The build-up of earwax and how to manage it is a subject that baffles many of us. With the help of our audiologist Bev, we’ve put together some frequently asked questions and answers to help shed light on the problem....
It’s time to talk about hearing loss and to improve access to hearing care support on a global scale.This year, for the first time, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has published a ground-breaking report on how best to treat significant...
If your hearing aids get wet then the main thing to do is to act quickly. The three most important steps to take are: Immediately take the hearing aid away from any water or moisture Take out the battery and...
I’m often asked by new and existing customers for help finding hearing aid accessories. For many people, it can be quite a task when faced with hundreds of seemingly similar looking products that we have on the website. Let’s first...
What you have to remember is water and electronic components simply don't mix. As such, you need to do the best you can to protect your hearing aid by keeping it dry. This of course is easier said than done,...
As technology has developed, so too have hearing aids. Today's models are more powerful and smaller than ever before with average price ranging from £500 to £4,000. Hearing aids can cost thousands of pounds for each ear! Many retailers are...
Muffled Hearing feels like you have "cotton in your ears" but what are the most common causes of a blocked ear? Depending on the reason for muffled hearing, the effect can happen over time or instantly. It can also occur...
Christmas gift ideas from HearingDirect bring you a collection of 10 products that are ideal as stocking fillers or make great gifts for the hard of hearing. We present a list of top-quality products designed to aid the life of...
The history of hearing aids is surprisingly detailed and stretches further back than you might think. It started with a trumpet or horn, evolving over the years to a cumbersome transistor device that would be strapped around the body. In...
