‘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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Surfer’s Ear or Exostosis, as it is technically referred to, is a very misunderstood condition. It gets its common name from the fact that surfers are the group that is most often affected by it. Because of that, most people assume that it is caused by summer time activities but that is far from the
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Once again, it is that time of year. August 20-26, the last full week of the month, is ‘Hearing Awareness Week’ in Australia. As you can imagine, this is a very special time for us at ‘Falls of Sound.’ We find it very satisfying to see the entire country making an effort to take hearing
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Life can come at you pretty fast sometimes and it is usually best to be prepared for the unexpected. We have all had those moments when out of nowhere we get a reality check. We are enjoying a weekend at the beach with friends or having a wee tipple with mates and suddenly things just
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Hearing loss is the third most common health issue in the world. Unfortunately, it is also one of the least reported. Some people shy away from getting their hearing tested out of the fear of being ridiculed. Others simply fail to understand the seriousness of their situation. Why have a Hearing Test Hearing Loss is
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Considering our founder’s extensive background with some of the biggest names in the hearing aid industry, many people are surprised that we are an independent clinic. They believe she would have picked the best of the best and become an affiliate for them. The truth is, it is precisely because of her vast experience that
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When the first Bluetooth compatible hearing aids were introduced back in 2014 they caused quite a stir in the industry. Not only did it open the door for some exciting new capabilities but it also tied the industry to the brand name Apple® which was enjoying worldwide recognition. As exciting as this was, no one
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For most of history, the development of assistive listening devices has been a slow process. There were a few marked jumps in progress fuelled by new technology. But, it wasn’t until Zenith Radio, in the 1960s, developed a silicon-based resistor. That is when the modern hearing aid was made possible. From the 60s till the
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OK, that title isn’t exactly accurate. At the same time, it is not exactly inaccurate either. Confused yet? Good, I was hoping you would be but please don’t show up at one of our Hearing Centres with bags of old newspapers or empty cans. The truth is that at Falls of Sound we are as
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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
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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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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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“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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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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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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