👂 Can both of your ears hear equally well? Here's a quick hearing check you can try at home. Snap your fingers near each ear and notice if the sound is equally clear on both sides. If one ear sounds weaker or different, don't ignore it—it could be an early sign of hearing loss. Early detection makes a big difference. If you notice any changes in your hearing, consult a hearing specialist for a professional evaluation and the right guidance. 📍 Book your hearing assessment today and protect your hearing before the problem gets worse. . . . #HearingTest #HealthyHearing #HearingCare #EarHealth #AdvancedSpeechAndHearingClinic

The latest episode of Brainstorms is now available on YouTube. VALERIE JAMES ABBOTT, parent-advocate and national leader in hearing health awareness, sits down with host L. Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, to discuss late-onset hearing loss and the critical gaps in identification and support that so many families experience. This episode explores the causes, risk factors, and warning signs of late-onset hearing loss, the impact hearing changes can have across speech, language, academics, and social well-being, and the importance of ongoing monitoring, family education, and collaboration among healthcare providers, educators, and families. Valerie also shares insights into how hearing health shapes life well beyond childhood, from educational opportunities and employment to relationships and independence across the lifespan. Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs by completing the accompanying course with Speech Therapy PD. https://lnkd.in/gTVuswUy

Our hearing care professionals are sharing their "dos and don’ts" to help preserve hearing health. We’re diving into the facts behind common habits, from the risks of using Q-tips and power tools to the complexities of ordering hearing aids online. Watch the video to discover our team's expert take on these topics and more. 🎥 Which of these insider perspectives surprised you the most? Let’s start a conversation in the comments. #AudioNova #HearingHealth #ExpertAdvice

👂 Did you know? Hearing loss can affect more than just your ability to hear—it can also impact your balance. Our ears play a vital role in maintaining body stability. When hearing problems are left untreated, they may increase the risk of dizziness, imbalance, slips, and falls, making everyday activities more challenging. ✨ Early hearing evaluation and timely treatment can help protect both your hearing and your confidence in staying active. Your hearing matters. Your balance does too. 💙 . . #HearingLossAwareness #HealthyHearing #BalanceHealth #HearingCare #AdvancedSpeechHearingClinic

Hearing aid stigma is one of the most common reasons people delay getting help for hearing loss. If you have ever thought “I don’t want to look old” or “I’m just not ready,” those feelings are completely understandable, and you are far from alone. This post explores where that stigma comes from, how to work through it at your own pace, and how your life can genuinely improve when you take that first step toward better hearing. To continue reading, click the link: https://bit.ly/4yqczcs

Many people don't realise their hearing has changed until everyday conversations start to feel a little harder. Journalist Larissa Nolan shares her experience of discovering she had reduced hearing in one ear after years of adapting without realising there was a problem. Her story is a reminder that hearing loss isn't always obvious. The signs can be subtle, and many people learn to work around them without noticing. Larissa's hearing test was carried out by our audiologist Noel Cullen at our Middle Abbey Street clinic, who helped identify a change in hearing that she hadn't realised was there. If you've found yourself asking people to repeat themselves, struggling to follow conversations in noisy places, or turning up the TV a little louder, it may be time to get your hearing checked. Read the full interview on Independent.ie https://lnkd.in/e-5YZ4Zy

If someone waited seven years to treat a problem they knew they had - Would you call that denial? Or would you ask what made waiting so easy? Because seven years is the the average gap between a person first noticing their hearing change and finally seeking help. It's easy to read that as a story about patients. Denial. Stigma. Stubbornness. After years working alongside clinics around the world, we've come to see it differently. Seven years isn't a measure of how patients behave. It's a measure of how hard we've made the first step. Think about what that step actually asks of someone. Book an appointment. Walk through a door that, to them, signals "old." Confront something they've been quietly afraid of for years. That's not a small ask. That's a leap. So people wait not because they don't care, but because the distance between noticing and acting is simply too wide. The most important work in hearing care isn't only making tests more accurate. It's making that first step smaller. Moving it out of the clinic and into everyday life - a pharmacy, a workplace, a moment where a quick check feels ordinary, not clinical. Turning a diagnosis into a conversation. Seven years is a gap we can choose to close. If you work in hearing care: what’s one thing that would make that first step smaller? We’re listening.

What are the warning signs of hearing loss that are most frequently overlooked? From increasing the TV volume to discomfort in noisy environments, these behaviors can be patterns that require attention. In this video, our hearing care professional provides the insights to navigate the hearing journey with confidence. Have you ever noticed these situations with your or your loved ones? Share your experience in the comments. #AudioNova #HearingHealth #Expertise

Confidence starts with better communication. An Australian hearing aid study found that 78% of hearing aid users reported improved communication with others after using hearing aids.* Better hearing does more than improve sound. It helps people stay connected, engaged, and confident in everyday conversations. Hear clearly. Connect confidently with Signia hearing aids. 📍 Explore hearing solutions designed for real conversations: https://ow.ly/HegB50ZfBzm Source: Australian Hearing Aid Study (FY 24/25) #SigniaHearing #BeBrilliant

Hearing health is often overlooked until communication becomes difficult. Over the years, I've seen how early awareness and timely intervention can make a meaningful difference in a person's quality of life. Regular hearing check-ups deserve the same importance as eye exams and other preventive health screenings. Awareness is the first step toward better hearing health. #HearingHealth #PreventiveHealthcare #Audiology #HearingCare