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The Importance of Regular Hearing Aid Maintenance and Cleaning
Congratulations, you have your hearing aids and are using them regularly. This is a massive step towards hearing optimally. However, hearing aids, like cars, do need regular care and maintenance to keep them working at their best, so you can get all the...
The Basics of Hearing: How Our Ears Capture Sound
When we think about ears and hearing, we often think about the external part of the ear that can be easily seen. While this part of the ear plays an important role in hearing, most of the process that allows us to hear occurs further inside the head. At Knox...
Early Intervention for APD: Why it matters for academic success
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is a condition which affects the brain’s ability to process and make sense of auditory information, including speech. APD is classified as a weakened pathway between the ears and the brain, and how they work together to...
Adjusting to Life with Hearing Aids: Tips for a Smooth Transition
One in six Australians have hearing loss, and this number is expected to rise to one in four by 2050. However, only one in five who would benefit from hearing aids actually use them. Hearing aids are small devices designed to improve hearing and...
Oticons Latest Hearing Technology: Oticon Intent
The hearing aid manufacturer Oticon has just released a completely new platform of hearing aids, known as Oticon Intent. Developed using their latest BrainHearing insights, Oticon Intent hearing aids support the brain's natural way of processing sound. These...
Understanding the Role of Vestibular Testing in Diagnosing Balance Disorders
Our ears play two essential roles in our daily lives, they contain organs to help us hear but also to maintain our balance. The vestibular system is made up of specialised structures in the inner ear which plays a significant role in maintaining our balance...