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Protecting Your Hearing

Protecting Your Hearing

Dr. Sam Hay
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Did you know that the rates of hearing loss are on the rise? According to medical expert and HIF blogger, Dr. Sam, "3% of 30 year olds suffer hearing loss, whilst nearly 50% of over 65's suffer the debilitating condition. A lot of hearing loss experienced by Australians results from our loud and noisy modern lives and experts believe that over one third of hearing loss is completely and utterly preventable! All you have to do is protect your ears against repeated loud noise." With this in mind, we caught up with Dr. Sam to get his top ten tips on how to protect your hearing. 
Category:General Medical
What is Reminiscence Therapy?

What is Reminiscence Therapy?

Dr. Sam Hay
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Have you ever heard of 'Reminiscence Therapy'? According to medical professional, Dr. Sam, "Reminiscence Therapy (RT) is a psychosocial intervention used to help treat a number of problems, especially dementia. It involves guiding patients through simple reminiscence.  Helping them remember in varying detail past events and experiences; activities and adventures; and everything in between.  By doing so, it facilitates pleasure, quality of life, and adaptation to present circumstances or hardships." In his latest article for HIF, Dr. Sam talks us through this type of therapy and the benefits involved. 
Category:General Medical, Dementia
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What If ... we covered the cost of your flu vaccination?.

At HIF, we value choice and access, which is why we are covering the cost of an annual flu vaccination up to the value of $20 (1 per person, per calendar year) on selected Extras policies, which include Pharmacy.

Members can get a flu vaccination at any registered pharmacy in Australia. The service is not available through your GP.

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