Ivory Hearing in Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia | Audiologist

Ivory Hearing

Locality: Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9844 5863

Address: Shop 5, 90 Melbourne Hill Road 3113 Warrandyte, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ivoryhearing.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Communication while wearing face masks while social distancing at least 1.5m away is difficult for everyone, especially for people who rely on visual cues like watching peoples lips and facial expressions. Plus, masks will also cut down the speech volume and clarity. To show consideration and improve communication, you can speak slightly louder and enunciate clearly, use more hand signs and gestures to communicate, and maybe even write your message down. If theres anything we can help you with, please feel free to contact us.

24.01.2022 Be extra careful when kissing children near their ears. Small children are particularly vulnerable to hearing damage. Their ear canals are smaller, so the intense suction and negative pressure caused by a direct ear kiss is going to have a much greater impact. This phenomenon is called the "Kiss of Deaf" and it could cause permanent hearing loss. The bottom line is, never ever kiss anyone, child and even adult, directly on the ear!

23.01.2022 Introducing Bernafons first rechargeable Lithium-ion hearing aid - Viron TR. It is built on True Environment Processing which delivers super-fast sound detection and processing so that users can receive more precise information about their environment in real time. It also connects to all modern smartphones and Bluetooth devices, and can be used like high-quality stereo headphones for video calls or streaming music. Contact us today to see if this hearing aid is suitable for your hearing needs. We are always here to help you hear your best.

23.01.2022 Hearing your best is an important key to having strong relationship, self-esteem and independence, especially in the times of global pandemic and social distancing. If you are frustrated with your hearing issue, our audiologist Shuey can help you learn more about it and provide help in addressing it. Book an appointment today to #hearyourbest again.

22.01.2022 #WisdomWednesday "Communication works for those who work at it." - John Powell Every time you communicate with another person - whether they be a stranger on the bus, a client on the phone, or a work colleague at work - that is one more person whom you have connected with; one more precious moment of bonding between two people. The more we communicate and bond with one another, the greater the understanding we have of each other and the world around us.

22.01.2022 If you are living with diabetes, it is crucial to get your hearing assessed regularly, because you are twice more likely to experience hearing loss. Scientists note that the cochlea, the auditory portion of the inner ear, is full of tiny blood vessels that are susceptible over time to the damaging effects of high blood glucose. We are here to help you with your hearing health and prevent any future hearing problems. Call us today to make an appointment with our caring audiologist for a full hearing assessment.

21.01.2022 #TopTipThursday Are you kids playing with toys which are just way too loud? Some electronic toys can be too loud for your childrens delicate hearing. Dont worry, here is a tip to fix the problem without having to turn it off entirely. What you can do is to put a piece of clear packing tape over the speaker of loud toys with no volume control. It will cut down the noise significantly. If you are more tool-savvy, you can even take the toys apart and place the packing tape on the inside of the speaker grid. This way, your kids wouldnt notice the tape and try to peel it off. Feel free to share to anyone facing the same issue.

20.01.2022 Introducing Unitrons Moxi Move R, the smallest rechargeable lithium ion RIC (Receiver-in-ear) hearing aid. It is built on Discover Next (DX) platform that delivers key nuances of speech and environmental cues to provide a realistic and comfortable hearing experience. Users can also enjoy easy direct connections to hands-free phone calls, video calls and stereo media streaming to both ears on all phones (iPhone and Android), with no intermediary accessories needed. To see if this hearing aid is suitable for your hearing needs, contact us on 9844 5863 today. Were always here to help you hear your very best.

19.01.2022 This August is Tradies National Health Month. Ivory Hearing is focusing on raising awareness about the importance of health and safety for our tradies. Tradespeople in Australia face some of the most physically demanding jobs and exposed to some of the most harmful noises day in and day out. Recent statistics revealed that tradies recorded the highest level of deafness in Australia, mainly from working with high powered equipment, loud machinery and power tools. Noise-induce...d hearing loss is completely preventable, so we strongly encourage tradies to wear hearing protection and incorporate healthy hearing into their lifestyle. If youre a tradie or an employer, ensure you and your team have the correct hearing protection to suit your industry, and get a hearing check every year. At Ivory Hearing, our caring audiologist is accredited by WorkCover to perform full audiological assessment. Book an appointment today.

