Over-the-counter hearing protection
Over-the-counter hearing protection and where to buy them Good quality hearing protection can be used reduce the intensity of sounds that enters the ears without causing discomfort. Here are some hearing protection products that are used by Faith Hearing’s clients. Faith Hearing neither sells nor endorses these products – please do read the reviews and […]
Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation resources (Downloadable PDF guides)
Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation resources (Downloadable PDF guides) A cochlear implant can restore hearing to your deaf ear. However understanding those sounds and recognising them as speech or useful information requires a period of rehabilitation. Whether you are a cochlear implant recipient who has never heard sounds before or a recipient who is learning to hear […]
Unclog your blocked ears with these 5 simple tricks!
Unclog your blocked ears with these 5 simple tricks! Sometimes, our ears may feel like there is something blocking them from within, which may happen due to various reasons: (1) Ear wax (2) Infection in sinuses (3) Cold (4) Shift in air pressure when changing elevations i.e., going up a mountain, airplane or scuba diving. […]
How to prevent your hearing aids from falling off your ears
How to prevent your hearing aids from falling off your ears With the pandemic still being around us and the world still adjusting to a new normal, the use of face masks has become second nature to us. This brings about the new annoyance of hearing aids being knocked loose or falling out when adjusting […]
Q&A: I have a hearing loss. Can I still work in healthcare?
Q&A: I have a hearing loss. Can I still work in healthcare? Dear Audiologist, My dream has always been to be a nurse. I have always been told that I have a big heart as I enjoy caring for family and friends when they are sick. I intended to do a degree in nursing after […]
10 Tips for Communicating with People with Hearing Loss
10 Tips for Communicating with People with Hearing Loss A common misconception is that when people with hearing loss are fitted with hearing aids or cochlear implants, they are able to clearly in all situations. Even with hearing aids or cochlear implants, it is important friends and family use good communication strategies at all times […]
Q&A: How can I help my ageing parent with hearing loss stay active and happy?
Q&A: How can I help my ageing parent with hearing loss stay active and happy? Dear Audiologist, My father is losing his hearing due to age. He struggles to hear conversations and is no longer as sociable as before. So I brought him to see an audiologist to get a pair of hearing aids. However […]
20 Songs About Tinnitus Or Ringing In The Ears
20 Songs About Tinnitus Or Ringing In The Ears Think you are the only one with tinnitus or ringing in your ears? Think again. Tinnitus is common, especially among musicians. Musicians frequently subject their ears to loud sounds over many hours. This may eventually cause hearing damage and tinnitus. While tinnitus can sometimes be detrimental […]
Asian celebrities with hearing loss and tinnitus and their coping strategies
Asian celebrities with hearing loss and tinnitus and their coping strategies World Health Organisation estimates that in 2018, 6.1% of the world’s population or 466 million people in the world have disabling hearing loss – it is no surprise that a few of them are celebrities. While historically in Asia, there has been a lack […]
4 things to avoid saying to your ageing parent with hearing loss
4 things to avoid saying to your ageing parent with hearing loss [vc_single_image image=”1977″]Ageing can be an exciting journey. Individuals report having more time to pursue interests and fulfilling relationships with loved ones. However, ageing does come with its challenges. This includes the decline in hearing. Adult children of ageing parents often find effective conversations […]