Link between hearing loss, dementia and depression A new long-term study has confirmed a link between hearing loss and dementia and depression in older adults.
Survey on hearing aid break down experiences We have been asked by Emma, a deaf health psychology masters student at Liverpool John Moores University, to let our followers know of a research project that she is conducting. Emma is investigating the experiences of hearing aid users when their hearing aids break down and has produced a short online survey to gather responses. […]
Music fans sought for hearing aid survey The School of Music at the University of Leeds is still seeking participants for research into the music listening experiences of people who use hearing aids. The project is called “Hearing Aids for Music” and is the first research project of its kind exploring music engagement and enjoyment by hearing aid users (including those with a BAHA device). The team […]
Guildford hearing aid maintenance training The Diocese of Guildford is seeking volunteers to participate in a number of upcoming hearing aid maintenance training sessions, with the goal of providing support at existing church social events. The Hearing Champions training will include: Checking the hearing aid is working Replacing the battery, battery life Re-tubing Fitting the hearing aid in the ear Hearing aid controls […]
Raffles raise £1000 for Hearing Link Aston Hearing Services has raised more than £1,000 by holding a raffle in aid of our charity. The independent family run business, which has chosen Hearing Link as its Charity of the Year for 2016, offered customers the chance to win Phonak hearing aids worth £4,500. Recently, at the BT Tower Dining Club event in […]
Free hearing aid sessions in Guildford A series of free session will take place across Guildford this month, offering support for hearing aid maintanence. Run by the Archdiocese of Guidlford in partnership with the NHS, the sessions will offer help with battery supply, cleaning and re-tubing and trouble-shooting. All volunteers have been trained by audiologists at Epsom & St Helier Hospital […]
Hearing aid users’ music survey The School of Music at the University of Leeds is conducting research into hearing aid users’ enjoyment and use of music. Researchers would like to find out about the listening behaviours of people who use a hearing for a minimum of one hour a day. Participants will be asked about: • experiences of music in everyday […]
