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Your hearing is vital for learning, communication and safety yet you may not have thought much about the impact a hearing loss could have on your life. You may think that losing some sound wouldn’t be too bad but those with hearing loss will tell you it can be tiring, lonely and frustrating.
… View moreYour hearing is vital for learning, communication and safety yet you may not have thought much about the impact a hearing loss could have on your life. You may think that losing some sound wouldn’t be too bad but those with hearing loss will tell you it can be tiring, lonely and frustrating.
Hearing loss can be caused by many different things. It can happen gradually or quite suddenly. When hearing loss is gradual, it’s very easy to ignore - for a while. Always seek help quickly for any ear problems. Protecting your hearing now will increase your chances of enjoying the sounds you love later in life. Prevention is always better than a cure. And some hearing problems, such as noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), currently have no cure.
Here are 10 tips to prevent hearing loss:
1. Get help
If you have a sudden severe hearing loss, see a doctor urgently. Also, if you have some hearing loss, and your hearing doesn’t return to normal within two days, see your doctor.
2. Avoid noise damage
Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure to loud noise. Learn more: Noise damage.
3. Avoid loud music
Listen to music at a sensible volume. Don’t have the volume up too loud for long periods, especially on a personal music player with headphones/ear buds.
4. Use protective gear
Always wear safety-approved earplugs or earmuffs when mowing the lawn, using power tools, shooting a gun or in any noisy environment.
5. Act on ear infections
If you or your child has an earache, see the doctor. Earaches are often a sign of an ear infection which, if not treated, can lead to hearing loss. Keep a careful eye on children up to age 10 as they are more likely to have middle ear problems.
6. Avoid foreign objects
Don’t put foreign objects into your ear canal. The wax in your ear canal will make its own way to your outer ear. You can clean your outer ear with a warm flannel, or have the wax removed by your doctor.
7. Avoid cotton wool
Don’t use cotton wool instead of earplugs. Cotton wool offers no hearing protection at all. It can also damage the ear if pushed too far in.
8. Use protection for water sports
During high-speed water sports like water skiing, wear a swim cap or approved swimmer’s earplugs.
9. Dive carefully
Too much change in air pressure while scuba diving can cause inner ear damage, dizziness and hearing loss. Equalise regularly during descent. If you are having difficulties seek professional advice before you dive again.
10. Avoid air travel with a heavy cold
In a plane, your ears may be unable to clear during changes in air pressure, which could lead to a ruptured eardrum or inner ear damage.
SOURCE: National Foundation for the Deaf Inc. & Oticon
ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.
No-one is bullet proof, falls happen … View moreACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.
No-one is bullet proof, falls happen and some can result in broken bones, pain and long healing times and can also make us fearful of falling again. Losing confidence can really affect quality of life.
Live Stronger for Longer strength and balance classes are growing nationwide. Visit www.livestronger.org.nz and join a class near you, you’ll find lots of practical information, advice and resources on how to live an active, healthy and independent life.
Proudly brought to you by ACC, MoH, HQSC and your local community health providers.
Everyone is welcome to attend our next CAP Money Course, which starts on Wednesday 1 August. This is a money management course. Early registration is essential, as places are limited. Please see attached brochure.
Stolen and damaged road signs in Hawke’s Bay are putting road workers and the public at serious risk.
Road closure signs were stolen from the Eastbourne Street and Nelson Street intersection in Hastings several weeks ago.
Also over the weekend, traffic lights were smashed and batteries from… View moreStolen and damaged road signs in Hawke’s Bay are putting road workers and the public at serious risk.
Road closure signs were stolen from the Eastbourne Street and Nelson Street intersection in Hastings several weeks ago.
Also over the weekend, traffic lights were smashed and batteries from inside them taken, along with about 20 road signs, from a Crosses Road worksite.
If anyone has information about these thefts and damage they can contact their local Police, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Source: New Zealand Police
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We offer a free assessment with a “No Wax, No Fee” guarantee, so you can seek our expert advice without obligation. In fact, we’re so confident you’ll be happy with our ear wax removal services that we offer a full 100% fee guarantee. In the very unlikely event you’re not happy with our … View moreWe offer a free assessment with a “No Wax, No Fee” guarantee, so you can seek our expert advice without obligation. In fact, we’re so confident you’ll be happy with our ear wax removal services that we offer a full 100% fee guarantee. In the very unlikely event you’re not happy with our services, you don’t have to pay!
