Author: Vy Tran

Hearing loss can have a significant impact on all aspects of life including the physical and psychological wellbeing of an individual. It hampers the ability of a person to communicate with others, often disconnecting them from community life. It is, therefore, necessary to address a hearing concern at the earliest to prevent it from aggravating further. Hearing impairment is a common problem and affects one in six Australians. It is the aim of the Australian Government Hearing Services Program to make access to hearing services easy. This program is administered by the Office of Hearing Services (OHS) which has the…

The ability to hear is vital as it enables individuals to stay connected. Being hard of hearing is challenging and impacts the quality of life. However, hearing aids offer an effective solution to manage hearing loss. With the right hearing aid, you can successfully manage your hearing concern and stay socially active. In this context, choosing the right hearing aid is as important. Hearing aids vary depending on the brand and style. This makes it vital to buy hearing aids that specifically address your problem and suit your lifestyle. Planning to purchase hearing aids? Given the huge options available, find…

Do you wish to improve your hearing experience and looking for a hearing aid that perfectly fits your lifestyle and budget? Choosing the right hearing aid is a multi-step process and requires consideration of a number of factors. You may have come across hearing aids priced exorbitantly and wondered what the high price tag is all about. At Active Audiology, we wish to make the process of buying a hearing aid as simple as possible and encourage our customers to compare prices, understand the features to be able to make an informed choice. Prices vary significantly and are determined by…

Hearing is defined as the ability of an individual to perceive sounds. Among the five senses, hearing is indeed precious since it connects a person to the world. An individual is able to hear tones and sounds by detecting sound waves resulting from the vibrations of sound. The inability to hear can impact the way you communicate and have access to information. If you suffer from hearing loss and often struggle to understand conversations, you are not alone. Hearing loss is widespread and affects people of all ages. Based on the cause of the impairment, hearing loss can be temporary…

Are you aware that hearing loss is more common than it is thought to be? Figures indicate that one in every six Australian suffers from some form of hearing loss and this number is projected to increase by 2050. However, awareness and addressing the problem on time can help you take appropriate action and deal with the problem effectively. Read on to understand what exactly is hearing loss and when you should seek advice. Hearing impairment refers to the inability of an individual to hear and can be temporary, permanent, partial or complete. A common concern, hearing loss can affect…

Hearing loss is defined as the complete or partial inability to hear sounds in one or both of the ears. It may occur as a gradual process and leads to a deterioration in the capacity to hear sounds clearly. In fact, an individual may initially not even notice the decline in the ability to hear or follow conversations. There are also people who may be aware but reluctant to seek help. However, hearing loss has a range of consequences and immensely impacts the quality of life. It negatively affects the manner in which an individual interacts with family or friends…

The ear is one of the five sensory organs that keep you connected to your immediate environment. Your hearing is the connection to what’s going on around you. If you can see or feel but can’t hear well, it’s difficult to be fully aware of the circumstances around you. Instances of hearing impairment are rising across the world. Most people are reluctant to accept the reality as hearing loss is often considered an indication of aging. In fact, there are several things you should know about hearing. Entitled with the right information, you can prevent hearing loss or take the…

Hearing impairment is the partial or complete inability to hear and impacts scores of people across the world. Hearing loss can result from a number of factors like age, infection or an injury to the ear. It affects all aspects of life and can even have a psychological impact if left untreated. Hearing impairment damages the hair cells in the inner ear and there is no way to bring them back. However, the use of hearing aids can significantly improve the ability of an individual to hear. A hearing aid is a simple device that amplifies a sound making them…

Can Hearing Aids Reduce the Risk? The term hearing loss is used to define a range of hearing impairments from mild to severe which can be experienced by people of all ages. However, hearing loss is more pronounced in the older population and is primarily caused by age-related damage to the cochlea. It is, in fact, one of the most common disorders and impacts a large section of the ageing population. The symptoms of hearing loss start gradually, and it may even take years for the condition to be diagnosed. Characterized by the loss of receptor cells in the ear,…

We are asked this question quite a lot, both by people who don’t own hearing aids and those that wear hearing aids part-time. The direct answer to this is no. When you have a hearing loss you lose the ability to hear soft sounds. This ability to pick up sounds wont deteriorate faster whether you use a hearing aid or not. BUT if you have a hearing loss and don’t wear hearing aids the ability of your ears to understand speech is likely to get worse more rapidly. If you have any level of hearing loss, your ears are missing…