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We have welcomed a familiar face to our team!You may recognise our new Audiometrist, Busselton raised Rennie Sansom. Rennie is specialised & available for the following appointments: Diagnostic Hearing Assessments Accredited to provide fully subsidised hearing aids & services to clients on the pension. Digital Hearing Aids Bluetooth listening devices Industrial Audiometry Access to FREE…

Let’s talk about hearing loss & dementia.

Did you know that studies have shown that hearing loss can increase the risk of dementia in later life? Research suggests that people with mild symptoms of hearing loss may be twice as likely to develop dementia as those with healthy hearing. People with severe hearing loss maybe five times more likely…

Noise induced hearing loss in Agriculture

Noise induced hearing loss in AgricultureLet’s talk about it We are fortunate to live in an incredible part of the world that is rich with agriculture & farming. However, this means we see many a farmer suffering hearing issues related to their long term exposure to general agriculture related noise. Did you know that a…

Trial Two at AHWA

Introducing our new Trial Two campaign! As you know, we are passionate about enhancing your life by helping to improve your hearing further. That’s why we are offering you the opportunity to trial TWO of today’s most advanced behind the ear & inner ear hearing devices. Why Trial Two? At Advanced Hearing WA we believe…

Pros & Cons of Bluetooth Hearing Aids

Several leading hearing aid manufacturers now offer hearing aids that are equipped with Bluetooth technology. This technology allows you to stream sounds wirelessly from your phone, computer or television directly into your hearing aids. Many of our clients who are using this technology find it indispensable in their daily life. But is it a necessary…

How Hearing Loss Affects Your Relationships

It is well publicised that hearing loss can increase the risk of depression, memory loss and dementia. What few of us consider is the impact that hearing loss can have on our significant others. Consider the effects that even mild hearing loss has on a relationship. Most of us would agree that the key to…

Ear Candling

Blocked ears caused by ear wax are surprisingly common, and “ear candling” claims to offer a quick and painless remedy? People swear it can get rid of many problems, from wax buildup to tinnitus. It seems almost too good to be true, they say. Does ear candling work and is it safe? The short answer…

What are the hearing standards for a drivers license?

Obtaining (and retaining) a drivers license for people who deaf and hearing impaired is same process in Western Australia as anyone else. Essentially there is no restriction based on hearing to driving a private vehicle. For the commercial driver, there are some regulations about the level of hearing in the drivers better ear, requiring it…

Five reasons to protect your hearing

We live in a visual world in which the significance of being able to hear well is often underestimated. Our hearing is the most powerful human sensory organ, which has a huge influence on our quality of life. Here are five reasons why being able to hear well is so important and why your hearing…

Is it time for you to go on a “Noise Diet”?

Keeping your hearing healthy is largely about knowing how much loud sound you’re exposed to. A ‘noise diet’ can protect your hearing from future problems. Most cases of deafness are caused by damage to the tiny hair cells in the inner ear. This damage can be the result of too much noise, and it’s permanent. Noise-related hearing loss…