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Exploring Hearing Aids – An Educational Workshop For People With Hearing Loss
On 21, Feb 2019 | In Events | By Cubex Concierge
Are you confused about hearing aids and not sure where to start?
There are 1,000’s of different hearing solutions on the market and knowing where to start can be daunting!
This 2-hour workshop explores the world of hearing instrument technology and empowers you with the knowledge and confidence to find the optimal solution for your needs. It offers a space to engage in discussion with leading experts in Audiology and provides an opportunity for you to develop your understanding of the world of hearing aid technology.
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Join us for a focus group & experience the Phonak Roger Select™
On 21, Feb 2019 | In Events | By Jerusha Shulberg
We would like to invite you to participate in a Focus Group to explore your experience with the New Roger Select™ product from Phonak, while enjoying a cheese and wine tasting in a real-life environment.
Date
25th March 2019
Time
6:45pm sharp
Place
La Fromagerie, Marylebone, London
Participate in a tinnitus trial – 24/7 Sound enrichment for tinnitus relief
On 01, Feb 2019 | In Events, News | By Jerusha Shulberg
24/7 Sound enrichment for tinnitus relief : An invitation to participate in a trial
Cubex is developing a new pathway for people experiencing tinnitus to access the extended wear hearing device, Lyric. We are currently looking for people experiencing tinnitus to participate in a trial that involves the use of the extended wear sound enrichment solution and we would appreciate your feedback on the process & Lyric technology.
Hearing Healthcare Workshop – Learn how to improve your hearing health and well-being
On 18, Jan 2019 | In Events | By Cubex Concierge
Learn how to take control of your hearing health and your life in this 2 day workshop created and hosted by Cubex.
There is no doubt that coming to terms with the possibility of reduced hearing ability can be a traumatic and upsetting experience. On average, people with hearing loss wait almost 10 years before taking active steps to change their hearing health so that they can recover their ability to communicate and improve well-being.
Hearing Conversation with Saima
On 15, Jan 2019 | In Hearing Conversation with Saima | By Dr Saima Rajasingam
Welcome to Hearing Conversation with Saima!
Written by Cubex Senior Audiologist, Dr Saima Rajasingam (pictured), this news page is designed to promote conversation around topics that you would like to learn more about.
At Cubex, we have always valued the discussions we have with our patients. Your thoughts, ideas and experiences helped shape the treatment we provide today and motivates our innovative approach to hearing healthcare. This section of our website has a simple purpose in mind; to promote conversation in the areas of hearing, cognition and technology, so we can continue to ensure that our care is truly tailored to your needs.
So, on behalf of the Cubex team, here is a request – keep talking to us.
Let Dr Rajasingam know of any topics that would benefit you and your understanding of hearing health and technology. Please forward your thoughts to us.
For now, please enjoy Dr Rajasingam’s first news post in this series – ‘The Perpetual Student: How & Why We Keep Learning’
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Learn to Live Well with Tinnitus – A Mindfulness Based Cognitive Wellbeing Course for people with tinnitus
On 14, Jan 2019 | In Events | By Cubex Concierge
Join us & for a rare opportunity to learn tools, strategies and techniques to increase your capability to live well with tinnitus with leading experts in the fields of Audiology and Modern Mindfulness.
Created by Cubex, the workshop is designed to support people experiencing unhealthy tinnitus-related stress and will be running during Tinnitus Week 2019. 50% of the course fee will be donated to the British Tinnitus Association.
Over the 4 x 90 minute sessions, you will learn to cultivate greater cognitive well-being with the capacity to recognise unhealthy tinnitus related stress in your system and recover from it sufficiently. It is a first of its kind workshop which aims to help you to reduce anxiety and stress, increase vitality, expand awareness & increase your capacity to engage with the world with greater ease, focus, calm & clarity.
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Communication tips for the festive season
On 06, Dec 2018 | In Arts & Lifestyle | By Rosie Williams
During the festive season, people tend to find themselves in busy, noisy and distracting environments more often than they might throughout the rest of the year. This can be quite overwhelming or stressful for someone experiencing hearing loss so we have some useful tips to make those events and occasions enjoyable for everyone.
