Here 2 Hear

07/02/2025

👂Tinnitus Awareness Week (3 Feb – 9 Feb) 2025👂

How can you manage your tinnitus?
There are many strategies and options to help you adjust to your individual tinnitus. These can be personalised by an audiologist to suit your individual coping style. They generally include:

• Check for underlying conditions. Tinnitus is often seen in people with hearing loss. It also can be a side effect of some medicines and other intolerances and can be a symptom of other medical conditions.
• Fitting hearing aids, because the amplification of external sounds can reduce tinnitus awareness. Hearing aids may also have tinnitus-masking features or apps that play a series of soothing sounds that can help take the brain’s focus away from the tinnitus and provide stress relief.
• Sound enrichment strategies designed to support habituation to tinnitus in quiet situations (Playing music or “white noise” helps distract your brain)
• Training in stress management and relaxation.
• Exercise - Regular physical activity can reduce the frequency and intensity of tinnitus, and the distress it causes, in some people.
• Learn your triggers. Write down the circumstances when tinnitus symptoms bother you. It helps you to anticipate, prevent, and change situations that may make tinnitus worse.
• Stay socially active. Sometimes tinnitus can become so unbearable that it leads to isolation, loneliness, and a focus on tinnitus symptoms. Spend time with people whose company you enjoy, even if it's just a text or phone call. The exchange will take the focus away from tinnitus and improve your feelings of well-being, hope, and happiness.

06/02/2025

👂Tinnitus Awareness Week (3 Feb – 9 Feb) 2025 👂

Can tinnitus be cured?
Tinnitus is a symptom not a disease and can change over time. It is not something “to get rid of” but rather it is important to try to establish the cause of your individual tinnitus and manage it accordingly.

Most people will spontaneously habituate or adapt to their tinnitus over time. This means that you will gradually learn to accept your tinnitus, it will appear to fade into the background, and you no longer notice it.

This process of acceptance involves a gradual increase in the periods of time where the tinnitus is not noticed, as well as a gradual reduction in the annoyance or distress it may cause.

The first step is to get in touch with an audiologist who can investigate your specific experience of tinnitus, discuss possible causes and work towards a management plan.

05/02/2025

👂Tinnitus Awareness Week (3 Feb – 9 Feb) 2025👂

What can I do to prevent tinnitus?
The number of causes of tinnitus means that it can be difficult to take preventative care, however simple safe listening practices that combat noise exposure can help reduce your risk of developing tinnitus. This includes:

• Limiting your exposure to loud sounds or loud music.
• If you work in a noisy environment , for example in a heavy industry or on a construction site, it is essential you wear the ear protection provided and adhere to the guidelines provided by your Health and Safety Officer.
• Turn down the volume. Long-term exposure to amplified music with no ear protection or listening to music at very high volume through headphones can cause hearing loss and tinnitus
• Take care of your cardiovascular health. Regular exercise, eating right and taking other steps to keep your blood vessels healthy can help prevent tinnitus linked to obesity and blood vessel disorders.
• Limit alcohol, caffeine and ni****ne. These substances, especially when used in excess, can affect blood flow and contribute to tinnitus.

The best option for reducing your risk of developing tinnitus is to see an audiologist for a regular hearing check and advice.

04/02/2025

👂Tinnitus Awareness Week (3 Feb – 9 Feb) 2025👂

Tinnitus is commonly described as ringing, hissing, buzzing or clicking. It can sound like crickets, or like the hum of a computer fan or hard drive. It can be constant or occasional, loud or soft, mild or severe and can be heard in one or both ears or somewhere in the middle.
With one in three Australians living with some degree of tinnitus, it can affect many areas of day to day living and can have an impact on mental health and wellbeing.

👂What can cause tinnitus?👂
The exact causes of tinnitus are not fully understood but are frequently associated with damage to the auditory system.
It may be the result of something simple like wax, noise exposure from workplace settings or music, medications and/or hearing loss. It may be associated with other medical conditions affecting the auditory system, or part of a more complex interaction of factors including stress, anxiety or noise trauma.
While there are many possible causes of tinnitus, some people develop it for no known reason.

10/01/2025

🦻 Stop struggling with hearing aid maintenance!

Did you know most hearing aid problems come from simple maintenance issues?

Your hearing aids keep you connected to the world. But cleaning and maintaining them shouldn't be a hassle. Our simple maintenance service makes it easy:

✓ Professional cleaning
✓ Battery & Wax Filter replacement
✓ Performance check
✓ Same-day service

Don't let simple maintenance issues affect your hearing. Drop into the clinic today for a free maintenance check. (Free for all eligible pensioners*)

24/12/2024

🎄 Holiday Break Alert! 🎄
Time for us to hang up our otoscopes and join the festive fun! The Here 2 Hear team is taking a breather to recharge and spend time with our loved ones.
We're wrapping things up at noon today and will be back in action on Monday 06th January 2025, bright and early at 9am.
As we head into this holiday season, we're grateful for the trust you've placed in us throughout the year. May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter, and the voices of those you love.
See you in 2025!
With warmest wishes,
Your Here 2 Hear Family

13/11/2024

👂Maybe it’ s time!!👂
Think you might be suffering from excessive earwax?
Micro suction is a safe, dry and effective method for clearing the ears of wax build up.
If you are experiencing symptoms such as feeling blocked, itching and/or reduced hearing then maybe it’s time to have your ears checked.
Overall, the procedure is quick. However, stubborn impacted wax may require more softening before proceeding with removal.
A questionnaire relating to your ear history/health is completed at the start of the appointment.
Allison our qualified and experienced clinician will discuss your questionnaire and examine your ear prior to using micro suction and will explain the process and chat about best options moving forward.

📞Get in touch on (08) 9784 3022📞 if you have any questions or concerns or email admin on 📧 admin@here2hear.com.au.

12/11/2024

👂Over the past few years, there have been some incredible developments in hearing technology. Not only have hearing aids gotten smaller, but they have also become extremely versatile, surprisingly stylish and a lot more convenient.

So small that it’s almost invisible in the ear, Signia’s Silk X delivers an exceptional hearing experience. One of the world’s smallest hearing aids, you can wear Silk X with confidence, knowing no one will even notice you’re wearing it.

This tiny in the ear hearing aid is now available through the hearing services program (for eligible pensioners*) and you may be entitled to it for free*!! (*terms and conditions apply)

Call us at Here 2 Hear to see if you are eligible (08) 9784 3022. 👂

12/08/2024

07/06/2024

Did you know that one out of every six Aussies has a hearing loss?

But there's a bright side! Take the first step for your hearing health by scheduling a FREE hearing test now. Embrace the path to better hearing health and as a bonus, we'll treat you to a warm, aromatic cup of coffee on the house at the Treendale Cafe!

Call Here 2 Hear now on (08) 9784 3022

23/05/2024

Ear wax is a natural part of a healthy ear. It usually doesn't cause problems and doesn't need treatment. If ear wax is making it hard for the ear to clean itself, softening drops can help and are often the first thing to try. If drops don't work, micro-suctioning can be a safe option. Make sure you attend a clinic with qualified practitioners who have the correct equipment to remove the wax.

Micro-suction is a safe, dry method to remove excessive ear wax. It is dryer and usually more comfortable than syringing and is therefore better for the cleaning of infected ears so that ear drops work better.

The procedure is usually quick. If the wax is already soft, it might take less than 30 minutes. For hard wax, softening it first can make things easier.

Give us a call at Here 2 Hear and book an appointment today!

27/04/2024

Ever wondered what your ears look like on the inside? Come and see us at the Harvey Agricultural show and you can see your own ears on camera!