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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Can you imagine walking around with a cow’s horn stuck in your ear? How about, needing a hand truck to move your hearing aid around? If you hadn’t been lucky enough to be alive in the 21st century those would very likely have been possibilities. See how far we have come. 13th-19th Century Horns and
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For the uninitiated, shopping for hearing aids can be a little intimidating at first. There are so many styles to choose from and options to consider, it can be very confusing. Among the most popular types available today are Receiver-In-Canal Hearing Aids or RICs. RICs are very similar to Behind-The-Ear Hearing Aids but offer many
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It has been thirteen years. But, it seems like mere moments since the first ‘Falls of Sound Hearing Solutions Centre’ opened its doors. Katia, our founder and the mother of our little brood, has seen a lot of changes in that time. She has also ushered in more than a few innovations, of her own.
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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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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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Introducing the NEW Phonak Audeo B-R. Be one of the first to TRY this revolutionary rechargeable hearing aid.* Audéo B-R comes with a built-in lithium-ion battery capable of providing 24 hours* of hearing with one simple charge. Some of the key features are: 24 hours — full day use Quickest charging and no battery deterioration
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“Over the past month I have given several presentations on hearing awareness. While public speaking isn’t something that is traditionally the job of an audiologist, I believe spreading awareness about hearing loss is an essential service. Whether in the clinic discussing the importance of preventing and treating hearing loss to a client, or to a
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Stream and connect your hearing. Size matters but so does performance. When selecting hearing aids, size holds special appeal for the one in five who choose discretion over other factors. Ultimately, however, it is the ability to hear better that motivates people with hearing loss to seek a hearing solution. Now, the world’s smallest wireless
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