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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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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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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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
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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.
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In today’s world, the word “digital” is an all-encompassing term to describe almost anything in our lives. Telephones are smart, news and books can be read digitally, even cars have been automatised and enhanced. So it comes as no little surprise that an everyday item such as hearing aids would also undergo this change. Today,
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It’s no secret that furry companionship offers a wealth of happiness, alongside occasional inconveniences or even damage. Unfortunately, when it’s not the curtains being clawed or the slippers getting munched on, our loving pets can sometimes turn their attention to hearing aids. And if “the dog ate my homework” is your get-out-of-jail-free card, “the dog
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Starting school can be a daunting experience for most children, but for some, it can become altogether stressful. Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is often an undiagnosed difficulty for children who struggle with understanding in class. More specifically, despite not having any hearing loss, children with APD struggle to make their brain process the sounds it
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Falls of Sound is an independent hearing clinic. So, what does that mean? It means Falls of Sound is not owned by a large corporation that calls all the shots. The care your receive is not limited to what is government approved or covered. You are not just a name in a database, but a
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For as long as we can remember, hearing loss was a troublesome but inconsequential part of growing older. Then in 2013, an otologist and epidemiologist named Frank Lin, working at John Hopkins University in the United States, performed a ground-breaking study. He discovered that despite then-current medical beliefs, there was a direct correlation between hearing
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Attractive Design. The Sleek design fits comfortably behind your ears, definitely if you are wearing glasses as well. The design reminds most clients of Earpods; they don’t resemble hearing devices. The sleek design, the trendy colours, the cool metal look — it‘s something to be seen! A new design and colours, Signia has introduced a
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April 25, 2020, will mark the 105th anniversary of the first time young men from Australia and New Zealand stepped into harm’s way for King and Country. Though the nation was only 13 years old at the outbreak of World War One, young Australian men and those from neighbouring New Zealand proudly joined troops from
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Hearing aids will improve your daily quality of life. There are times though, like when sleeping, showering or just puttering around at home when you might not have your assistive hearing devices. If you are surrounded by others with normal hearing you should be fine. For those who are living alone, there can be challenges.
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They say that time flies when you’re having fun. Here at ‘Falls of Sound Hearing Solutions’, we believe it must be true. To be honest, it came as a bit of a shock to realize that we were less than a month away from our 15th anniversary. It seems that it was just moments ago
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If you are thinking of purchasing hearing aids towards the end of the year, you may find that not all private health funds offer the same option paying for hearing aids. Not only are you able to benefit from a Government Subsidy if you are a Pensioner Concession card holder. You may also be able
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In life whether it is personal or business there are bittersweet moments. On November 30th the team here at ‘Falls of Sound’ will experience one such event. The audiologist at our Indooroopilly hearing clinic, Nick Parkyn, will be leaving us to move on to greener pastures. Nick first came to work with us in
There is no doubt that Bluetooth hearing aids have opened the door to a world of possibilities. They make it possible to stream music, television audio and even theatre events directly into your hearing aids. They put near-total control of your listening experience in the palm of your hand. They connect you directly to the
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All Bluetooth devices work in a similar manner. Electronics were once connected to each other by an array of cables and wires. In the simplest terms, Bluetooth uses high-frequency radio waves to do the same thing. Unlike messy cables though, there are no worries about matching plugs or making sure the machines speak the same
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It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Sue Clothier. It has been said that you can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family. That is not entirely true. If we are lucky we encounter a few special people who become such an integral part of our
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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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The start. Direct streaming via bluetooth to your Android mobile is just around the corner. If you wear a ReSound LiNX Quattro or Beltone Amaze hearing aid there is good news on the horizon. Following a future Android update, you will be able to monitor your hearing aids using your phone. You will also be
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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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Some people may have the misconception that when you visit a hearing clinic, you have your hearing tested, then if needed get your hearing aid(s) and your done. Nothing could be further from the truth. Your initial visits may go something along the lines. This is just the beginning of your hearing journey. When you
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