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How to clean your ears - the Do's and the Dont's!
Everyone gets the temptation to use cotton buds every once in a while. The thought of getting earwax out of your ears is just tempting. But we’ve said it before and we’re here to say it again…Don’t do it! The cotton buds are dangerous to use because they will push the ear wax deeper into your ear where it will become stuck and become old and hard. Impacted ear wax is the most common cause of hearing loss. So, if you still want to clean your ears what should you do instead?
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Starkey Muse IQ 1200 - Completely in Canal Hearing Aid!
Have you ever heard of Completely-in-Canal (CIC) hearing aids? These hearing aids are specifically moulded to your unique ear canal and are practically invisible to the casual observer.
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Samsung Accessibility Features can Help in Difficult Listening Situations
Sometimes we struggle to hear in situations even with our hearing aids, and sometimes we may not have a hearing aid and are in need of some listening help! Well most of us these days always have a phone with us, and this can actually help in those situations. How? You may ask. Did you know that your Samsung smartphone has some amazing hearing accessibility features? So let’s talk about those today!
Read morePhonak Lumity - A hearing aid designed for background noise
Feelings of isolation, loneliness, and sadness are black emotions that many of us feel when we can’t participate in conversation. That’s where the spark of light in the dark comes in. The Phonak Lumity allows you to grow your relationships with your loved ones and bring light back into your life through superior speech technology.
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Hearing SA Myth Busters Edition
Myths or fake facts surround us every day. From the Facebook posts, to different advertisements, and even some of our friends who seem to be an expert on every topic. So today, let’s discuss some myths you may have heard about hearing health and hearing aids!
Read moreWidex Magnify
One of the most recommended hearing aid brands at Hearing SA is the Widex brand because they deliver amazing sound quality. Today let's talk about the cheapest option available. The Widex Magnify 50. If you are eligible for the Hearing Services Program, this hearing aid is completely free for you. So what kind of quality do you get if the hearing aid is free?
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Phonak Roger On - Hearing Aid Accessories
Do you struggle to hear and understand speech in challenging listening situations, such as in loud noise and over distance, even when wearing hearing aids or cochlear implants? Sometimes just a hearing aid may not be enough to get you the speech understanding you need. This is where the Phonak Roger On comes in.
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The Phonak Fit - Putting the Active Back in Listening
Say goodbye to your fitbit, apple watch, or other fitness trackers and hello to the Phonak Audeo Fit! If you want to track your health journey but don’t want the hassle of a watch around your wrist, the Phonak Audeo Fit is the hearing aid for you!
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Don’t bother with the apps - Made for iPhone hearing aids use Accessibility Shortcuts
If you’re not a fan of having to use an app to control your hearing aid, keep reading! This may be the article for you! Made for iPhone (MFI) hearing aids can connect to your iPhone through the accessibility shortcuts. This allows you to stream audio, answer phone calls, adjust settings and more…all through a shortcut on your home screen!
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Phonak Life - The World’s First Waterproof Hearing Aid!
Your friends wanted to go on a social walk but you look out the window and it’s raining. You know that your hearing aids may get damaged in the rain so you don’t want to join your friends. This makes you feel sad. Or perhaps today it’s sunny and hot. Everyone is enjoying themselves at the pool, but you feel that you can’t join the conversation without your hearing aids. But if you take your aids to the pool, maybe one of your rambunctious grandchildren will splash you with water and break your aids. Soon you find that even with hearing aids you still end up alone. If you feel nervous about using your hearing aids near the pool or in the rain, then you need the Phonak Audeo Life!
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