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Living With a Hearing Aid
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My hearing aids got wet! What should I do?
First of all, don’t worry – our modern hearing aids are very water resistant, and can easily survive an accidental soaking. Here’s all you need to know about hearing aids and water, and how to dry them again.
25/05/22
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Which hearing aid was best in our test?
We put 3 of the best hearing aids in the world in a realistic noisy environment – to show you how well they can help you.
03/05/21
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How maintaining your hearing, maintains your health
Your brain plays an important part in your hearing. And like any other muscle, it needs exercise. How can you keep your hearing fit?
06/01/21
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What you can do to support a colleague with hearing loss
Working with a colleague who lives with hearing loss is challenging. For you and for them. Here's what you can do to support them.
06/01/21
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Hearing loss in the workplace: How to navigate a workplace and make your hearing loss less of a hassle
Hearing loss in the workplace can bring challenges – for you and your colleagues. Missing out on information and informal conversations can leave you feeling isolated and lose confidence. By informing others about your hearing loss, you ensure you get the support you need to do your job and more.
21/12/20
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What is DNN? 5 easy steps for understanding DNN and its benefits
Oticon More uses revolutionary technology for clearer sound, but how does it work and how can it benefit you? Find out more here.
16/12/20
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Why you should try streaming with Bluetooth® hearing aids
With a Bluetooth® hearing aid, you can access even more of the sounds you love. Find out how and benefits of streaming here.
16/12/20
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3 tips for getting the most out of your rechargeable hearing aid batteries
From tips for not forgetting to optimal charging techniques, find out how to get the most out of you rechargeable hearing aids.
01/12/20
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All about tinnitus: Answers to 12 common questions
Ringing in the ears is very common throughout the world. People have all sorts of questions about this strange phenomenon, so here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked ones.
29/10/20
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3 tips to keep your brain healthy
Hearing is vital to keep your brain healthy, because of how hearing works in the brain. Just like a muscle, it needs stimulation. Learn more here.
20/09/20
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How can a hearing problem become a life problem?
Surprising new science shows hearing problems can become brain problems – and turn into life problems. Find more about how hearing works in the brain.
20/09/20
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Why it’s so important your hearing aids are brain-friendly
There’s been a revolution in hearing aids, thanks to a better understanding of how hearing works in the brain. Read on to find out more.
20/09/20
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Cleaning your hearing aids and changing batteries
When you get into a good routine of wearing your hearing aids, you start noticing things. New sounds. New sensations. New emotions. And, quite possibly, earwax.
20/04/20
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How to get a good start to your life with hearing aids
Many hearing aid users report an increase in their overall quality of life. Good hearing enables so much of what makes life great – many users experience more profound interactions with loved ones and find it much more enjoyable to participate in social events.
25/02/20
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How to give your hearing aids a long life
Wearing hearing aids is one of the best investments you can make to improve your quality of life. As you may have already experienced, it doesn’t ‘just’ allow you to hear better; it lets you fully participate in life. Take good care of them and you have steady companions for years to come.
29/01/20
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Five useful daily tips
Getting into a good routine in the early days with your hearing aids can be very important. We have helped hundreds of thousands of people get back to enjoying life with hearing, and we know that there are factors that can contribute to making this initial period with hearing aids a success.
29/01/20
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Reasons to contact your hearing care professional
Getting into a good routine in those early days with your hearing aids can be very important. There may, however, be reasons why you should get in touch with your hearing care professional.
29/01/20
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Here is how Hans got his hearing – and social life – back
We often talk about the magical impact of getting your hearing back. It has a profound effect on people’s lives that goes beyond simply experiencing sounds.
29/01/20
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Let's get connected!
Now that you are well underway in your life with hearing aids, you might feel ready to get connected!
29/01/20
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Know the Signs of Hearing Loss in Children
Hearing is essential to our children’s learning ability. Even in the womb a child can begin to recognise sounds, such as their mother’s heartbeat, and from their very first day in the world they begin to develop skills and knowledge from speech and environmental sounds. It is easy to take for granted how much we rely on sound in our daily lives, even the simplest of tasks are made easy by the ability to listen. For children, hearing is a key sense for personal development and without it you will find your child challenged in many aspects of life.
22/11/19
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Why Healthy Hearing is Vital in Fighting Dementia
You may hear with your ears, but your brain makes sense of sound, which is why untreated hearing loss can have a large influence on your brain’s health. Significantly, untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of dementia
24/10/19
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Signs of Hearing Loss for Infants & Toddlers: 0-3 Years
Hearing is an essential contributor to your child’s development. If hearing loss is not addressed it can delay important development, such as learning language, and have an impact on vital life skills including socialising. Thankfully there are lots of ways to help a child cope with hearing loss, the first step is to identify the potential problem.
21/10/19
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How Much do Hearing Aids Cost?
One of the most frequent asked questions about hearing aids is: “How much do hearing aids cost?”. The answer to this question is impossible to give, which is why you will find it difficult to find hearing aid prices online. In this article we endeavor to explain why hearing aid prices can vary so much and why some hearing aids have a high price tag.
16/10/19
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How to make listening safer
Sounds and noises make the world interesting and vibrant. And sound can help us switch off too. But how do we keep our hearing safe?
20/12/18
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Hearing aid evolution is music to musicians ears
The importance of hearing music and how to get the most enjoyment out of it when you have a hearing loss.
02/10/18
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Top 10 myths about tinnitus
It’s time to ditch the stereotypes around tinnitus and those who suffer from it!
29/08/18
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7 activities to do while wearing your hearing aid
If you or someone special in your life has hearing loss, there’s no need to feel limited by it. Here is a plethora of fun things to do while still keeping your hearing aids on.
09/05/18
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Your guide to staying sociable with hearing loss
As your hearing loss progresses, you may experience difficulties hearing all conversations, whether it’s a family meal, a night out with friends, or a trip to the cinema
23/04/18
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