A common stigma associated with hearing loss is that losing your hearing means you are old. After all, presbycusis – age-related hearing loss – is very common from about 65 years old. But a hearing loss can manifest in all sorts of ways and therefore at any age. So what does a hearing loss like […]
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Nowadays it is well known that being around loud noise over an extended period of time can damage your hearing. But why is this the case? And how much noise is too much The hearing process Inside the cochlea (the organ of hearing or “inner ear”) there are thousands of inner and
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Tinnitus is one of those topics that gets covered regularly because it affects so many. It is estimated that up to a quarter of Australians have experienced varying degrees of tinnitus. Some get intermittent occurrences, while others find it a constant background sound. And while many people are able to “ignore it”, for some, it
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This month Phonak released a fancy new addition to their Lumity line: The Phonak Slim. This specially shaped-hearing aid is designed not only for great sound but also for comfort and style. The specifics The Phonak Slim hearing aid is, as the name suggests, a long slim device sitting behind the ears. The particular appeal
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This month we look at a couple of technology upgrades. Signia has released some additional features and technology levels to their AX line. In turn, Oticon launches its brand new hearing aid: Oticon Real. Oticon Real Picking up from the huge success of the More range, Oticon now launches its new Real models. Oticon Real
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The 27th of February to the 3rd of March 2023 marks Hearing Awareness week this year. This is a week dedicated to promoting awareness and research on hearing loss, and assistance to the hearing impaired. It is also highlighted by World Hearing Day on the 3rd of March every year. This year’s theme is “Ear
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When the weather is hot and sticky like it is at the moment, your hearing aids can struggle. That’s why in times like these, it’s even more important to keep your hearing aids clean. Any time you are near your clinic, drop in for a clean, of course. But if you can’t make it in,
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A common misconception about hearing loss is that it only affects communication and your social life. And for sure, by not hearing everything, you struggle with speech clarity and therefore communicating with people. But that’s not where it ends. Your hearing is linked to your balance, for example. It’s even an important sense we use
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When thinking about ears, the first idea that comes to mind is, of course, one’s hearing. However, your ears serve more purposes than just letting you hear what’s around you. For example, your ears are an essential part of dealing with changes in pressure. And, as many people are aware, ears are also a crucial
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Plenty of new exciting products have been released in the last couple of months! Hearing aids are becoming more and more performing, both in sound and daily life, and it shows! Almost all hearing aids are now Bluetooth-compatible to connect your phone calls. iPhone users can even use a fully hands-free calling system, and many
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With the global health situation looking calmer and the holidays around the corner, there’s one activity we’re looking forward to. Travelling is back on the agenda! For many travelholics out there – including yours truly – it’s an exciting time to look out to the world again. Whether that’s a weekend away to Sydney, a
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A year ago, Falls of Sound Indooroopilly welcomed Trestan McMillan as your new audiologist. Over the last 12 months, he certainly has found his feet – or rather his ears! – in the clinic. By now, most of you will have had the pleasure of having a good laugh with him. But who lies behind
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Most of us know prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to hearing loss. The noise-induced loss is the second most common hearing loss after general ageing. We understand standing under a jet engine all day will damage hearing, but how much is too much? What about those Metallica concerts you went to in your
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Hearing aids have been rapidly growing in technological capabilities. They get smaller, they are rechargeable, and battery life is increased with each model. And of course, enhanced sound quality, speech clarity and background noise diminution. For many people, the importance of hearing aids starts and ends with getting better hearing. For those who are a
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This month Phonak is the brand to bring out some exciting new products! It seems like they’ve picked up on the damp weather recently. Introducing the new Phonak Audeo Life: the first waterproof* and sweatproof hearing aid! And it seems like they’ve picked up on the damp weather recently. As we’ve seen time and again,
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Exciting news from across the world with new products this month! The American brand Starkey has just launched their new “Evolv AI” hearing aids, packed with exciting features. Starkey focuses on taking hearing to the next level by looking after your general health at the same time. New models, new technology and a new approach
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As audiologists, there’s one question we often hear new patients ask when they’re just not quite ready. “What’s the step between hearing aids and no hearing aids?”. When told one has a hearing loss, the thought of wearing hearing aids sometimes feels too extreme. But generally, if you’ve come for a hearing test, it means
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Once upon a time, there was an audiologist with a big dream. She travelled to the other side of the world looking for the chance to make a difference in hearing health. She worked tirelessly around Australia, training audiologists and presenting seminars for several years, but she longed for something more. Finally, she decided to
Today we celebrate Katia Peeters, founder of Falls of Sound. Read More »
You may recently have heard rumours associating tinnitus with COVID-19 or with vaccinations. More and more people have reported developing tinnitus symptoms after being ill or receiving their shot in recent months. Several studies have begun on this topic, so how accurate is the association of the two? Fast refresh. First, a refresher course! Tinnitus
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