19.01.2022 Introducing Bernafons latest hearing aid with rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries - Bernafon Viron . It is built on True Environment Processing which delivers super-fast sound detection and processing so that users can receive more precise information about their environment in real time. It also connects to all modern smartphones and Bluetooth devices, and can be used like high-quality stereo headphones for video calls or streaming music. Contact us today to see if this Swiss-made hearing aid technology is suitable for your hearing needs. We are always here to help you hear your best.

18.01.2022 #WisdomWednesday "The art of conversation lies in listening" - Malcolm Forbes Nowadays we keep on improving our personality traits, external looks and much more, but we never pay attention to one of the most important skills - listening skills. It allows us to learn to listen at a deeper level, not just for words, but also for the feeling, meaning and intent behind them.

18.01.2022 Having hearing loss is stressful, especially when cant hear all the important details at work. Asking others to repeat many times might make them think that you are not focused. If your hearing loss is affecting your work, make an appointment to see our caring audiologist. We can help you hear your best at work again.

18.01.2022 Having hearing loss is stressful and it takes an average of 10 years for anyone to do something about it. Over time, this leads to those with untreated hearing loss becoming more isolated and avoid talking to their friends and family members. If having hearing loss is making you feel isolated, know that you dont have to face it alone. We have helped many people reconnect back to their life. Talk to us today.

18.01.2022 #FunFactFriday A rooster’s crow is so loud (more than 130dB), it can deafen you if you stand too close. It's like standing 15 meters away from a jet taking off! But how do the roosters protect their own hearing when they crow? Studies have shown that their ear canals are mechanically protected, so instead of getting a full dose of their own voice, a crowing rooster only hears a small portion of their own output. Unfortunately humans are not built like that. If you are getting hearing loss due to exposure to loud sounds, please call us and get your hearing checked immediately.

17.01.2022 Fathers Day is coming soon, take this good opportunity to talk to your dad (or any other men in your lives) about hearing loss and urge him to take care of his hearing health. Men are facing a higher chance of developing hearing loss than women, due to their likelihood of working with loud machinery, and having hobbies with loud noises, like listening to rock music, woodworking and motorcycling. Men are also less likely to seek help for their hearing problem, which makes mat...ters worse. Hearing loss, when untreated, is often linked to other health conditions like heart disease, balance problem, memory loss, and depression. If your dad has already got hearing test and hearing aids to help with his hearing, kudos to dad! Are they working as well as they should? Is earwax blockage an issue? This September 7-11th, bring his hearing aids in and well clean, service and fix (if needed) for FREE, so that he can hear his best again. Please call first to secure a spot.

17.01.2022 Introducing Starkey Livio Edge AI hearing aids, built with artificial intelligence and 3D sensors. They are quite revolutionary in terms of sound quality and wireless connectivity. They also introduced features never before seen in hearing aids, including fall detection and brain and body fitness tracking capabilities. A simple tap on the hearing aids will even triggers the artificial intelligence inside Livio Edge AI to scan the environment and make acoustic changes on the spot to help you hear better. If you want to experience Starkey Livio Edge AI hearing aids, please contact us on 9844 5863 to find out more. Well guide you through the process to see if they are suitable for your hearing needs. We are always here to help you hear your best.

15.01.2022 Many people came to us for a hearing test saying that their hearing has dropped significantly. Upon checking, their ears are actually blocked by compacted ear wax, accumulated from over the years of using cotton buds. If you have the same issue, please talk to us. We can help you check your ears and clear out your compacted ear wax.

13.01.2022 Introducing Signia Pure 312 X hearing aids, built on Signia Xperience technology. They continuously analyse your personal hearing environment in greater detail to deliver sound precisely tailored to you. Their small size and clean lines exemplify slimness and comfort, with soft rounded form for ergonomic fit on your ears. Their unique metallic colours and high end finishes will make you look good wearing them. The new Pure 312 X also offers top Bluetooth connectivity so you c...an stream phone calls, music and high-quality TV audio effortlessly straight into the hearing aids. Contact us to find out if they are suitable for your hearing needs on 9844 5863. We are always here to help you hear your best.

13.01.2022 Dear all, we know that some hearing clinics have already closed up for the Christmas break. If you or someone you know has hearing aids that need fixing/cleaning urgently before the long break, please feel free to call up and drop by. We'll fix them up (if doable on site) at no cost today and tomorrow, so that no one is missing out on any family conversation!

