How loud is too loud? Bar workers and DJs – listen up!
We are exposed to noise each and every day of our lives. Some sounds are quiet, some are loud and some are actually damaging to our hearing. What many people don’t know is that some of the decibel levels they are exposed to can and will begin to cause hearing loss or damage, especially if […]
Neil Dow, Aberdeen
“I recently enquired about getting custom fit ear plugs for sleeping. I visited Jayne, she explained everything that I needed to know and took a mould of my ear canals. The turnaround was fantastic and Jayne kept me updated along the way. I have tried many different ear plugs and none were very comfortable, the majority […]
Graham Hudson – Aberdeen
“Recently I called into see Jayne at her clinic at Rose Street for a consultation. The service she provided was professional, friendly and informative, and she took the time to explain what the tests entailed and then discussed the results in detail and the conclusions to be drawn from the tests. What was also refreshing was […]
Sheila Ritchie – Aberdeen
I am delighted to be able to recommend your services to anyone who thinks they may require a hearing test. As you are aware, I become concerned that my hearing was not good, particularly in one ear. You arranged an appointment promptly, and to suit my diary, and carried out the test on your own […]
Mrs S. – Aberdeen
Bryce Hearing Services was my reason for a trip into the city centre this one day. At the beginning of this year I had a very bad virus which left my hearing slightly damaged, but worse still in fact, life changing, it caused balance problems due to damage to one ear and I also now […]
What is Meniere’s disease? What causes Meniere’s disease?
Meniere’s disease is a condition with vertigo, tinnitus (ringing, buzzing noises in the ears) and progressive deafness. Meniere’s disease is caused by a dysfunction of the endolymphatic sac (semi-circular canals) in the inner ear – also known as the labyrinth. The labyrinth is a system of small fluid-filled channels that send signals of sound and […]
Brenda Beattie – Aberdeenshire
Active mum Brenda is the only person who knows about her hearing aids Brenda was an incredibly active and outgoing mum and wife. In 2012, while at work, Brenda suffered a head injury that knocked her unconscious. When she came round, her life was changed forever. “The tinnitus is the first thing I noticed when […]
Graham Ross, Aberdeenshire
In August 2014 I took up the offer of a trial using the Lyric hearing aids. From the beginning of the trial until now I have received excellent professional, friendly service and guidance from Jayne, who has ensured that the whole transition to using the Lyric hearing aid has been a truly positive experience. The […]
Listening Carefully: Brain waves indicate listening challenges in older adults
The elderly often complain about hearing difficulties, especially when several people are talking all at once. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig have discovered that the reason for this does not just concern the ear but also changes in the attention process in the brain for older people. […]
Listen – The World of Widex
Making Connections It’s no secret that online social media has helped people connect in many different ways. From online dating sites, to gaming networks, to celebrity fan forums – social media helps strangers across the globe realise that they’re not alone in their interests, passions and challenges. This rings true for people with hearing loss […]
