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I know I have a hearing loss but it’s mild, should I wait till it gets worse before addressing it?

You are never too young to treat your hearing loss and it’s best to from the first signs or difficulties. As with most health-related issues, it is important to identify and treat hearing loss early. It is never a good idea to ‘wait until it is a real problem’. Unfortunately, even mild hearing loss can double your risk of developing dementia. Don’t lose out on living the best life, choose to start the journey of healthy aging with us today.

June 12, 2024

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Is there a link between hearing loss and dementia?

September 18, 2024

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What should I do if I wake up and my hearing is different?

If you suddenly notice a drop in hearing, you need an appointment with a doctor as soon as possible. They should look in your ears and give you medication to take within 72 hours of your hearing change. You should also have a hearing assessment.

June 12, 2024

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My family member can't hear well. What should I do?

We can all find it difficult to hear at some point in our life, and it’s important to talk about it and support the person who isn’t hearing well. Getting help sooner rather than later and making an appointment to see a hearing specialist to find out why someone doesn’t hear well is the best thing you can do. It could be a wax blockage, or they may need hearing aids to hear better.

June 12, 2024

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What noises can cause hearing loss?

You can get hearing loss from a single loud sound (like firecrackers) near your ear or, more often, from damage caused by being around loud sounds often. Activities like listening to music on your phone or device or going to fitness classes can damage your hearing if the volume is close to the maximum. The louder the sound, the shorter the amount of time it takes for hearing loss to occur. The longer you’re around the loud sound, the greater the risk for hearing loss, especially when hearing protection isn’t used. Click on the link below to see more examples. Find out more.

June 12, 2024

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Does my tinnitus make my hearing worse?

Although tinnitus is a symptom of hearing change, it does not make your hearing worse. Sometimes, it can feel like it’s harder to hear when you have tinnitus, as it can distract you from listening or cover up soft sounds. Talking to a hearing specialist and having a hearing and tinnitus assessment are important. We can tell you what’s best to help with your tinnitus.

June 12, 2024

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I can hear people when it's quiet but not when it's noisy. Why?

Hearing people in noise is harder than hearing people in the quiet because background noise covers up some softer speech sounds like ‘Sh, S, Th, F, Ch, P and K’, which are in many keywords. Our brain has to fill in the gaps. For people with hearing loss, hearing in noise can be impossible, as the brain can’t always fill in the gaps. They can get stressed or exhausted in that environment and not want to go to those places. Hearing aids can help in these situations. Talk to your hearing specialist about how they can help you.

June 12, 2024

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Do hearing aids make me lose / damage my hearing further?

No, actually, the opposite is true as long as you use hearing aids correctly. Properly programmed hearing aids help to strengthen the hearing pathways in your brain and increase your ability to understand speech. By feeding the brain, the sounds it has been missing, it becomes “easier” to hear and frees up the brain to think about other things making you less tired. Wearing hearing aids is like an exercise for your hearing pathways. Find out more.

June 12, 2024

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The T.V. is up loud at my parent's place. What can I do?

If someone has the T.V. up loud and you find it uncomfortable, you should tell them. Turning the sound up to hear it better is a sign that a person doesn’t hear well, so pointing it out is the first step. You must be kind and supportive as they may not know that it’s up loud. Next, you should recommend a hearing assessment to find out why they don’t hear the T.V. well. You could put subtitles on the T.V. to make it easier for them to understand.

June 12, 2024

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My hearing specialist says I have normal hearing, but I still struggle to hear when there is a lot of background noise. What can I do?

Some people with normal hearing find it difficult to separate the sounds they want to hear from other background noises. More specialised hearing assessments will often show a problem with the sound going to the brain rather than a problem with the ears. Low-volume hearing aids and remote microphones can help in this situation.

At Resonate, we offer an Ear360 appointment where we focus on much more than just the usual hearing assessments. We also look at your ability to understand speech in noise and to what extent this impacts you. If this is an area of concern for you, we'll offer you expert advice and referrals for treatment. Book your Ear360 appointment today.

June 12, 2024

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My father-in-law can’t hear very well and won’t have a hearing test or wear hearing aids. What can we as a family do?

Trying to help a family member to hear better when they won’t accept they have hearing difficulties can be challenging. It’s important to encourage them to get help to make communication easier for everyone. Be kind and supportive when talking with them about their hearing and recommend a hearing assessment to find out why they do not hear well. It may be as simple as having their ears cleaned.

June 12, 2024

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Is there such a thing as being too old to start hearing treatment?

No. While some people may think "what is the point, I only have a few years to live", it is never too late to invest in your well-being and enhance your life. Whether that is for seven months or seven years, it is worth it. You have the choice to positively impact your overall social, emotional, physical and mental health and potentially live a more fulfilled life. It is simple to get started, simply book an Ear360 appointment today.

September 19, 2024

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I know I have a hearing loss but it’s mild, should I wait till it gets worse before addressing it?

Is there a link between hearing loss and dementia?

What should I do if I wake up and my hearing is different?

My family member can't hear well. What should I do?

What noises can cause hearing loss?

Does my tinnitus make my hearing worse?

I can hear people when it's quiet but not when it's noisy. Why?

Do hearing aids make me lose / damage my hearing further?

The T.V. is up loud at my parent's place. What can I do?

My hearing specialist says I have normal hearing, but I still struggle to hear when there is a lot of background noise. What can I do?

My father-in-law can’t hear very well and won’t have a hearing test or wear hearing aids. What can we as a family do?

Is there such a thing as being too old to start hearing treatment?

Why can I hear some quiet environmental sounds but speech is hard to hear/understand?

Why do I hear my wife/husband/partner better than other people?

Why do people find some sounds unbearably loud while others don't?

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Ear A-Z

Why can’t other people hear the ringing that I can hear?

How do I know if I've got hearing problems?

Does my hearing affect my balance?

What benefits are there for treating my hearing loss?

Have I got a hearing or a memory problem? How do I tell?

Can tinnitus stop me from hearing people talking?

How often should I check my hearing?

Is there a link between memory loss and hearing?

Is it really such a big deal if I don't treat my hearing loss?

Do headphones or earbuds increase your risk of hearing loss?

How can I get rid of the ringing in my ears?

Do I lose hearing each year?

I know I have a hearing loss but it’s mild, should I wait till it gets worse before addressing it?

Is there a link between hearing loss and dementia?

What should I do if I wake up and my hearing is different?

My family member can't hear well. What should I do?

What noises can cause hearing loss?

Does my tinnitus make my hearing worse?

I can hear people when it's quiet but not when it's noisy. Why?

Do hearing aids make me lose / damage my hearing further?

The T.V. is up loud at my parent's place. What can I do?

My hearing specialist says I have normal hearing, but I still struggle to hear when there is a lot of background noise. What can I do?

My father-in-law can’t hear very well and won’t have a hearing test or wear hearing aids. What can we as a family do?

Is there such a thing as being too old to start hearing treatment?

Why can I hear some quiet environmental sounds but speech is hard to hear/understand?

Why do I hear my wife/husband/partner better than other people?

Why do people find some sounds unbearably loud while others don't?

Why does it sound like people are mumbling?

Why is it hard to hear people with accents?

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