Our product of the month for March is the Conversor Pro. Head over to our online shop to purchase this useful piece of equipment which helps you to hear better in difficult or noisy environments such as meetings, restaurants and many more. It can also help you to listen better while watching TV. Visit our […]
People with hearing loss want to be able to make and receive phone calls more easily than they are currently able to, according to new survey research. More than 1,100 people, aged 18 to 80 plus, answered questions about their experiences of making and receiving phone calls. 60% of all respondents were hearing aid users, […]
Research by the University of Nottingham has found that partners of people who have lost their hearing experience frustration, anger and upset. The research team reviewed 78 studies about the impact of deafness and those closest to them. Partners reported becoming socially isolated and exhausted. Read the full story on the Daily Mail website: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4953766/Partners-people-going-deaf-endure-frustration.html#ixzz4v61XtPMN
Head over to our online shop throughout October for inspiring stories about people living with the challenges of their hearing. We have three fantastic reads on offer this month:- Sound by Bella Bathurst Invisible Disability and Me by Laura Lowles Words Apart by Lesley Jones, Jim Kyle and Peter L. Wood Grab yours by visiting […]
Scientists have discovered that owls may hold the key to developing treatment for human hearing problems. Barn owls keep their acute sense of hearing into old age, according to new findings from scientists. The research, published in the journal, Royal Society Proceedings B, was carried out on seven captive barn owls. Read the full article […]
The British Academy is Audiology is to host its annual regional study day in the North East of England in March. It will be held at Durham County Cricket Club, Durham on Friday 17th March. The theme of the study day is ‘Advancing Audiology: Non-Routine Adult Services’ and is open to all audiology professionals. You do not need […]
Sea anemones could be key in helping to restore damaged hearing, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Louisiana have found that the water-dwelling creatures could help to repair damaged hair cells in the inner ear. Sea anemones detect passing prey by using vibration-sensitive hair cells which cover their tentacles. It is […]
