Bay Audiology

Inspiring New Zealanders to Rediscover the Joy of Hearing.

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@SpeakerTrevor @alicesoapbox @MicheleACourt @ZippyGonzales Hi @MicheleACourt, we offer free hearing checks for anyone aged 18 years and over. Feel free to get in touch with your local Bay Audiology clinic if you'd like to book an appointment, we'd love to see you in clinic🙂

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Does someone you know have hearing loss? It's not the easiest subject to bring up with a loved one. Here are some of our tips on how to start the conversation about hearing health: https://t.co/zOoRTtgB95

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@SiobhanLeachman @E_Carlen Thanks for donating your father's hearing aids Siobhan! We're currently planning our annual trip to Samoa this year to help the community by providing free hearing health care. We appreciate all donations to this cause.

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#DidYouKnow our ears aren't just for hearing. The vestibular system in your inner ear is responsible for balance and spatial orientation

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Do you know what a #cochlea is? It's a shell-like structure of the inner ear that contains the organ of corti - which is the home of our sensory hair cells. This photo was taken by scientist, Ronal Puoyo who named it 'The Spiral of Sound".

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Does someone you know have hearing loss? We can help you start the conversation.

Give us a call on 0800 700 851 or head to https://t.co/EO3pflUBZN to learn more.

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#DidYouKnow birds and fish spontaneously regenerate their inner ear cells when damaged, thus having the ability to restore their own hearing! #factoftheday

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#DidYouKnow dogs can hear frequencies much higher than humans. They can hear sounds of up to 50,000 vibrations per second (50,000Hz). Explains how they know you're home long before anyone else does!

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When Patricia got her new hearing aids - she was surprised at how much they made a difference to her hearing. Now she enjoys watching TV, and continues to socialise at gatherings without anyone having to ask "Did you hear that Pat?" #ShareYourStory

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Our awesome team have head off to Samoa to help the community rediscover the joys of hearing.

We helped over 150 people in 2018 and we hope to help even more people over the coming week!

Stay tuned for more updates on our trip to Samoa! #FreetoEarProgramme #BehindBay #Samoa

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We're here at #GPCMESouth! Come visit us at Stand 12 to learn about the importance of hearing health, and how you can refer your patients for free.

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@binarykitchen We do have some staff who have learnt Sign Language, however we will review how we can better support Sign Language users across more of our clinics.
Again, we apologise for your experience.

Kind regards,
The team at Bay Audiology.

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@binarykitchen Hi there,

We appreciate your feedback and sincerely apologise for your experience at our clinic. We aim to deliver the best possible experience and support to all of our customers.

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Hearing aids can't bring back your lost hearing, but it can make the most of the hearing you have left. Let us help you find the perfect hearing aids for your budget and lifestyle.

Call 0800 700 851 to book an appointment to see one of our audiologists today.

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Tinnitus is more common than you may think. It's thought to affect around 207,000 New Zealanders.

If you're noticing ringing or other noises in your ears, get in touch with us on 0800 700 851 to book a hearing health check or to talk about management options.

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What sounds do you enjoy the most? Is it crashing waves, your cat purring, or simply the satisfying silence when your kids finally get to sleep? We want to know!

Share your favourite sounds in the comments below!

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Changes in hearing can be subtle, so it's important to pay attention to those early signs of hearing loss.

If you notice some of these signs happening to you, it's time to get your hearing checked. Book an appointment with us by calling 0800 700 851.

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Do you know what animal has the best sense of hearing?

MOTHS. The Greater Wax Moth to be exact. According to the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, they have the most extreme hearing sense of any known animal - being capable of hearing sound frequencies of up to 300kHz!

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If you're a musician, or are often around loud music, ear plugs can make the world of difference.

Check out RNZ's article to learn how using ear plugs helped Scottish pianist Steven Osborne protect his hearing: https://t.co/wEPwzFmM0O

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Hearing loss is the second most prevalent health condition globally. According to WHO, 5% of the world's population have disabling hearing loss. That makes the number of people with hearing loss more than those living with Parkinson's, Epilepsy, Alzheimer's, & Diabetes combined.