Hearing loss is a condition where a person experiences a reduced ability to perceive sounds. This can occur due to a variety of factors, including age, exposure to loud noises, infections, genetics, and certain medications. Hearing loss can range from mild to severe, and it can affect one or both ears. Devices and technology Hearing …
You have recently invested in new hearing aids and it’s likely that you understand the positive impact it can have on your life. Losing or damaging your hearing aids can not only be a financial blow. It can also affect your confidence, ability to interact with loved ones, and even your ability to earn a …
With overwhelming excitement, we announce on Monday, 12 September, we opened your new Caboolture clinic very low-key. An enterprise like this doesn’t come to life without little hiccups. The whole sorry is below. The history There was always a gap for Falls of Sound to fill between both existing locations, Indooroopilly and Maroochydore. To reduce …
Well, you asked, and we answered: Falls of Sound is adding a new clinic to our repertoire! We are excited to announce a new clinic opening in Caboolture in early September. We found many of our patients were having to choose which clinic would be “arguably closer” to drive to. So now you can stop …
One might struggle to hear for many reasons, even while wearing hearing aids. The environment, size of the room, the direction of speech and much more. Wearing hearing aids and accessories (like a microphone) can help. There are a number of other simple things you and your conversation partner can do to help further. Basics. …
When masks were introduced as a daily reality about two years ago, it was a massive change for everyone. There certainly was a period of adaptation for almost all of us. For many, it was more than just getting used to cover your mouth and nose. For them, it was realising how subconsciously reliant they …
Hearing aids have been around for a lot longer than one might think. But over the years, the design and features of these devices have drastically changed. Many people first looking at hearing aids today are surprised at the size and versatility of these little gadgets. After all, many of us have the image of …
Everyone’s ears create earwax. It’s one of the human body’s more unpleasant forms of protection against natural elements – special mention to excessive sweating here! For most people, earwax is not a bother more than an occasional itchy ear. In some cases, however, wax can build up to obstruct the ear canal. This can lead …
The first week of March marks hearing awareness week. This week highlights the hearing impairment issues, so many Australians face every day. It aims to help improve the daily lives of those impacted by hearing loss and raise awareness for everyone. The hearing awareness week is highlighted by World Hearing Day on the 3rd of …
It has never been more important to communicate with your loved ones than today! Falls of Sound is classified as an essential service. What does that mean for you? Falls of Sound can continue to operate and see patients at any time following government regulations. More than anything, we want you to feel safe and …
There are a great many factors involved in figuring out how much a hearing test or even hearing aids cost. While Medicare does not cover hearing health, there are a number of other avenues to consider. Which health insurance can help? Are children’s hearing tests free? Seniors discounts? More often than not, you might even …
We’ve recently come across instances of Signia hearing aid wearers having issues with using the app on their phone. It looks like the Signia app has received an update that has been creating some mischief. The symptoms can be the app not opening, the hearing aids not syncing or certain functions not working. The good …
Unless you’re a tropical plant, moisture generally does not make for a good friend! Unfortunately for hearing aids, moisture is all too present and can easily cause damage or corrosion to the tiny devices. Factors such as rain, sweat or general humidity can easily cause a problem. And given the importance of these devices to …
For most people, hearing loss is a gradual process taking years to settle in. Sometimes you can pin it down to noise exposure, age or medical treatments. But there are times, thankfully not frequent, where one might wake up and just suddenly not hear from one ear. This is known as a sudden onset hearing …
Adding to their recent new technology platform – Augmented eXperience – Signia brings exciting new models and features to the market. These include the new Styletto AX model, and most impressively, the new Insio Charge & Go AX In-The-Ear models. Stylish line. The Styletto AX is the latest in the stylish line of styletto models. …
New Product additions: Signia Insio and Styletto AX. Read More »
One of the most rewarding aspects of being an independent clinic is being an active part of the community. This can be educating people on hearing loss, or it means putting our name to charitable efforts. One particular charity close to our hearts is Take 3. Why Take 3. Take 3 is an Australian charity …
More often than not, with a hearing loss, you’ll find a relatively similar loss in both ears. However, sometimes one ear may be worse off than the other, and sometimes, it may be classified as “unaidable”. In this case, the hearing loss is too severe for a hearing aid to give sound. The good news …
October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, raising awareness and donations for the disease. Most people have a friend or relative affected by Breast Cancer, making it an important topic to address. And much like hearing loss, it is something best handled when diagnosed early. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), breast cancer …
Hearing aids will help you hear better in all kinds of environments. Sometimes, however, a situation might be a little too tough for these devices to give you the best clarity. Maybe it’s a complex accent on TV, lunch in a busy cafe, or sitting in a large meeting. One solution is looking at the …
If you’ve ever been on a plane, in a fast elevator or dived underwater, you’ll know that pressure in your ears. The feeling that starts in your ear, travels below your eyes until finally something “pops” and you get relief. Mostly we do this without even thinking about it, but have you ever wondered why …
The Signia product development department this year keeps surprising everyone, with a new technology platform launched. The Augmented Xperience (AX) platform is the brand new approach to Signia hearing, building on their existing Xperience platform. It is currently available for the Pure Charge N Go models and is expected to roll out further soon. So …
If you’ve been following new product releases in the hearing aid world, you may have started to notice a trend. That is the move towards dropping disposable batteries and instead focusing on rechargeable devices. In fact, some of the latest technology to come out is not offering any removable battery models at all. For many …
Unitron certainly has been busy lately, with the release of their brand new platform: Blu. Latest in the Unitron family of hearing aids is a new platform focusing on your experience. After the success of the Discover Next models, Unitron Blu builds on these existing features for an even grander experience. The major focus of …
Hearing loss affects more than just hearing. This particular sense affects a lot of your daily life and if left untreated, can become an emotional burden. And poor hearing doesn’t just affect you as a person; it also affects your community and loved ones. We see it at Falls of Sound all the time. You. …