Did you know that in Oct 2019 we purchased O Neill Hearing Care from it’s owner Michael. This has increased the number of our Clinics to 6 ensuring that you are never far away from a Galway or O Neill Hearing Care clinic. If you are a Client of O Neill Hearing Care then please Read More >>
7 benefits of wearing hearing aids:
•Improved Wellbeing Living with a hearing loss can be physically and mentally exhausting as you are having to constantly strain to hear and interpret what’s going on around you. With a treated hearing loss, your confidence will grow and you will feel less isolated in social situations. •Missing Out Whether it’s the telephone, doorbell or Read More >>
Hearing loss and dementia
There is a strong link between hearing loss and dementia. According to one study, people with mild hearing loss are two times as likely to develop dementia, and this increases to three times for those with moderate hearing loss (Lin et al 2011). The reasons for this relationship are not clear, but communication difficulties may Read More >>
Helping our loved ones to hear
When we think of helping a loved one with hearing loss we tend to think of , a) repeating ourselves, b) writing notes c) turning the volume up on the tv so that it is so loud you leave the room. So the question is; are we really helping our loved ones by doing all Read More >>
What is a Telecoil?
A telecoil or induction loop is considered an “Assistive Listening Device” (or ALD) and works by transmitting an audio signal directly into hearing aids via a magnetic field. The system consists of a microphone in the public venue, church banks or post office etc. which picks up the signal, an amplifier to process the signal Read More >>
Getting The Most Out Of Your Audiologist Consultation
Taking the first step to visiting a hearing aid audiologist can be a daunting task for many. As it may be your first time stepping foot inside their Hearing practice, naturally, you will be concerned about what will happen, what questions you need to ask, if you need to bring anything or even if you Read More >>
How Age Affects Hearing Loss
Will my hearing get worse? This is the question we in Galway Hearing Care get asked most often. The short answer is, ‘yes, but gradually over time’. The long answer, and without being able to tell the future, is more complex. As a result, knowing a little more about hearing loss may go part of Read More >>
What is swimmers ear (Exostosis)
The medical term for ‘swimmers ear’ is exostosis. Symptoms include a decrease in hearing sensitivity and often an increased prevalence of ear infections. Early symptoms include water getting trapped in the ear canal after swimming. This results in debris being trapped leading to ear infections, often resulting in surgery. Exostosis is most commonly treated by Read More >>
How We Hear
Hearing Loss Types & Hearing Loss Causes How Hearing Works: The ear has three main parts or sections – the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. Each section has a specific function that allows sound waves that enter the ear to be transformed into electrical impulses that the brain can understand. The outer ear Read More >>
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
This factsheet is part of our Ears and ear problems range. It is written for people who have suddenly lost their hearing, or their friends and family. Read this factsheet to find out: What is sudden hearing loss? What do I do if I lose my hearing suddenly? What can cause sudden hearing loss? Can Read More >>