Elise Gregoire, Doctor of Audiology

Elise Gregoire, Doctor of Audiology
Elise is a locum audiologist, university lecturer, and frequent contributor to the New Zealand Hearing blog. She also helps New Zealand Hearing clinics with their marketing efforts.
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Recent Posts

Is my hearing normal for my age?

Tuesday 12 Nov 2019

“But my hearing is normal for my age, right?” This is a common question for audiologists! However, we don’t classify hearing test results based on age. There is a range (like most things in health) for what is considered normal based on what.

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5 Benefits of Rechargeable

Tuesday 01 Oct 2019

Did you know hearing aids are now rechargeable? It’s taken a long time for researchers to develop the technology, but we finally made it! It’s worth the wait as there are some major advantages to rechargeable devices. They save you money.

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Medications for Hearing Loss?

Wednesday 18 Sep 2019

How close are we to finding a cure for hearing loss? Researchers at a number of biotech companies are trying to answer that exact question – and for good reason. For many of us, hearing is one of the most important sensory systems we have. It.

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Hearing Loss & Dementia: Stay Social

Friday 19 Jul 2019

Many of us use our hearing to connect with the world and the people around us. Often, it is through our personal connections that we assign meaning to various aspects of life – joy, laughter, happiness, sadness, support, growth, and so on. So, what.

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Do you hear ringing in your ears? It could be tinnitus.

Monday 01 Jul 2019

As audiologists, we get asked about tinnitus - the perception of sound when there’s no external source - all the time. Most people will experience some random sound in their ears from time to time. If it’s infrequent and short-lived (several seconds.

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