We’ve recently come across instances of Signia hearing aid wearers having issues with using the app on their phone. It looks like the Signia app has received an update that has been creating some mischief. The symptoms can be the app not opening, the hearing aids not syncing or certain functions not working. The good […]
Update to the Signia App. Read More »
Unless you’re a tropical plant, moisture generally does not make for a good friend! Unfortunately for hearing aids, moisture is all too present and can easily cause damage or corrosion to the tiny devices. Factors such as rain, sweat or general humidity can easily cause a problem. And given the importance of these devices to
Keep your hearing aids dry. Read More »
For most people, hearing loss is a gradual process taking years to settle in. Sometimes you can pin it down to noise exposure, age or medical treatments. But there are times, thankfully not frequent, where one might wake up and just suddenly not hear from one ear. This is known as a sudden onset hearing
Sudden Onset Hearing Loss. Read More »
Adding to their recent new technology platform – Augmented eXperience – Signia brings exciting new models and features to the market. These include the new Styletto AX model, and most impressively, the new Insio Charge & Go AX In-The-Ear models. Stylish line. The Styletto AX is the latest in the stylish line of styletto models.
New Product additions: Signia Insio and Styletto AX. Read More »
More often than not, with a hearing loss, you’ll find a relatively similar loss in both ears. However, sometimes one ear may be worse off than the other, and sometimes, it may be classified as “unaidable”. In this case, the hearing loss is too severe for a hearing aid to give sound. The good news
Aiding your Unaidable Ear. Read More »
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.
Living with hearing loss Read More »
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
Your hearing journey with Falls of Sound Read More »
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
Are hearing loss and dementia connected? Read More »
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
New technology – Signia Styletto X Read More »
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
Hearing centres like Falls of Sound are Essential. Read More »
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
Reconnect with Your Hearing, No Cure No Pay Offer. Read More »
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
Every Sound Tells A Story Read More »
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
Tinnitus, there is help out there. Read More »
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
Travelling stress-free with hearing loss. Read More »
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.
Hearing loss and living alone. Read More »
Buying hearing aids is a step in the right direction. Needless to say, you want to be sure that your new hearing aids will give you the best possible service. Beyond this though, you want to be assured that they will continue to provide you with a quality hearing experience for some time to come.
How to Pick a Hearing Aid You’ll Enjoy Today and Tomorrow. Read More »
For those who have not had much experience with hearing aids their first exposure to the industry can be confusing and stressful. Often it will seem that people are speaking a totally different language. This can make it difficult to understand what is being talked about much less what it all means. And, to be
Navigating the sometimes Misleading World of Hearing Aids. Read More »
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
15 Years Falls of Sound. Read More »
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
Why Your Bluetooth Hearing Aid isn’t Working and How to Fix It. Read More »
Whether using a Made for iPhone hearing aid, one of the new Asha equipped phones developed by Google and GN Hearing or one of the many models equipped with a streamer there is little doubt that Bluetooth equipped hearing aids bring a lot to the table. To help you decide if one is right for
5 Benefits of Bluetooth of Hearing Aids. Read More »
Working at Falls of Sound Hearing Clinic has many advantages. One of the best is getting to sit down with our clients. To tell them they are a part of our extended family and having a chance to catch up is always fun. Lately, though, we have noticed a disturbing trend. It seems a large
Help Us Help Others to Hear Better Read More »
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
Assistive Hearing Devices and Travel Insurance Coverage Read More »
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
Dementia and Hearing Loss What You Need to Know Read More »