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What Causes Dizziness and Loss of Balance?

Are you feeling dizzy or experiencing balance issues? If so, you are not alone. Dizziness and loss of balance are common complaints, especially as we age. While most cases are nothing to worry about, it is important to know the causes and seek treatment if needed. In this blog post, we will explore the causes of dizziness and loss of balance and provide tips for how to reduce your risk of falls.

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The Importance of Hearing Tests for Seniors

As people age, their senses often become dull. This is especially true for hearing. Over time, the structures of the ear begin to deteriorate, which can lead to hearing loss. While some degree of hearing loss is normal with age, severe hearing loss can be debilitating. It can make it difficult to communicate with others, enjoy hobbies, and even follow doctor's orders.

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Audéo Lumity With Phonak’s Unique SmartSpeech Technology

One of the main difficulties for people suffering with hearing loss is understanding speech within background noise and other challenging environments (i.e. restaurant settings). Phonak’s latest built-in smart speech technology has been designed to improve speech understanding and reduce listening effort with access to better sound clarity in these challenging noisy environments.

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Managing Ear Infections

While ear infections, especially in the middle ear, are quite common, there are also other ear conditions that can affect your hearing and balance. Ear pain is often not serious and can be treated quickly. However, if you develop a fever, have drainage from your ear, or lose hearing, then you should see a doctor right away.

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Hearing Loss and Dementia

Hearing loss is often associated with early onset dementia and Alzheimer's disease, in fact, hearing loss is the most common issue for people with dementia. As many as eighty percent of those with dementia experience some level of hearing loss. This can make communication difficult for both the person with dementia and their loved ones. Fortunately, there are strategies that can help make communication easier. Read on to learn more about hearing loss and dementia.

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Critical Steps to Avoid An Industrial Deafness Compensation Claim

In many industries, the prolonged exposure of employees to loud noises is causing serious health problems, some of which escalate to a point where permanent impairment occurs. These cases almost always lead to a workers compensation claim being made. As a business owner, it is your responsibility to ensure all measures have been taken to minimise the risk of industrial hearing loss or deafness.

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Benefits of Lyric4 for Tinnitus and Hearing Loss

Around 1 in 3 people in Australia suffer from tinnitus at some point in their life; and around 1 in 6 have constant symptoms. However, relief is available. Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound is present. Tinnitus can be caused by a number of environmental factors, including exposure to loud noises, ear infections, allergies and ageing. There are several other types of tinnitus that exist beyond 'ringing in the ears', which include hissing, buzzing or whirring.

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Introducing Lyric4 by Phonak

Understanding your hearing loss is an important factor in the decision to purchase invisible hearing aids. If you do not understand your hearing loss, it can make it much more difficult to find the right solution that will work for you. Not only that, but not understanding what to expect when wearing them can also lead to people not giving themselves the time they need to adjust to wearing an invisible hearing aid and getting the full benefits of this type of technology.

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Exploring the Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options for Tinnitus

Tinnitus is a disorder that affects about 10% of the population and often has a negative impact on their day-to-day lives. Tinnitus can be very difficult to live with and patients often describe the sound as loud and bothersome. This article will explore how patients can manage tinnitus with different treatments or interventions.

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