loss through safe listening. Safe …
Can you remember the first time you heard the words ‘I love you’? Perhaps this memory goes back to being a toddler, a love-struck teen on your first date, or hearing Michael Jackson squeak them at you from a TV screen! No matter how old you were or are, these words hold some of the …
Its time to make a split decision How many times have you had a sensation of ringing in your ears? Or at the restaurant, the waiter reading the specials to you sounds like a vintage fax machine! Sorry to be the bearer of a hearing reality check! The above are indications that you or a …
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Its time to make a split decision It’s like we are somehow programmed to be able to make quick decisions on the spot. When driving, you often make several quick decisions based on the behaviours of other drivers. Professional boxers have to make a split decision on which punch will clinch the match. And this …
Unlike bread, cheese, a new TV, shoes and salty ham, your hearing is not a commodity. It is priceless! You can’t place a value on it, except the absolute enjoyment you get from it. From being with friends and family, watching sports matches, to hearing your child’s heartbeat for the first time! Once you realise …
People who have hearing difficulties or hearing loss rely on technology to feel connected to the hearing world. The term ‘plugged-in’, in a Wi-Fi world, is an outdated statement. However, in some form or another, we are all plugged in to something via headphones, earbuds (hearables), hearing aids or hearing amplifiers. From making the Zoom …
Oh, for the love of sugary treats, from choccies, lollies, sour gummies, pastries and everything in between. These yummy snacks bring us so much joy, but the sad truth is, if you consume too many, you could be at risk of becoming Diabetic, which may affect your hearing. The fact is, hearing loss is twice …
These days, you can order almost anything online – including hearing devices. While there are of course reputable ecommerce dealers, purchasing the hearing device is only part of the story. In this blog, we’ll take a look at why you should always consult a hearing care professional before choosing or fitting a hearing device. Choosing …