It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!
Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will… View moreIt's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!
Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will help you ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some in your bag or in the back of your car.
Buy in July and you'll SAVE! For every 4-Piece Combo Set you buy, we will plant a tree in an area of need. You order one, we plant one! It's just one small way we're helping kiwis reduce their use of plastic.
LIKE or THANK this post by Tuesday 31st July 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
Glass punch bowl and cups for sale. Bowl sits on stand, has 8 hooks and 11 orginal cups +1, so total of 12cups. No ladle.
$60.00
Beautiful house AND a pool. Check out Listing #:1696575316
Our Hawke's Bay columnist Gillian Thrum shares her planting plan.
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We have not long moved up from Wellington to be closer to family and to franchise our dog walking business here (www.houndhiking.com). We are looking for a part time dog walker to help take 3-4 hikes a week regularly for us. Each hike is 1-1.5 hours long and we go to a variety of off leash … View moreHi!
We have not long moved up from Wellington to be closer to family and to franchise our dog walking business here (www.houndhiking.com). We are looking for a part time dog walker to help take 3-4 hikes a week regularly for us. Each hike is 1-1.5 hours long and we go to a variety of off leash hikes as far out as Ocean Beach so the hikes take 3-4 hours when including driving to collect and drop dogs off (from all over Hawkes Bay). Start time is 8:30/9am (days flexible at this stage, but Monday-Friday). Dog confidence is important, as well as the ability to take great photos of the dogs (see photos below). The hounds are off leash the whole hike and we have a maximum of 7 hounds at a time. We provide full training plus a pet first aid course before you take hikes yourself. A full drivers license is a must. We provide the van to use but you will need to make your way & back to Hastings to collect it. Each hike is a fixed rate of $70 per hike and you'll be working as a contractor to us. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, please send me a message with some info of your experience with dogs and photography. Please only apply if you are looking for part time work not full time.
Thanks! Tabitha
tab.bristow@gmail.com
Ngaanyatjarra Health Service are seeking Primary Health Care Nurses and are offering highly competitive remuneration packages.
This role contributes and supports the overall multidisciplinary and integrated approach to the remote health team's endeavour to treat illness, promote health … View moreNgaanyatjarra Health Service are seeking Primary Health Care Nurses and are offering highly competitive remuneration packages.
This role contributes and supports the overall multidisciplinary and integrated approach to the remote health team's endeavour to treat illness, promote health well-being, maintain health systems, provide education, training, encouragement and support community health initiatives.
Highly competitive remuneration package, attractive salary packaging options, professional development incentive and 11 weeks off per year.
Expressions of Interest - Permanent and Casual positions available.
For more information and to apply please visit www.nghealth.org.au
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.
Hi neighbours. I am after a computer monitor with an HDMI input. Please get in touch if you have one for sale. Thankyou.
021834740 🙂
Nissan Vanette 1999 model
4x4, manual transmission, Great condition. Extra seat makes it a 5 seater. 165 000kms. WOF until October and Rego until Aug 2018. New cambelt done at 162 000kms. Good tyres all round. Nice interior and good sound. Aircon. $10 500 or nearest offer. Ryan 021 046 3500
Free Wood Shed / Storage shed in great condition. Needs a new home as I have just brought the house and there is no room for the shed. You will have to pick up yourself. Location Akina, Hastings. phone 0274206316
I am posting on behalf of my daughter, Jessica:
We would like to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported our honesty boxes at various spots around Havelock North, over the past 5 years. Your honesty and continued custom have been heart-warming and have allowed us to offer avos in this … View moreI am posting on behalf of my daughter, Jessica:
We would like to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported our honesty boxes at various spots around Havelock North, over the past 5 years. Your honesty and continued custom have been heart-warming and have allowed us to offer avos in this traditional Kiwiana fashion for so long.
We are branching out in new directions in offering Kiwi avos to Kiwis and have set up a fb page, 'Avoya', for ordering boxes to be delivered to your door!! ‘Like’ us here for regular price updates and order info ~ www.facebook.com...
We have also set up a group, for order-sharing with other nearby avo lovers. Join us here ~ m.facebook.com...
(The Village Cobbler will continue to offer our $5 bags ~ and if you, or someone else you know, have a shop front in Havelock and might like to do the same, in exchange for avos, please contact us 0211883204 😊)
Thank you!
Jess & Nathyn
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