On the edge of silence I had worn hearing aids for only a few days when something happened that stopped me in my tracks. I was sitting quietly with a cup of tea when I suddenly noticed the sound of the rain against the window. Not just the rain itself, but every little tap and patter.  I sat there listening, almost in disbelief. Then I heard the birds outside. I had known they were there, of course. I [...]

On the edge of silence My daughter visited me yesterday; she let herself in as I didn’t hear the doorbell.  She told me she rang me she rang earlier and they were worried as I didn’t answer the phone.  Well I didn’t hear it ring. When she arrived, she let herself in and called out my name. I didn’t answer—not because I didn’t want to, but because I hadn’t heard her. It was only when she stepped into [...]

A huge thank you to Mr. Syd Little (Little & Large Comedy duo) who came along to meet our friends and patients during our Grand Opening Day. A true gentleman, with a heart of gold who was considerate, accommodating and generous to all who met him with a wonderful smile and always a joke to tell, an absolute legend! We would also like to thank our Lord Mayor Christopher Mount and his lovely wife Ann- [...]

Allergies and hearing loss: What’s the connection? As spring rolls in, so do seasonal allergies, bringing along their usual symptoms: runny nose, sore throat, and itchy eyes. But did you know that allergies can also impact your hearing? Allergy-related hearing loss Allergies can lead to conductive hearing loss, where sound transmission is blocked during its journey from the outer or middle ear into the inner ear. This blockage can occur when allergies cause itching or swelling in the [...]

How Hearing Loss Affects Your Memory Could hearing loss be making you forgetful? Find out how and why hearing loss affects your memory function now.It’s common knowledge that unresolved hearing loss can have an impact on stress and anxiety levels, but did you know it can affect your memory too? Memory loss is just one of the side effects of reduced hearing function, but it is one of the most important.As well as having a significant impact on your confidence and [...]

How to Protect Your Hearing Our ears are one of our most important resources. They allow us to hear our friends, loved ones, and co-workers speaking to us. They also allow us to hear the warning sounds of danger, such as a tornado siren or the honking of a car horn. Unfortunately, it is quite easy to put our ear health at risk. Working in a loud factory around noisy machinery, for instance, can increase your risk for [...]

How Do I Know If I Need Hearing Aids? Unsure of whether you understood everything someone just said? Are crowded restaurants not enjoyable because of all the noise? Feeling left out in group conversations?  If this sounds familiar, you might need hearing aids. Read on to learn the signs and symptoms of hearing loss, how hearing aids can help, and which solution is best for you. You know you need a hearing aid when . . .  The first step [...]

Knott End Open Day, Rechargeable Hearing Aids Demonstaration Knott End Methodist Church Lancaster Road, Knott End. FY6 0AU Friday 6th December 2019 10am until 2pm News

Knott End Open Day Featuring Our Latest Hearing Aid Technology It is always a pleasure to be able to invite you to one of our Open Days.   As a company, our aim is to be able to offer you the best technology at a realistic price to enable you to get the optimum from your hearing.  This is why we organise these promotional events. Now it may seem a long way off to the Christmas holidays, but as [...]

Knott End Open Day, Rechargeable Hearing Aids Demonstaration Knott End Methodist Church Lancaster Road, Knott End. FY6 0AU Friday 9th August 2019 10am until 3pm News