January Newsletter
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Re-launch your hearing on Zoom
Being in lockdown means that we are back to mainly communicating remotely; whether it's a text message, WhatsApp, phone call, video call or email it can make life harder, again, for those with hearing loss.The hardest virtual communication method is often group video calls, especially with non-family members and is often used in a professional [...]
Merry Christmas from Aston Hearing!
At the end of what has been a challenging year, many of us were looking forward to a few days of social interaction, comfort from family members and a touch of normality. So yesterday after learning of our new tier and some of the toughest Christmas restrictions imaginable we were feeling a little Grinch-y. [...]
Amy Morton and “Living with Hearing Loss”
Photography: www.kimberleydawnphotography.com My name is Amy Morton and I am married with two children aged 8 and 6. I am a Holistic therapist by trade. I have a hearing loss from birth caused by a virus my mum had whilst she was pregnant with me. The virus caused my nerves to be damaged so [...]
Remembering Sandra Anne Guilford – a Life Well Lived
Sandra was introduced to Aston Hearing in the early days, when Sue Webster first started the practice from her home in Loosely Row. We were all very sad to hear that Sandra had passed away as a result of contracting the Coronavirus earlier this year and wanted the chance to celebrate her amazing life. Here, [...]
Movember – Time to look after the men in your life
This is the time to take stock of your health and seek advice and support where necessary. Reaching out is crucial but “Movember “report that while 70% of men say their friends can rely on them only 48% say they rely on their friends for support. It needs to work both ways but often we [...]
Stir Up Sunday
Started in Victorian times this day was traditionally when families would come together on the last Sunday before advent to “stir up” their Christmas puddings. This year it falls on Sunday 29th November. Moving with the times, Stir Up Sunday has more recently become the occasion to get together to make any festive favourite such [...]
Meet the staff – Karen Galvin
My main role is working in the Thame Aston reception area, but I have recently joined the marketing team as well to help with producing the newsletters and designing artwork. I have worked for Aston Hearing since September 2016 I have a background in art and design and I did an [...]
Dementia or hearing loss?
September 21st celebrates World Alzheimer’s Day and this year the focus is on the stigma around dementia and breaking the stereotypes and myths that surround a dementia diagnosis. It is an international campaign that helps to raise awareness and highlight issues faced by people affected by dementia. The Links between dementia and hearing loss are [...]
New Look Aston Hearing
Over the past few months, since we were dramatically required to shut our doors and head home, (save lives and protect the NHS), the team at Aston Hearing have been challenged to try and support you from a distance. Thank you so much for your co-operation and patience throughout this testing time. Lockdown isolation [...]