If you are receiving a government pension, you may already know that the government covers you for your hearing tests. But did you know the test isn’t the only part of your hearing health which is taken in charge? In fact, a significant majority of your audiology fees can be taken on board by your …
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 …
Hearing aids have been around for quite some time now, so everyone has some preconceived ideas about these nifty little devices. Gone are the days of the massive machinery sticking out of your ear, but let’s address some of the other common misconceptions about hearing health. Myth: It’s a “one size fits all” with hearing …
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 …
The auditory revolution you’ve been waiting for is finally here with the brand new Beltone Imagine hearing aids. Equipped with GN Resound new Microphone & Receiver In Ear technology, Imagine offers a whole new dimension to hear sounds as naturally as they should be. How it works The idea is simple enough and yet provides …
The 11th of November each year marks the end of the “War to End All Wars”. On this day 102 years ago, an armistice was finally signed between the countries involved in the Great War. After four years of battle, gunfire finally ceased. One hundred two years may not seem like a particularly important number …
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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 …
It’s no secret that we are living in unprecedented times. The arrival of this global pandemic has forced us all to adjust and adapt our daily lives in many different ways. Staying home more often, keeping at a distance from others and of course: wearing a mask. While masks are hoped to limit virus transmission, …
New technology There’s a new player on the block, and he sounds simply ‘heavenly’: the Phonak Audéo Paradise. Released mid-August this year, Paradise takes after his older brother – Marvel – and builds on its exciting features to take on our modern, digital world. Marvel offered its wearers a clearer, richer sound than its predecessors. …
The History As of 2017, approximately 14.5% of Australians suffer from a ranging level of hearing loss. With this number expected to rise to 18.9% by 2060 – almost half of which are under the age of 65*. Yet many people still associate their hearing loss with a feeling of premature aging, shame and sometimes …
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 …
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 …
There was a time in the not so distant past when hearing aids were significant clunky devices. Hung behind the ear that did little more than amplify sound, all sound. Today this is far from being the truth—the combination of giant leaps in technology that have taken place over the last few years. And coupled …
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 …
It isn’t often that we here at ‘Falls of Sound” get really excited about the introduction of a new hearing aid. Being an independent hearing centre, we see a constant flow of new and updated devices from all of the major manufacturers. Once in awhile, though, something comes along that is a real game-changer. That …
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Hearing centres like Falls of Sound are listed by the governing institutions as an essential business. This means our team can move around without restrictions adhering to the latest safety and social distance measures. As most of you are asked to stay inside, our team came up with the following solutions to help you get …
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The World Health Organisation is celebrating World Hearing Day on March 3rd this year. As is usually the case, this will coincide with Hearing Awareness Week, from March 1st through March 7th, here in Australia. Each year this event focuses on a particular aspect of hearing loss and this year it is the effectiveness of …
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Attending the Brisbane Care Expo talking to hundreds of people over the two days. With and without hearing loss the message was shocking! 90% of hearing aid owners did not wear their aids!! Some are aware they have a hearing loss not wanting to act and improve their hearing. Normally in our posts, we only …
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Sound is a precious gift. It enables us to communicate quickly over long distances, helps keep us safe in our daily lives. Enhances the cinema and listening to a sad song can make us cry like a baby. There is nothing else in the human experience that has as profound an effect on our lives …
The internet age is a wonderful thing. At no time in history has there been more information available to more people. The great thing about this is it makes it easy for people to research things like hearing aids. The downside is that there is so much information available that it can become confusing. Here …
Can anyone hear that besides me? That is a question 15 to 20 percent of Australians ask themselves every day. According to Better Health Australia this is the estimated number of people suffering from some degree of Tinnitus. What is Tinnitus? The simple answer to this question is that Tinnitus is when you hear sounds …
“ I must admit I was very sceptical when Katia suggested the TV Streamer to connect the TV with my hearing aids”. “But hearing the TV directly to my hearing aids, not having to read the subtitles AND be able to have a conversation at the same time is quite amazing!” Mary, not her real …
As an Independent hearing aid provider, we hear lots of people questioning the price. Some are comparing hearing aids with the legendary iPhone. Comparing price is what most individuals discuss. However, the technological advances of iPhones in contrast with hearing aids are another. An iPhone investment is a fraction of a hearing aid and has …
One of life’s greatest pleasures can be travelling. Whether your trip is international or interstate the opportunity to see new things, meet new people and experience new things is always exciting. When you have hearing issues though, the idea of being in unfamiliar surroundings can be a little daunting. Travelling with hearing loss can be …