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It’s better to deal with hearing loss earlier rather than later
A 2020 New York Times article headlined “Can Hearing Aids Help Prevent Dementia?” covers a lot...
Posted on: 02/18/2021
Five things you should know about earwax
When you hear the word “earwax”, you might immediately think YUCK! But, did you know that...
Posted on: 02/04/2021
Live video chat with your hearing health care professional
To help serve you better in our current socially distanced times, we have updated and enhanced the Hearing...
Posted on: 09/28/2020
Have you seen our Livio Edge AI custom rechargeable hearing aids?
If we say so ourselves, our new Livio Edge AI custom rechargeable hearing aids are pretty great. But...
Posted on: 09/14/2020
Tips for wearing a face mask with hearing aids
Wearing a face mask in public has become increasingly common, even required in some parts of Australia for...
Posted on: 07/28/2020
How hearing aids can help decrease virus spread
By now we all know that infectious pathogens — like COVID-19 — can be transmitted from person...
Posted on: 06/11/2020
Video conferencing tips for people with hearing loss
An unintended consequence of work-from-home and social distancing orders has been the impact these...
Posted on: 04/23/2020
Simple hearing aid troubleshooting tips you can use at home
Like any high-tech device, hearing aids may occasionally become fussy. Not to worry – most issues can...
Posted on: 04/21/2020
Android users can sync to their Starkey hearing aids too
With the recent ability to pair hearing instruments to Bluetooth (2.4Ghz) devices, hearing aids have...
Posted on: 03/10/2020
Celebrating the women of Starkey Australia on International Women's Day
On March 8, the world is celebrating International Women’s Day and kicking off International Women's...
Posted on: 03/08/2020
Why our Livio AI hearing aid became an official Best Invention
What does it take to get named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Inventions of 2019? According to TIME,...
Posted on: 03/02/2020
The inability to distinguish sounds is a form of hearing loss
The National Safety Council’s Safety + Health magazine recently published an article about...
Posted on: 02/24/2020
Do’s and don’ts of getting hearing aids
Getting hearing aids is a big decision and a smart investment towards your future quality of life. Before...
Posted on: 02/17/2020
Hearing loss increases your risk of social isolation
According to the former Surgeon General, social isolation is a growing epidemic that is associated with a...
Posted on: 02/11/2020
At the gym, turn up the beat, not the dB!
Have you set a goal to get healthier this year? Are you going to the gym or perhaps a workout class a few...
Posted on: 02/10/2020
Tinnitus Awareness Week: Does tinnitus mean I have hearing loss?
Tinnitus is defined as “the hearing of sound when no external sound is present”. It is one of...
Posted on: 02/04/2020
Five things every Australian should know this Tinnitus Awareness Week
This week is Tinnitus Awareness Week. Did you know that according to Better Hearing Australia, 15-20% of...
Posted on: 01/31/2020
Five tips for maintaining hearing aids in hot weather
With summer here, it’s a good time to remember that hearing aids, like most high-tech devices, are...
Posted on: 01/20/2020
Too few people follow good hearing protection practices
Exposure to sounds 85 decibels (dB) and above is all it takes to damage your hearing. A food blender is 88...
Posted on: 01/02/2020
A lot of people pretend they can hear just fine
Today’s hearing fact isn’t surprising when you think about it. Most hearing loss is subtle and...