by Fred
Sarah Patterson, Audiologist, Wangaratta Audiology. Do you unintentionally make your hearing loss more noticeable to others by not wearing your hearing aids? Some people complain that they don’t like to wear hearing aids because other people will notice. Family and...
by Fred
During a recent consultation, a client told me a story about a lady whose hearing aids whistled. When her grand-daughter heard the sound, she asked Grandma whether she had a mouse in her ear! This is caused by feedback and is experienced by many hearing aids users,...
by Fred
As well as providing diagnostic and hearing aid services for those with impaired hearing, Wangaratta Audiology also stocks a range of items for hearing protection. Models are available for industrial, sporting, kid-sized ear muffs, musician and custom moulded ear...
by Fred
The Office of Hearing Services recently changed the guidelines regarding the replacement of old hearing aids. Previously, new funding was available every six years; however that has been revised to every five years. This means that every five years OHS...
by Fred
You may have noticed that the new batteries you have received in the clinic are now mercury free – they have a small green label on the front. None of these batteries should be tossed in the bin. We are happy for you to bring them to the clinic for...
