There have been several studies carried out in recent years to ascertain and confirm the link between untreated hearing loss and dementia. We all know there is a certain amount of cognitive decline as we get older. There are many resources available online for anyone who would like to learn more about this connection, including Alzheimer’s …
Modern hearing aids really are marvels of technology and like all wonderful things, require some maintenance to maintain optimum performance. Repairs cannot only be expensive but down time without one, or both, of your hearing aids can be extremely frustrating. Surprisingly, the largest contributor to damage to hearing aids is ear wax which is slightly …
The level of hearing loss that requires a hearing aid can vary depending on the person and their specific needs. However, in general, hearing aids are typically recommended for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss. Mild hearing loss refers to difficulty hearing soft sounds, while severe hearing loss means struggling to hear even loud …
Living with the condition tinnitus can be both a physically and mentally draining experience, meaning if you have it, you could benefit from support and in particular, hearing aids as a partial solution to the symptoms. Hearing aids can help mask the symptoms of tinnitus by reintroducing sounds at the frequencies which have been lost. …
At South East Hearing Care Centres we are well established as your premier independent, family run local hearing centre with clinics in Horsham, Chichester and Seaford. We are committed to patient care and to improving the standards of audiology by investing in the latest hearing aid technology. We are also executive members of the Association …
With summertime upon us and sunny days, warm weather, school holidays and lots of time spent outside, we look forward to time off, maybe to foreign lands. But, for those of us with hearing aids, summer can present its own set of problems What are the challenges with hearing aids in summer? Swimming If the …
South East Hearing Care Centres managing director Rob Davies recently returned from another charity mission to the Reverend Muhoro School for the Deaf in the heart of rural Kenya. About the school Situated in the remote district of Mukurewe-ini among the foothills of Mount Kenya at an elevation of 1695 metres, the secondary school is …
Hearing aids can make a big difference in the quality of life for people who have difficulties with their hearing. Deciding to get a hearing aid free from the NHS or pay to for them from a Private hearing care provider can be a difficult decision. The information below explains the difference options available between …
Please view our glossary of possible hearing tests that may be used to asess your level of hearing. These include: Pure tone Speech tests Tympanometry Video-otoscopy Test: Pure tone What is pure tone audiometry? Pure tone audiometry is a behavioural hearing test that is designed to measure the severity and balance (unilateral or bilateral) of …
For many people, earwax causes no issues but, for some people, earwax build-up can be a real problem. It can become so severe that it can even affect their hearing. Many people are tempted to use cotton buds to clear out problem ear wax, but this is not be the safest solution. Never use a …