How do I know if I have a hearing problem?
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Hearing problems rarely cause discomfort or pain, and because the hearing loss process is gradual, it’s common to adapt to someone’s hearing loss without realizing it. If you think you or a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, here are the top warning signs of hearing loss:
People seem to mumble all the time
You hear, but have trouble understanding
You often ask people to repeat themselves
Telephone conversations are difficult
You can’t hear household sounds, like a faucet dripping or a clock ticking
It’s hard to hear without seeing the speaker’s face
You are told you speak too loudly
People say your television or radio volume is set too high
You have ringing or buzzing in your ears
Conversations are difficult in a large group
You have trouble following conversations with more than two people
You struggle to hear in crowded places, like restaurants and malls
You have a hard time hearing women or children
If I had hearing loss, wouldn’t my doctor have told me?If I had hearing loss, wouldn’t my doctor have told me?
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Only 13 percent of physicians routinely screen for hearing loss. Since most people with hearing impairments hear just fine in quiet environments (like your doctor's office), it can be very difficult for your physician to recognize this problem. Only a trained hearing professional can determine the severity of your hearing problem, whether or not you could benefit from a hearing aid, and which type would be best for you.
Can hearing aids enhance my quality of life?Can hearing aids enhance my quality of life?
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Hearing aids can improve your quality of life by boosting your self-confidence and reducing your stress level. It’s hard to be confident and relaxed when you are unsure of your hearing.
After using a hearing aid, 39% of the users reports having improved their ability to communicate effectively. 32% stated they improvement in their social life today and 35% feels more confident about themselves.
They also can improve:
Personal relationships. After all, successful relationships depend on successful communication.
Job performance. Hearing aids eliminate the need to constantly ask “What?” or “Can your repeat that?” and keep you on top of your game.
Safety. You don’t want to miss hearing a smoke alarm, a window breaking, a dog barking at a stranger, an oncoming car when you’re walking, or a siren when you’re driving.
Will hearing aids restore my hearing?Will hearing aids restore my hearing?
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No hearing aid can restore your hearing 100 percent. However, our hearing aids will let you hear soft sounds that you couldn’t hear before. Your hearing aids will also help you better understand speech, especially in noisy environments and prevent loud sounds from becoming uncomfortably loud for you.
Although it is not possible to restore your natural hearing, hearing aids allow you to hear better.
Will I be able to hear in noisy places?Will I be able to hear in noisy places?
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While no hearing aid can filter out all background noise, our advanced hearing aids are designed to reduce some types of background noise so that you can enjoy conversation and improve communication in places like restaurants, business meetings and social gatherings.
I think a relative/friend of mine has a hearing loss. What should I do?How often does hearing loss occur?How often does hearing loss occur?
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One out of five people between the ages of 45-74 have a hearing loss. However, hearing loss is prevalent at all ages. The brain is an important part of our hearing, and needs to interpret signals to "make meaning of the sound", therefore it is important the brain is fed with signals to keep in good shape.
How can I maintain a good hearing? How can I maintain a good hearing?
How can I maintain a good hearing?
You need to keep exercising your hearing to maintain good hearing. By using hearing aids you can actually minimize the level of hearing loss in comparison to not taking action. So despite of common believe, the use of hearing aids does help you exercise your hearing.
Tinnitus- What is tinnitus?
What is tinnitus?
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Tinnitus is often described as ringing in the ears, buzzing or humming noises but it can be experienced differently from person to person. It can be very difficult to concentrate and can keep you from sleeping well at night leaving you exhausted during the day. Tinnitus is not a disease, but a non-specific symptom that can be brought on by a mental or physical ‘change’, not necessarily related to hearing in the ear or the auditory pathway.
- How common is it to have tinnitus?
How common is it to have tinnitus?
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Around 250 million people worldwide suffer from tinnitus. And many people with hearing loss experience tinnitus at some stage.
There are certainly factors which can exacerbate tinnitus such as: stress, anxiety, depression, tiredness, some medications and there is some weaker evidence that some aspects of a person’s diet can also have an impact.
As tinnitus itself can lead to anxiety, stress and sleep deprivation, this can create the feeling of being trapped in a vicious cycle.
- What causes tinnitus?
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Tinnitus can be caused by a variety of factors, some of them not under your control, such as simply aging. Most often, tinnitus is caused by repeated exposure to excessive loud noise.
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- How can I treat tinnitus?
How can I treat tinnitus?
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At bloom, we are expert hearing specialists with a unique methodology. Widex Zen Therapy is a proven method that combines counselling, sound stimulation, stress reduction and amplification.
If you want to know more about our offers, you can book a free appointment online with your local bloom hearing specialists store or call 1800 554 968, where we can assist you on finding the right hearing aids for you.
- Will tinnitus relief effect my daily life?
Will tinnitus relief effect my daily life?
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It will improve your quality of life and help you relax from the tinnitus. You will be able to sleep better, have conversations, read and watch TV with less effort releasing the stress that tinnitus can cause.
- Online Shop - Shipping and Refunds
- Do you deliver outside Australia?
- How do I check on my order?
- How much does shipping cost?
- What payment methods do you accept?
- When will I receive my items?
All deliveries are made Australia Post and as such, we are guided by their delivery timings.
UPDATE: Due to Australia Post’s decision to reduce the frequency of deliveries, battery orders may take up to a week and a half to be received in certain areas. If you have any questions, please contact us on 1800 554 968 or info@bloomhearing.com.au.
- Where do you deliver to?
We deliver to any address in Australia. However, we do not deliver to PO Boxes as a signature is required to accept delivery.
- Who will be delivering my order?
- What is your return policy?
You will need to return the item within 30 days of purchase. You will also need to produce a satisfactory proof of purchase (for example, a tax invoice). The item needs to be in re-saleable condition, including its original packaging (if any), is unused and as sold.
- What do I do if I received an incorrect, faulty or damaged product?
If you received an incorrect, faulty or damaged product, please email photos of the item to
info@bloomhearing.com.au, include your order name and number, and we will work with you to resolve the issue. If you need further assistance, please feel free to call us on
1800 554 968.
- Can I change my mind after I’ve placed the order?
We will not provide a refund or exchange if you simply change your mind about a product you have purchased.
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