12.01.2022 17th - 23rd August is Keep Australia Beautiful Week. Hearing aid users deal with many disposable batteries, so it is a good opportunity to remind everyone that batteries are not meant to be thrown into the bin. Each year, 8,000 tonnes of batteries end up in landfill because they were not separated from normal trash. Over time, the toxic chemicals in these batteries leak into the environment, potentially harming wildlife and affecting surrounding soil or waterways. We encoura...ge everyone to take their used batteries to special collection points throughout Australia. If you have used hearing aid batteries, bring them to Ivory hearing and we will properly dispose them for you. Rechargeable hearing aids are more and more common nowadays, so if you are in need of new hearing aids, we can organise environmentally-friendly hearing aids that helps you hear your best.

12.01.2022 Having tinnitus (ringing-in-your-ears) is very stressful and it often affects the sufferers quality of sleep. Many could not have a good night sleep from the loud ringing. Although theres no definite cure of tinnitus, there are definitely ways to manage it. If you are experiencing tinnitus quite regularly, talk to us today. We have helped many people enjoy hearing without tinnitus again. We can help you too.

11.01.2022 Recently we are getting more and more cases of people losing their hearing aids while wearing mask. If you are a hearing aid user, we highly recommend that you add your hearing aids into your home content insurance. Insure them like you would for jewelleries, i.e. including loss outside of your home. If youre unsure what to do, talk to us and well guide you through the process.

11.01.2022 People with hearing loss often find it hard to connect to others during family conversation or in social situations. This often leads to the feeling of anxiety, embarrassment and isolation. If you suspect that you are experiencing hearing loss, you can talk to us and our caring audiologist. We have helped many people re-engage in their conversations and enjoying social events again. Contact us today.

10.01.2022 Over these 6 years, many have come to us to improve their hearing so that they can hear their world better, especially their loved ones. As you can see, there are many different types of hearing aids. All of our clients are personally fitted by our caring audiologist Shuey according to their hearing loss and needs, so that they will get the most benefits out of them. If you or someone you know is experiencing hearing loss and needs help with getting the most appropriate hearing aids, please talk to us.

10.01.2022 Happy Halloween everyone!

10.01.2022 Womens Health Week is the biggest week in Australia focusing on good health and wellbeing for women to learn more and take action for their overall health, including hearing health. Being female comes with unique physical changes like during pregnancy and menopause, each of which can impact their sense of hearing. When pregnant, women have the potential to experience sensorineural hearing loss because of the changes in the hematological, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems..., which can then lead to altered circulation within the cochlea. Menopause will result in a decrease in estrogen levels which can lead to a decrease in hearing levels. Women who do not take hormone replacement therapy were more likely to have poorer hearing than those who do. The good news is that women are almost more likely to seek help and do something about their hearing problems more than men. If you are experiencing any type of hearing loss or hearing aid discomfort, talk to us today. We can help you hear your best again!

09.01.2022 #WisdomWednesday "Learn to listen. Opportunity could be knocking at your door very softly" - Frank Tyger When we learn to listen, we can uncover so much from other peoples words. Sometimes we are presented with ways that others can help us grow, sometimes we are presented with opportunities to help others with their challenges.

09.01.2022 Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the main causes of hearing loss, especially when you are young. Dont let your temporary enjoyment of loud music cause permanent hearing loss. If you truly enjoy music, you need to cherish your good hearing health before its too late. Talk to us to learn about hearing protection and safe hearing practices when it comes to music.

09.01.2022 Dont let hearing loss hold you back. Untreated hearing loss has caused many people to withdraw and stop communicating. If you or anyone you know who is dealing with untreated hearing loss, our caring and audiologist can help. Contact us now and enjoy hearing all your favourite sounds again.

08.01.2022 12th-18th July is National Diabetes Week. Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease in Australia, and we are encouraging the one million Australians with diabetes to get a hearing test. Several health studies identified a link between hearing loss and diabetes. The high blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels in the inner ear, thus disrupting sound reception and causing hearing difficulty. People with diabetes are twice more likely to experience hearing loss than those without. If you have diabetes, and have not had your hearing and ears checked recently, please contact Ivory Hearing and book an appointment for either a quick 15-minute FREE hearing screening or a full hearing assessment. Our audiologist can advise you ways of managing your hearing health.

08.01.2022 The International Day of Friendship is a day to promote dialogue, acceptance and understanding between people. Friendship is one of the strongest bonds in our life. When we ask those with hearing loss what do they want to hear most, most of the answers revolve around reconnecting to their family and their friends. Not understanding what your friends are talking about is a terrible feeling. It can make one feel embarrassed, guilty, lonely, anxious, upset and angry. If you are experiencing this due to hearing loss, know that we are all ears to help you hear your best again and re-engage in your conversations. If you suspect one of your friends is suffering from hearing loss, encourage him/her to see an audiologist like us. You can even be supportive and accompany him/her to attend the appointment too.

