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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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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“ 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 …
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. …
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. …
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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 …
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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 …
Most people think of swimmer’s ear as a disorder you get after a dip in the pool or a dunk in the ocean. The truth though is that the malady can strike anytime moisture becomes trapped in the ear canal. Even on dry land, sweat and humid conditions can lead to this painful condition. In …
For those who might not be aware of it, classic hearing aid batteries are not like other batteries. They are zinc-air batteries. Instead of using a chemical reaction inside a case, they are filled with zinc. They generate electricity when the zinc is exposed to oxygen and begins to oxidize. This makes it possible to …
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 …
Are you bothered by earwax? You really shouldn’t be. Earwax is one of the ways that your body helps to protect your hearing. It is secreted in the ear and acts as a trap to help prevent germs, moisture and debris from reaching the sensitive structures of the inner ear. Once it has done its …
Hearing loss can be very frustrating both for those who suffer from this unseen disability and for those trying to communicate with them. For the speaker, there is the constant irritation of having to repeat themselves or feel like they need to shout to be understood. For the hearing impaired, having to maintain the constant …
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If you have been having problems with your hearing, turning your hearing aids on for the first time can be a wonderful feeling. Like someone living in the dark that finally finds a light, there is just so much to experience. Instead of, you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone; you don’t know …
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For those without hearing issues understanding how different the world can be for those with a hearing impairment is a difficult proposition. You might say that until you have walked in their shoes you can’t understand the pebble. Hearing problems come in many different forms and each type of hearing issue can present its own …
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One of the hardest jobs in the world is being a parent. Being responsible for a tiny person’s mental, physical and emotional well being and development is a joyous burden. If you are the parent of a hearing-impaired child the joys are in no way diminished. That isn’t to say though that it doesn’t present …
The answer to the above question is a resounding yes. Your diet can certainly impact your hearing. While being overweight has been found to be detrimental to your hearing, the connection between hearing and nutrition goes much deeper. Eating foods rich in the proper vitamins and minerals is a great way to minimize your hearing …
There are many possible reasons why people develop hearing loss. Environmental noise is a major contributor. Some loss of hearing is a natural part of growing older and some medications and medical problems can also be contributing factors to hearing issues. Induced hearing loss Induced hearing loss can be the result of exposure to sustained …
Brain power is a finite resource. That isn’t to say that you are going to run out of it. It does mean though that you only have so much to use at any one time. Try to focus on two things at once and you’ll find it is nearly impossible. Concentrating with any degree of …