It isn’t often that we here at ‘Falls of Sound” get really excited about the introduction of a new hearing aid. Being an independent hearing centre, we see a constant flow of new and updated devices from all of the major manufacturers. Once in awhile, though, something comes along that is a real game-changer. That […]
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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
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The internet age is a wonderful thing. At no time in history has there been more information available to more people. The great thing about this is it makes it easy for people to research things like hearing aids. The downside is that there is so much information available that it can become confusing. Here
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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
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As an Independent hearing aid provider, we hear lots of people questioning the price. Some are comparing hearing aids with the legendary iPhone. Comparing price is what most individuals discuss. However, the technological advances of iPhones in contrast with hearing aids are another. An iPhone investment is a fraction of a hearing aid and has
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Scenario, you are trying to listen to music or watch TV. The environment around you presents its challenges like background noise and or people telling you to turn it down. One area that can be most frustrating for people with hearing loss is being able to enjoy their leisure time at home without disturbing those
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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
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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
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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
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All Bluetooth devices work in a similar manner. Electronics were once connected to each other by an array of cables and wires. In the simplest terms, Bluetooth uses high-frequency radio waves to do the same thing. Unlike messy cables though, there are no worries about matching plugs or making sure the machines speak the same
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It is not often that a product introduction can really get us excited here at Falls of Sound. Our industry is developing so fast that sometimes it seems new advances are being made daily. But, there is news coming that has got the entire office buzzing like a beehive. Signia is bringing its Styletto line
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The start. Direct streaming via bluetooth to your Android mobile is just around the corner. If you wear a ReSound LiNX Quattro or Beltone Amaze hearing aid there is good news on the horizon. Following a future Android update, you will be able to monitor your hearing aids using your phone. You will also be
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Why One of the main reasons that many people are reluctant to get hearing aids is vanity. It is just human nature to care about how we look and to fear being stigmatised. Now, sufferers of mild to moderately-severe hearing loss need not worry. The Lyric by Phonak delivers near natural hearing in a package
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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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Hearing Awareness week is always one of our favourite times of year here at ‘Falls of Sound Hearing Solutions’. For us, it is almost like having a second Christmas Season dropped into the middle of the year. For those not familiar with the event it is an entire week dedicated to the issues surrounding hearing loss.
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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
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One question that many of our clients have when getting hearing aids is how they will hold up to their active lifestyles. If this is a concern for you and we hope that it is, everyone needs to exercise, this article is especially for you. Other than swimming there is no reason you can’t wear
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Being a young adult, millennials, can be a very exciting time. It is a time of great discoveries. You are finding out how the world works, who you really are and figuring out what you want your future to look like. It is that time when you can experiment, try new things and lay the
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One of the most common questions we get asked at our Falls of Sound Hearing Clinics is why we stay independent. In most industries, if you have a bit of success some big company wants to gobble you up. Ours is no different, except for one important fact. We understand that it is this very
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‘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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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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