08.01.2022 If youve been told you have hearing loss, but youre unsure about wearing hearing aids, know that untreated hearing loss can affect more than just your physical health. It can negatively affect your mental health too. Here are 6 ways getting hearing aids for your hearing loss can help improve your mental health.

08.01.2022 <3 <3 <3 Huge thanks to everyone for your support throughout the year! There is still a long journey ahead, but we're sure everyone will end up stronger and more resilient as a result. We look forward to helping more and more people stay connected with good hearing health in the pandemic. <3 <3 <3

08.01.2022 Having hearing loss is frustrating, especially on the phone, due to the lack of visual cues from lip-reading and facial expressions. It is also stressful for those on the other end of the phone. If you or someone you know is having a hard time understanding conversation on the telephone, please make an appointment to see our caring audiologist. We have helped many people enjoy talking on the phone again.

08.01.2022 #WisdomWednesday "Everybodys a teacher if you listen." - Doris Roberts Everyone has a story to tell, and when you listen more, you will have more time to understand other peoples stories and extract lessons about life.

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06.01.2022 September is Dementia Awareness Month. Scientific research has shown that hearing difficulties may reduce quality of life through social isolation, loneliness and depression, which in turn increase the risk of developing dementia. Hearing loss may place extra load on a vulnerable brain. When the person with hearing loss has to work harder to decode and process sounds, that means there are fewer mental resources for memory, understanding speech, and other cognitive functions. This may lead to negative changes in the brain. If you are experiencing hearing loss, treating it not only can help you hear and connect better, it can also certainly help with your brain health. All your active social connections and staying engaged also keep your brain healthy. Feel free to talk to us to discuss more.

05.01.2022 Whew time really flies, Christmas is coming soon! Huge thanks to everyone for your support throughout the year. There is still a long journey ahead, but we're sure everyone will end up stronger and more resilient as a result. We look forward to helping more and more people stay connected with good hearing health in the new year.

05.01.2022 One of the biggest signs of hearing loss is that loud TV! If you are experiencing hearing loss, the TV would sound soft and unclear to you, so you want to turn it up more so that you can hear everything. It is very bad for the remaining good part of your hearing, plus it is bad for those who ware watching the TV with you. The good news is that our hearing clinic has helped a lot of people with the same issues and now they can hear their TV clearly! Contact us to hear your best again.

04.01.2022 Having hearing loss is frustrating, especially on the phone, due to the lack of visual cues from facial expressions. It is frustrating not only for those who have it, but also for those on the other end of the phone. If you or someone you know is having a hard time understanding conversation on the telephone, please make an appointment to see our caring audiologist. We have helped many people enjoy talking on the phone again.

03.01.2022 HOLIDAY NOTICE: Ivory Hearing will be closed from Christmas day onward and reopen on 4th Jan. Huge huge thanks to everyone for your ongoing support and trust! We look forward to helping you all with your hearing health in the newer, better year! That said, if there's any urgent matter during the holiday, please feel free to contact us on 9844 5863. We are always here for you.

03.01.2022 #FunFactFriday Moose are well-known for their impressive hearing. Their ears are more than 60 times larger than human ears, and their calls can travel about 3 kilometres. Scientists had previously suspected the antlers helped with locating mates because males with them were found to be better able to locate females than those without. So a study was conducted using trophy antlers with an artificial ear and it confirmed that the antler behaves like a giant ear trumpet and boosts the hearing of the moose by 19%. If you are experiencing hearing loss, although we cant give you a pair of antlers, we can help you find out if our digital hearing aids are suitable for your circumstances or not. Feel free to call us to discuss.

03.01.2022 There is only one rule for being a good talker - learn to listen. - Christopher Morley In this mask-wearing and social distancing time, communication is getting more and more important. Genuine active listening has become a rare gift. We all need to learn to listen, as it helps build relationships, solve problems, ensure understanding, resolve conflicts, and improve accuracy.

02.01.2022 Well done Tracey and thanks for the masks!

01.01.2022 Hearing loss is not just about the loss of volume, but also the loss of clarity. Regardless of how many times the speaker repeats the sentence, it remains uncomprehensible and unclear to people with untreated hearing loss. If you have family or friends who are dealing with this frustration, we can help them hear their best and enjoy having conversation again. Call us for an appointment with our caring audiologist.