No one enjoys having to go to the hospital and if you are hearing impaired it can be a little frightening. Luckily, going to the hospital with a hearing aid can be made a much simpler prospect. All it takes is a little advance planning and care. Use Your Hearing Aid This may sound […]
Communication Strategies Used by People with Hearing Loss Visiting the Hospital Read More »
Most people never think about it but do you realize that you don’t hear with your ears. The ear merely collects vibrations, converts them to electrical impulses and sends them to the brain to be interpreted. The actual hearing occurs in our brains. This may sound like a small distinction but recent research has found
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Today’s hearing aids not only deliver the clearest crispest sound possible, they also last longer and are built more rugged than ever before. This isn’t to say they never have an issue but in all honesty, the majority of the time that one of today’s hearing aids experiences problems, it is a care and maintenance
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Hearing loss, in part, because it is an unseen disability, can be a very frustrating condition both for the person whose hearing is impaired and for those around them. Those who have never had to live with hearing problems cannot possibly understand the amount of focus it can take to carry on a simple conversation
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At Falls of Sound We Guarantee: Local Service. We are there for you. Maintenance and minor repairs on the spot. Ongoing maintenance plan at no extra cost. All available brands to match your hearing needs and the ability to compare different levels of the latest technology. A guaranteed result; we will not give up on
If you notice a hearing loss in one or both ears (bilateral), you are very likely suitable to be fitted with hearing aids. To start this process, you will need to visit an audiology specialist who can help determine whether you need one (monaural) or two (binaural) hearing devices – or if you even need them
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At Falls of Sound, we’ve made a conscious effort to grow hearing awareness through our speaker program and workshops. Back in November, we hosted a free Tinnitus workshop at our Maroochydore and Indooroopilly clinics. These workshops wielded some interesting results and allowed us to get in touch with the silent sufferers of this irritating and
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It’s summer again and whether you are up north or in the south, you are no doubt feeling the heat right now. Submerging yourself in the ocean or pool is one the quickest – and most popular – ways to cool down. However, being in a hot, wet environment on a regular basis can
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Welcome to 2017! This is the year you will achieve all of your hearing goals, the year your hearing will improve – the year to make a difference. A difference to the people around you or a stranger asking you for directions. The difference between repeating yourself all the time and really taking part in
“May your life be filled with joy and happiness and may each new day bring you moments to cherish”. Team Falls of Sound
With New Year’s just around the corner, firework season is almost upon us and, there are a few things you may want to consider before attending a fireworks display. The astounding bang and glittery sparks produced by fireworks is an exhilarating experience, but the sound pressure could damage your hearing – unless you wear ear
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“Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing….”1 Your hearing loss may lead to the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease… The results of recent studies on hearing loss and the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease indicate that hearing loss may, in fact,
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“Ladies and Gentleman may I introduce our very first home made Client Review Video” Woohoo so proud of this production, our clients, our team and the results we’ve achieve! One picture is worth a thousand words so they say. Filming this video, talking to our clients and partners, submerged in quality and fantastic service was
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Are you thinking of purchasing hearing aids towards the end of the year? You may find that certain private health funds offer the option of paying out twice for hearing aids. However, there is often a clause – they usually only cover one device per ear per year. Therefore, if you were to have one
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In Australia, one in six people suffer from hearing loss and for many hearing aid wearers. There is a constant fear that their hearing aid battery could die at any moment, often creating a stressful experience. Now, with the release of the new Cellion Primax rechargeable hearing aid, wearers can enjoy effortless listening throughout their
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Top 10 Tweets on Tinnitus, the workshop you do not want to miss! We are very excited to present our first Tinnitus workshop. This community orientated interactive and informative FREE workshop is a must for you and your partner. Causes of Tinnitus Is Tinnitus a sign of underlying illness? Taking control of Tinnitus Tinnitus treatment
Introducing the NEW Phonak Audeo B-R. Be one of the first to TRY this revolutionary rechargeable hearing aid.* Audéo B-R comes with a built-in lithium-ion battery capable of providing 24 hours* of hearing with one simple charge. Some of the key features are: 24 hours — full day use Quickest charging and no battery deterioration
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“Over the past month I have given several presentations on hearing awareness. While public speaking isn’t something that is traditionally the job of an audiologist, I believe spreading awareness about hearing loss is an essential service. Whether in the clinic discussing the importance of preventing and treating hearing loss to a client, or to a
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Mr. P was a client who didn’t regularly use his hearing aids. It wasn’t all his fault, though. They were over 5 years old and very sensitive to moisture. He is on medication that causes him to sweat and he constantly had to have his hearing aids repaired. As you can imagine, this was very
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Hearing Awareness Week is the last week of August each year and this year “Falls of Sound” is preparing a special celebration just for you and your guest. We will be giving a presentation on current myths and truths about hearing and hearing loss, as well as sharing some interesting facts that you are possibly
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Phonak announces that it will launch the next generation hearing aid product platform Belong. Which includes pioneering rechargeable battery technology in hearing aids. Built on the superior Palio 3 technology and specially designed to simplify consumers’ lives. The new Audéo B Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) products and the first of its kind hearing aid, Audéo B-R, will
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It is always a thrill to be recognized and rewarded for your hard work, but when that recognition comes from your peers it really means something special. It means that the people who share your struggles, understand your trials and face the same issues that you do, on a daily basis, acknowledge that you are
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Last weekend we met Rosemary and volunteers at the World Environment Day at Cotton tree, Maroochydore. They are doing an amazing job creating awareness and helping animals in need. Wildlife volunteers association is looking for volunteers too help with al sorts of admin and hands on jobs. Give Wilvos a call on 07 5441 6200
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Over the last two years Siemens Hearing Instruments has gone through some major changes. After a successful sale of Siemens Audiology Solutions in January 2015 to the private equity investment firm called SIVANTOS. Not to worry, Siemens is and remains a large part of the new company and will keep its high quality standard for
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