Setting the dinner table
Setting the dinner table
If you have a hearing loss, or are hosting a dinner party with a guest who has hearing loss, you’ll want to make sure the table arrangements are suitable for everyone.
This might mean ensuring those with hearing loss are placed further away from the kitchen or music speakers. It may be that someone has a stronger side and would rather sit with the majority of people on one side so make sure that is arranged early on.
Sight plays a big role in communicating clearly so making sure people have a clear view of everyones faces so they can clearly see if someone is talking to them and clearly see their facial expressions.
Setting the atmosphere
Setting the atmosphere
Background noise itself can cause a problem for those experiencing hearing loss, especially because people tend to speak even louder when there is some background noise. Try to reduce noise by lowering music volume, avoiding plate and pan clattering and if possible, spreading people out so they aren’t all shouting over each other in one place.
Utilising sight for better communication
Utilising sight for better communication
Sight is really important to those with hearing loss, particularly because many hearing aids are directional and may not pick up on someone speaking nearby unless they are facing the direction of the person.
Being able to see peoples faces makes it easier to recognise when someone is speaking, as well as reading facial expressions, lips and body language. Ensure the lighting is not too dark and remove any table obstructions (such as candles) so everyone can clearly see everyone elses face on the table.
Don’t be afraid to ask
Don’t be afraid to ask
It’s best for everyone if you can let people know you have a hearing loss and how they can best help you in noisy environments. If you are unable to do that, you could let the host of the event know so that the environment can be adapted to suit you.
Don’t be afraid to ask someone to speak up, or to ask for the background noise to be turned down.
Learn more
Learn more
To get more tips on communication throughout the festive season, you can read the full guide from Oticon here.
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Speak to an Audiologist
If you would like some advice or would like to have your hearing tested by an Audiologist, get in touch with us at Cubex to arrange an appointment.
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Aged Veterans with Tinnitus Research Project
On 20, Nov 2018 | In Tinnitus | By Rosie Williams
The British Tinnitus Association are currently contributing to a research project exploring the impact of tinnitus on aged veterans. The project is managed by the Royal British Legion and funded by the chancellor using the Aged Veterans Fund.
Tinnitus in aged veterans is a subject which has not been researched before in the UK so they are looking for participants to take part and/or share the information about the project with your family/friends who might be interested.
Introducing Phonak Marvel – A multifunctional hearing aid in a class of its own.
On 14, Nov 2018 | In Hearing Technology, News | By Jerusha Shulberg
Phonak Audéo Marvel focuses on what you expect from a first-class hearing aid – a clear, rich sound experience. Combined with modern technology it is a multifunctional hearing aid that conveys love at first sound.
Clear, rich sound
Clear, rich sound
When we say love at first sound, we don’t just mean the first time you try on Marvel, but each and every time you wear them! Enjoy better speech understanding in noise¹, less listening effort² and be amazed at just how well your hearing aids perform in your everyday life.
This new generation of Phonak technology recognizes and automatically adapts to precisely match more listening situations than ever before 1. With AutoSense OS™ 3.0 and Binaural VoiceStream Technology™, you can enjoy better speech understanding in noise and less listening effort in everyday life.
Key highlights:
• Exceptional sound quality from the initial personalisation (2)
• Better speech understanding in noise (3)
• Reduced listening effort in noise (4)
• Top rated streamed sound quality (5)
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Cubex Weekly TIP // You CAN live well with tinnitus!
On 07, Nov 2018 | In News, Weekly Tip | By Jerusha Shulberg
THIS WEEK’S TIP:YOU CAN LIVE WELL WITH TINNITUS!
It’s always daunting for people to hear that tinnitus does not have a cure, but there are ways to manage and live well with tinnitus, without any suffering or stress. However, there is often a lot of misguided information out there. On this week’s TIP, Adam Shulberg talks about the importance of seeking out help from professionals and programmes that understand the biopsychosocial nature of tinnitus.
