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Boosting Hearing Health: The Expertise and Experience That Define Us

Boosting Hearing Health: The Expertise and Experience That Define Us

In the dynamic landscape of hearing health, the difference between adequate care and exceptional service lies in the expertise and experience of the professionals delivering it. At Falls of Sound, we take pride in boasting a team of highly qualified hearing care professionals whose collective knowledge and skills contribute to a level of service that […]

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Your Unique Path to Better Hearing

Personalised Care in Hearing Health: Your Unique Path to Better Hearing

At Falls of Sound, we understand that hearing health is a deeply personal journey unique to each individual. Our commitment extends beyond the conventional, offering a level of personalised care that sets us apart in the realm of hearing clinics. Why Personalised Care Matters: Every Ear is Unique: No two sets of ears are alike,

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Tinnitus

What’s that sound in my head?

Tinnitus is one of those topics that gets covered regularly because it affects so many. It is estimated that up to a quarter of Australians have experienced varying degrees of tinnitus. Some get intermittent occurrences, while others find it a constant background sound. And while many people are able to “ignore it”, for some, it

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Phonak Slim

New product: Phonak Slim

This month Phonak released a fancy new addition to their Lumity line: The Phonak Slim. This specially shaped-hearing aid is designed not only for great sound but also for comfort and style.  The specifics The Phonak Slim hearing aid is, as the name suggests, a long slim device sitting behind the ears. The particular appeal

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Hearing aids and hearing

Hearing and Hearing Aids.

Hearing loss is a condition where a person experiences a reduced ability to perceive sounds. This can occur due to a variety of factors, including age, exposure to loud noises, infections, genetics, and certain medications. Hearing loss can range from mild to severe, and it can affect one or both ears. Devices and technology Hearing

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Hearing loss and your brain health

Hearing Loss and Your Brain Health

A common misconception about hearing loss is that it only affects communication and your social life. And for sure, by not hearing everything, you struggle with speech clarity and therefore communicating with people. But that’s not where it ends. Your hearing is linked to your balance, for example. It’s even an important sense we use

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Meniere's Disease

Meniere’s disease and hearing.

When thinking about ears, the first idea that comes to mind is, of course, one’s hearing. However, your ears serve more purposes than just letting you hear what’s around you. For example, your ears are an essential part of dealing with changes in pressure. And, as many people are aware, ears are also a crucial

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Simple communication strategies

Simple communication strategies

One might struggle to hear for many reasons, even while wearing hearing aids. The environment, size of the room, the direction of speech and much more. Wearing hearing aids and accessories (like a microphone) can help. There are a number of other simple things you and your conversation partner can do to help further.  Basics.

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Symptoms of Hearing Loss.

Symptoms of Hearing Loss.

When masks were introduced as a daily reality about two years ago, it was a massive change for everyone. There certainly was a period of adaptation for almost all of us. For many, it was more than just getting used to cover your mouth and nose. For them, it was realising how subconsciously reliant they

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A brief history of hearing aids.

A brief history of hearing aids.

Hearing aids have been around for a lot longer than one might think. But over the years, the design and features of these devices have drastically changed. Many people first looking at hearing aids today are surprised at the size and versatility of these little gadgets. After all, many of us have the image of

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Which sounds will hurt my ears

Which sounds will hurt my ears?

Most of us know prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to hearing loss. The noise-induced loss is the second most common hearing loss after general ageing. We understand standing under a jet engine all day will damage hearing, but how much is too much? What about those Metallica concerts you went to in your

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Starkey Evolv AI

Starkey Evolv AI new products.

Exciting news from across the world with new products this month! The American brand Starkey has just launched their new “Evolv AI” hearing aids, packed with exciting features. Starkey focuses on taking hearing to the next level by looking after your general health at the same time. New models, new technology and a new approach

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New Audeara Headsets

New Audeara Headsets.

As audiologists, there’s one question we often hear new patients ask when they’re just not quite ready. “What’s the step between hearing aids and no hearing aids?”. When told one has a hearing loss, the thought of wearing hearing aids sometimes feels too extreme. But generally, if you’ve come for a hearing test, it means

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Essential Hearing Clinic

Falls of Sound essential services.

It has never been more important to communicate with your loved ones than today! Falls of Sound is classified as an essential service. What does that mean for you? Falls of Sound can continue to operate and see patients at any time following government regulations. More than anything, we want you to feel safe and

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Is my hearing covered?

Is my hearing covered?

There are a great many factors involved in figuring out how much a hearing test or even hearing aids cost. While Medicare does not cover hearing health, there are a number of other avenues to consider. Which health insurance can help? Are children’s hearing tests free? Seniors discounts? More often than not, you might even

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