Hearing Loss

The Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia   Dementia is an umbrella term for a number of related conditions, including vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. According to research, around 1 in every 20 people over the age of 65 suffers from dementia and the symptoms might range across various types of losses, including hearing loss…. Read more »

Hearing Healthcare Centre were very privileged to be invited to Cambridgeshire’s only community support group for people living with hearing loss. On the 4th of November our audiologists Christopher Carr and Daniel Bainbridge travelled to Chatteris to hold a talk for Come and Be Heard, a social group for the hard of hearing.

We would like to say a huge congratulations to Steve Kirby who won the English Open High Gun at the English Open Handicap by Distance held at Nottingham & District on 5th April 2015. What a fantastic achievement, well done Steve!

1. Get the person’s attention Before starting your conversation, make sure you have the person’s attention. Say their name before you talk to them. If you know a person has a better ear, consider moving to that side before you start talking. If necessary it may also be worth touching their arm to bring their… Read more »

A fascinating development in hearing technology has been unveiled in the national press: The Daily Telegraph reported that scientists are working on a device which will allow deaf people to “hear” simply by touching their tongue against a small Bluetooth-enabled device.

Apple’s proprietary wireless streaming technology is being utilised by the new GN ReSound LiNX™ hearing aid, which is now available in Cambridge.  It allows users to control their hearing aid and stream audio directly from an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.  ReSound has also developed an app letting the wearer directly control their hearing aid as… Read more »

While many of us are in the habit of having regular eye tests, we often don’t have our hearing tested. Hearing loss is a natural process as we get older, and because it happens so gradually, it’s difficult to monitor. Having regular audiology checks doesn’t just highlight whether or not you could benefit from hearing… Read more »