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Rediscover Sound with the Widex SMART RIC Hearing Aid
Rediscover the world of sound with the Widex SMART RIC Hearing Aid. Hearing is a fundamental part of our daily experience, from the laughter of loved ones to the melodies of our favorite songs. However, for those facing hearing loss, these sounds can become distant, leading to feelings of isolation. Hearing SA now offer the new Widex SMART RIC hearing aid, so you can hear the world around you in clarity.
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Signia Silk Charge&Go IX - Nearly Invisible Hearing Aids!
Hearing SA now have Signia Silk Charge&Go IX Hearing Aids - we think you will love these new nearly invisible hearing aids and want to share why!
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DVA provides headphones for your TV!
Are you a DVA cardholder struggling to catch every word on your favourite TV shows? Well, there's great news for you! You might qualify for an Audeara TV bundle provided by DVA!
Read moreHow to connect your hearing aids to your computer/laptop/tablet:
New technology allows you to connect your hearing aids to your computer/laptop/tablet ... but we understand using Bluetooth can be annoying! Here are some easy instructions to follow.
Read moreCan hearing aids improve your brain function?
A recent study from the University of Melbourne has revealed that hearing aids can stabilize cognitive function for at least 3 years for older adults with hearing loss.
Read moreBugs, ears, and what you need to know!
We heard an odd story this week about a woman who had a cockroach crawl in her ear while camping, but it turns out this isn’t odd at all. The Queensland ear, nose and throat specialist who featured in this story reported that he treats 1 case of bug-in-the-ear every 2 weeks, and even more often during warm weather. Considering the weather has been extra warm recently we wanted to give you some tips in case this happens to you.
Read moreInvisible Hearing Aids
As technology advances hearing aids are getting smaller, but could they really be invisible? Invisible in the canal (IIC) hearing aids are very small hearing aids that sit deeper within the ear canal, and are often unnoticeable. The only external part is the small plastic projection which helps you to remove the hearing aid from the ear. IIC hearing aids are a viable choice for many people with hearing loss ranging from mild-severe, as long as your canal is big enough to fit the technology.
Read more3 Hearing Aid Myths
When it comes to hearing loss and hearing aids there are many misconceptions in the social space. Let's talk about 3 big ones:
Read moreWhy is there still stigma around hearing aids?
We all have that one family member, friend or colleague who has a hearing loss, but refuses to get a hearing check or wear their hearing aids. Approximately 3.6 million people in Australia (1 in 7) have some level of hearing loss, so why is there still so much stigma around it?
Read moreNAL guide: Hearing Aid Features Explained
Hearing aids are amazing technology and they have many features to improve your listening experience, but learning how to use all these features properly can be confusing.
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