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Say Goodbye to Ear Wax Troubles with Micro Suctioning

Say Goodbye to Ear Wax Troubles with Micro Suctioning

Ear wax, though a natural and protective substance, can sometimes become a problem. Ear wax can accumulate and cause hearing difficulties or discomfort. Luckily, Noosa Hearing is here to offer a solution with their innovative new service: micro suctioning for ear wax...

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Help! My Hearing Aids Got Wet

Help! My Hearing Aids Got Wet

Hearing aids are invaluable devices that enhance the quality of life for individuals with hearing loss. However, accidental exposure to water can pose a threat to their functionality. If your hearing aids have gotten wet, it's crucial to take immediate action to...

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Is my hearing normal for my age?

Is my hearing normal for my age?

Hearing loss is a common condition that affects people of all ages. As we get older, it is natural for our hearing to decline, but how much hearing loss is considered normal for our age? In this article, we will explore the different types of hearing loss, their...

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Hearing loss and stages of grief

Hearing loss and stages of grief

Hearing loss can be a challenging and isolating experience. It can affect people of all ages and can occur gradually or suddenly. Coping with hearing loss can be a difficult emotional journey, and it's common to experience stages of grief similar to those experienced...

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Do You Need a Hearing Test?

Do You Need a Hearing Test?

Have you ever undergone a hearing evaluation? Perhaps you went once or twice when you were younger, but you haven't seen an audiologist since? And maybe you're wondering if a hearing test would be beneficial. It's generally advised that everyone over 50 should have a...

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10 Ideas how you can hear better this Christmas

10 Ideas how you can hear better this Christmas

The big day will be here in the blink of an eye. So it’s time to make the most of the moments we get to spend with family and friends and ensure that everyone can be involved by following these 10 ideas on how you can hear better this Christmas. We know social...

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Accessing the NDIS for Hearing Loss

Accessing the NDIS for Hearing Loss

The NDIS is a new way of providing support/funding to Australian citizens under the age of 65 with a permanent disability, including hearing loss. This is a huge step forward for those in Australia with hearing loss. Until recently there have been no funds available...

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Eumundi Hearing Tests

Eumundi Hearing Tests

Noosa Hearing is proud to announce the opening of our first Hinterland Visiting Site within the Ochre Medical Centre complex in Eumundi.  Local Audiologist Deidré Breytenbach will be available for bookings between 9am-2pm on the last Friday of each...

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Hearing aid troubleshooting

Hearing aid troubleshooting

Despite your best efforts, you may still need a hearing aid repair at some point.  Here’s how to keep your hearing aids in good shape and what to do if you experience a problem. Hearing aids are tiny marvels of technology. Despite their small size, they...

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The connection between Diabetes and Hearing Loss

The connection between Diabetes and Hearing Loss

Diabetes and hearing loss are two of Australia’s most common health concerns. According to Diabetes Australia around 1.8 million Australians have diabetes. This includes all types of diagnosed diabetes (1.2 million known and registered). It also includes silent,...

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6 Tips for Hearing Aid Care

6 Tips for Hearing Aid Care

Your hearing aids are a big investment, so it’s good practice to learn how to take care of and maintain them at home. Regular hearing aid cleaning combined with routine maintenance provided by your Audiologist will prolong their life and help you get the most out of...

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Free Online Hearing Test

Free Online Hearing Test

Take our 10 minute free online hearing test. With this Noosa Hearing online screener, it only takes a few minutes to find out how well you’re hearing. Regularly checking your hearing quality is an important step in maintaining your overall health and wellness....

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How to communicate with hearing aid wearers

How to communicate with hearing aid wearers

Time needed: 5 minutes. Wearing a hearing aid requires time to adjust. For first time hearing-aid wearers, some encouragement and support from family, friends and colleagues is essential. This will comfort and help them to communicate better through the transition...

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How to communicate with hearing aid wearers

Hearing loss, the first signs

Hearing loss affects one in six Australians, a prevalence rate that is higher than all other national health priorities except for musculoskeletal diseases (Access Economics, 2006). Prevalence increases with age, with around 70% of 70+ year olds estimated to have...

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What is tinnitus or ringing in the ears?

What is tinnitus or ringing in the ears?

It is more than likely that anyone reading this article will, on more than one occasion during his or her life, have experienced the sensation often described as ringing in the ears. It is a common occurrence that, in many cases, is likely to be a temporary symptom...

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Can you restore hearing with hearing aids?

Can you restore hearing with hearing aids?

One question we hear frequently is ‘will hearing aids restore my hearing back to normal?’   In short, the answer is no. A hearing aid cannot restore your hearing to normal or cure your hearing loss. However, they can help you to hear better again....

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