Sound Minds: Ageing, Hearing and Brain Health
This month, our Audiologist Madeleine was invited to attend an information day at Lancaster University, after meeting Dr Helen Nuttall, a senior lecturer at the university, at the Paris World Congress of Audiology in September. Dr Nuttall has an interest in the brain and hearing loss. The Sound Minds: Ageing, Hearing, and Brain Health information […]
We value your ears
At Lakeland Hearing, we don’t offer free hearing tests and we do ask you to make an investment in your hearing. We could follow the path of the ‘competition’ and other hearing care service providers who ‘plug’ their free hearing tests, but we have made a proactive decision not to do this. Why? Because we […]
Relationship blog
The benefits of a relationship with your hearing aid dispenser. Consistency, continuity, and relationship.. are these words you would associate with your hearing aid dispenser? We work hard at Lakeland Hearing to provide these three things, along with our excellent care for your hearing, because we believe these are important, even essential for a successful […]
Protecting your ears in the workplace
Workplace noise: how to help protect your ears while you’re working In some places where people work – such as on a construction site, at live gigs or in nightclubs, working in or around loud planes, trains, buses or motorcycles, or working with horticulture tools and equipment – the noise levels are so high that […]
Dementia Action Week
Embracing Sound: How Addressing Hearing Loss Can Brighten the Path Against Dementia Throughout life, sound plays a profound role in shaping our experiences and connections with the world. From the laughter of loved ones to the melodies of our favourite songs, sound enriches our daily existence in ways we often take for granted. Yet, for […]
Famous people and hearing loss
Famous and Hearing Impaired… Whoopie Goldberg, Dave Grohl, Alice Cooper, Hallie Berry, Bill Clinton, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Gertrude Ederle The common factor between all of these people is fame…and hearing loss. Whilst some of you may well say “Well, it’s hardly a surprise that rock legend Alice Cooper has a hearing loss” you may not have […]
World Hearing Day 3rd March 2024
Changing Mindsets: Making Ear and Hearing Health a Reality for All, Tackling the Stigma of Hearing Aids – World Hearing Day 3rd March 2024 In a world filled with constant noise and communication, the significance of ear and hearing health often takes a backseat. While advancements in technology have revolutionised various aspects of our lives, […]
Tinnitus Week February 2024
Welcome to Tinnitus Awareness Week 2024 This is a time dedicated to raising awareness about what tinnitus is, the challenges that can be faced by people living with tinnitus, and effective ways to manage tinnitus. Often described as a ringing, buzzing, clicking or hissing sound in the ears, tinnitus affects millions of people worldwide. Whilst […]
Greet the New Year with better hearing
Greet the New Year with Better Hearing! As we enter a brand new year, the Lakeland Hearing team would like to send our most sincere wishes for a year ahead that is full of exciting possibilities. The start of a new year is the perfect time for new beginnings, whether it’s reconnecting with friends and […]
Hopi, or not hopi?… Why shouldn’t my beautician or barber remove my ear wax with ear candling, or anything else?
Hopi, or not hopi?… Why shouldn’t my beautician or barber remove my ear wax with ear candling, or anything else? When the ear wax, which naturally protects our ears from bacteria and dust or dirt, builds up and becomes excessive, for some people, this can block their ears causing discomfort, dulled hearing, ringing sounds, and […]