It is not often that a product introduction can really get us excited here at Falls of Sound. Our industry is developing so fast that sometimes it seems new advances are being made daily. But, there is news coming that has got the entire office buzzing like a beehive. Signia is bringing its Styletto line […]
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Back in March we published an article covering helpful Do’s and Don’ts when travelling with your hearing aids. In that article, we touched on travellers insurance coverage for your assistive hearing devices. Since that time we have received requests for a more detailed article on that subject. As always, here at Falls of Sound, we
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The Science Scientist as far back as 1989 established a definitive link between dementia and hearing loss. To demonstrate the complexity of the issue even after 25 years they still can’t explain why. What is known is that the link exists. According to Australian studies, confirmed by NHS research in Britain, those suffering hearing impairments
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One of the greatest joys of working in an independent business is the close personal relationships that you form both with your clients and those that you spend your time with on a daily basis. Over time these people become more than employees or even friends, they become family. They are there to share your
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Why One of the main reasons that many people are reluctant to get hearing aids is vanity. It is just human nature to care about how we look and to fear being stigmatised. Now, sufferers of mild to moderately-severe hearing loss need not worry. The Lyric by Phonak delivers near natural hearing in a package
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Are you bothered by earwax? You really shouldn’t be. Earwax is one of the ways that your body helps to protect your hearing. It is secreted in the ear and acts as a trap to help prevent germs, moisture and debris from reaching the sensitive structures of the inner ear. Once it has done its
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The History In 1901 Australia became a federated nation. Though proud of its new status, the former British colony did not garner much respect from the international community. Known primarily for its penal colonies, sparse population and distance from the rest of the civilised world. It was viewed much as the forgotten stepchild of the
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Hearing loss can be very frustrating both for those who suffer from this unseen disability and for those trying to communicate with them. For the speaker, there is the constant irritation of having to repeat themselves or feel like they need to shout to be understood. For the hearing impaired, having to maintain the constant
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Have you ever heard the expression “Everything happens in threes”? Well, we don’t know about everything. But, Come April 1, of this year there are 3 happenings that deserve recognition. One From popular culture, it is ‘April Fool’s Day’ or ‘All Fools day’. A day set aside in many different cultures around the world
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If you have been having problems with your hearing, turning your hearing aids on for the first time can be a wonderful feeling. Like someone living in the dark that finally finds a light, there is just so much to experience. Instead of, you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone; you don’t know
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For those without hearing issues understanding how different the world can be for those with a hearing impairment is a difficult proposition. You might say that until you have walked in their shoes you can’t understand the pebble. Hearing problems come in many different forms and each type of hearing issue can present its own
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There are cases of people only suffering hearing loss in one ear. This is not the norm, though. Most hearing issues arise from natural aging and exposure to loud noises. These usually result in a bilateral hearing loss. That is you have problems hearing in both ears. In these cases, it is most often advised
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One of the hardest jobs in the world is being a parent. Being responsible for a tiny person’s mental, physical and emotional well being and development is a joyous burden. If you are the parent of a hearing-impaired child the joys are in no way diminished. That isn’t to say though that it doesn’t present
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It is not everyday that a new product comes out so exciting that we just have to spread the word. But, last month it has happened. The Signia NX with the world’s first Own Voice Processing (OVP™) is now available in Australia. Many times, when first wearing a hearing aid people have trouble recognizing
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It has been another wonderful year for us here at ‘Falls of Sound Hearing Solutions‘. As 2017 comes to a close the entire Team would like to thank you for all the success we have enjoyed over the last year. At every turn, you have made us feel appreciated and valued and hope that you
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There are many possible reasons why people develop hearing loss. Environmental noise is a major contributor. Some loss of hearing is a natural part of growing older and some medications and medical problems can also be contributing factors to hearing issues. Induced hearing loss Induced hearing loss can be the result of exposure to sustained
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Kids love noisy toys. Parents may hate them but kids love anything that bangs, squeals or makes an annoying sound. Naturally, loving kids we like to see them happy so we buy noisy toys for them. This may not be such a good idea. Sounds travel as pressure waves. Our Secondary School physics taught us
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One question that many of our clients have when getting hearing aids is how they will hold up to their active lifestyles. If this is a concern for you and we hope that it is, everyone needs to exercise, this article is especially for you. Other than swimming there is no reason you can’t wear
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Being a young adult, millennials, can be a very exciting time. It is a time of great discoveries. You are finding out how the world works, who you really are and figuring out what you want your future to look like. It is that time when you can experiment, try new things and lay the
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“Baby Driver” a recently released Hollywood thriller is a landmark film for the hearing impaired. It has been an uncommon event for movies to portray characters with hearing issues as part of popular culture. Rarer still, has it happened that actual hearing impaired actors were used to depict these parts. The Movie Edgar Wright, director
Major Hollywood Movie Spotlights Tinnitus and Hearing Loss. Read More »
One of the most common questions we get asked at our Falls of Sound Hearing Clinics is why we stay independent. In most industries, if you have a bit of success some big company wants to gobble you up. Ours is no different, except for one important fact. We understand that it is this very
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The last full week of August, Australia celebrated Hearing Awareness Week. As is their habit, Falls of Sound joined the celebration by providing the community with an afternoon of fun and information. The day was begun with one of Falls of Sound’s, Certified Audiologist delivering a short talk about general hearing issues and what has
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‘Hearing Awareness Week’ is only a few days away and we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that ‘Falls of Sound’ is once again celebrating by giving back to the community that has given so much to us. It is only once a year and for those of us who work with the
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Today’s daily wear hearing aids are marvels of the engineering arts. Rugged, dependable and with features un-thought-of just a few years ago. They deliver quality sound and service that is truly remarkable. This isn’t to say that they don’t have their weaknesses though. With the Queensland’s humid summers and our patients ever increasing active lifestyles,
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