AUCKLAND HEARING & EAR HEALTH BLOG 

If your child has started turning the TV up, saying “what?” more often, or seems to drift off during conversations, glue ear could be the reason. It’s one of the most common causes of temporary hearing loss in young children, and the good news is that it’s usually manageable once it’s properly identified. As an Audiologist Auckland families turn to for children’s hearing concerns, we see glue ear regularly, particularly as the cooler seasons approach. Here’s a clear guide to

If you've noticed yourself turning the TV up a little louder each year, or asking people to repeat themselves more often, you're not alone — and it's worth paying attention to. Over the past decade, hearing loss has become one of the most talked-about “modifiable risk factors” for dementia. But what does that actually mean, and how worried should you be? Here's a clear-eyed look at what the research really shows. What is cognitive decline? Cognition is essentially how your br

As the temperature drops and the winter sniffles start making the rounds, it's natural to wonder whether the cold itself is to blame for your aching ears. You've probably heard someone say "put a hat on or you'll get an ear infection" at least once in your life. But is there actually any truth to it? The short answer is: not quite — but winter and ear problems do tend to go hand in hand. Here's what's really going on, and what you can do to keep your family's ears healthy thr

If you or someone in your family has been told they might benefit from hearing aids, it is completely natural to have a lot of questions. What type is right? How much will it cost? How long does the process take? And will they actually make a noticeable difference? The short answer is yes — for most people with hearing loss, the right hearing aids fitted properly by professional Audiologists in Auckland can make a significant difference to everyday life. But the process work