Bluetooth technology has been around for quite some time since around 1998. Bluetooth compatible hearing aids too – since around 2004. How has it developed […]

Have you ever experienced a blocked ear with that infamous ‘tweeeeeeeeeeet’ sound in your ear right after a gunshot? The blocked ear opens up a […]

We often have a family member that sit in a conversation and does not participate. People living with a hearing loss isolate themselves, often without […]

Click on the image to do a quick online hearing screening in the comfort of your own space, free of charge! Listen up!   Do […]

au·di·ol·o·gist — Audiologists are health care professionals who provide patient-centered care in the prevention, identification, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment of hearing, balance, tinnitus, and other […]

  The SAMBA 2 audio processor for BONEBRIDGE and SOUNDBRIDGE   Switching on SAMBA 2   Changing the batteries   Changing the cover   Using […]

The ADHEAR system consists of a bone conduction audio processor that is kept in place on your head with the ADHEAR Adhesive Adapter. The following videos will supply […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the WHO World Report on Hearing in March 2021 with some interesting reading material. Typically, people think that […]

World Hearing Day – 3 March 2021 World Hearing Day is held on 3 March each year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care […]

**Reference: WHO Website: https://www.who.int/health-topics/hearing-loss#tab=tab_1 Overview A person is said to have hearing loss if they are not able to hear as well as someone with […]

**Reference: WHO Website: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/deafness-and-hearing-loss Deafness and hearing loss Key facts Around 466 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss (1), and 34 million of these […]

A hearing aid ‘service‘ might not always be a ‘service‘… be sure to educate yourself!     Hearing aid servicing is a tendency that has become […]

STARKEY APP’s & ACCESSORIES Audiology is one field that has experienced exponential growth in the past two decades, especially when considering hearing aid technology. This […]

OTICON APP’s & ACCESSORIES Audiology is one field that has experienced exponential growth in the past two decades, especially when considering hearing aid technology. This […]

UNITRON APP’s & ACCESSORIES Audiology is one field that has experienced exponential growth in the past two decades, especially when considering hearing aid technology. This […]

SIGNIA APP’s & ACCESSORIES Audiology is one field that has experienced exponential growth in the past two decades, especially when considering hearing aid technology. This […]

We will be looking at a few things you can do yourself when experiencing problems with your hearing aids. Of course we are always available […]

Tips on how to help your love one hear better Living with hearing loss can be quite a challenge since hearing in difficult listening environments […]

Your ears – what to do and what not to do – a few handy tips! Do Use hearing protection when exposed to loud sound […]

What to expect from you initial visit at the audiologist for a hearing evaluation During a hearing evaluation your audiologist will assess the entire hearing […]

So your hearing aid has been fitted and you are on your way home…. The key to succeeding with hearing instruments is patience, practice and […]

What to know before you buy a hearing aid & questions to ask your audiologist When you are buying any electronic device or a  house, […]

Your hearing test result – the audiogram explained… You have taken the very important step of having your hearing tested, well done! People with a […]

Edge Mode Optimized noise management What is Edge Mode? Edge Mode is an on-demand feature of our Livio Edge AI hearing aids that uses on-board […]

Many hearing aid users report an increase in their overall quality of life. Good hearing enables so much of what makes life great – many […]

You’ll never know how much you’re missing in life… until you hear as well as you could. 7 Critical Facts About Hearing in babies, children […]

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Product Wednesday Features: Unitron Discover NEXT Unitron market’s their new range as ‘MOVE BEYOND WORDS’, what is the reason behind that? Let us have a […]

Hear’s the team! We are embracing the last bit of women’s month and the start of spring in the best way we thought, introducing the ladies […]

This blogpost is a collection of weekly #TopTipThursdays social media posts by Yolande. Tips from your audiologist. These will be updated weekly or as they […]

This blog post is a collection of our weekly #MedicalMondays social media posts which aims at exploring the various medical reasons for hearing loss – […]

In the crazy-upside-down-world we live in now there are so many unknowns. At this moment everyone is in survival mode trying to avoid the contracting […]

Amidst uncertainty during the Covid 19 pandemic there are many decisions that leaves you as a parent with your hands in your hair and with […]

Hearing impairment – SARS Additional Medical Expenses Tax Credit The South African Revenue Service (SARS) makes provision for persons with disabilities in the form of […]

In the past 15 years, we have come across some interesting stories of what happened to people’s hearing aids, how they got lost and how […]

You welcome your baby into the world, and now the nurse mentions something about newborn hearing screening. You probably read something in the preparation for […]

Marike joined the practice in the beginning of 2020 and has since been an incredible asset to our team! She completed her master’s degree in […]

Oticon Pro Wax waxguards *Scroll down to view the step by step video of how to change the wax guards, but read here first!* Many […]

How to change or charge the batteries in your Starkey instrument? 4 sizes of hearing aid batteries are available in the disposable options (13, 312, […]

How to change or charge the batteries in your Unitron instrument? 4 sizes of hearing aid batteries are available in the disposable options (13, 312, […]

How to exchange the batteries in your Phonak instrument? 4 sizes of hearing aid batteries are available in the disposable options (13, 312, 10 and […]

How to exchange the batteries in your Hansaton instrument? 4 sizes of hearing aid batteries are available in the disposable options (13, 312, 10 and […]

How to change or charge the batteries in your Beltone instrument? 4 sizes of hearing aid batteries are available in the disposable options (13, 312, […]

How to exchange the batteries in your Widex instrument? 4 sizes of hearing aid batteries are available in the disposable options (13, 312, 10 and […]

How to exchange the batteries in your Oticon instrument? 4 sizes of hearing aid batteries are available in the disposable options (13, 312, 10 and […]

How to change or charge the batteries in your Signia instrument? 4 sizes of hearing aid batteries are available in the disposable options (13, 312, […]

We are delighted to be back in full swing from 5 May We are however cautious of the fact that our patient’s safety and our […]

Getting hearing aids for the first time might be scary, we want to assist you in making this journey as smooth and positive as possible! […]

The cost of hearing instruments is a topic that has been frequently brought up by many individuals. The cost thereof is generally perceived as high […]

So, you have a hearing loss but you are hesitant to do something about it? Having your hearing tested is a very important and essential […]

The use of masks has become common practice during the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, and this will probably continue for many months. This of course is […]

Resound Cerustop wax guards *Scroll down to view the step by step video of how to change the wax guards, but read here first!* Many […]

Beltone Cerustop wax guards *Scroll down to view the step by step video of how to change the wax guards, but read here first!* Many […]

Phonak Cerustop and CeruShield wax guards *Scroll down to view the step by step video of how to change the wax guards, but read here […]

Widex Nanocare waxguards *Scroll down to view the step by step video of how to change the wax guards, but read here first!* Many individuals […]

Starkey HearClear waxguards *Scroll down to view the step by step video of how to change the wax guards, but read here first!* Many individuals […]

Unitron Cerustop and CeruShield wax guards *Scroll down to view the step by step video of how to change the wax guards, but read here […]

 Signia miniReceiver / HF4 PRO / C-Grid wax guards *Scroll down to view the step by step video of how to change the wax guards, […]

Tips for easy hearing aid care during lockdown! We are relying on our hearing aids daily to provide us with quality hearing and make communication […]

Does my child have auditory processing difficulties or a hearing loss? Our ears are the way our brain captures the sound but the true hearing […]

Have you ever wondered why we have two ears instead of one? We don’t say two is better than one without reason. Try to tie […]

During the Covid-19 pandemic and the complete lockdown as instructed by our president, our services will also be suspended. Our practices will close as from […]

A big part of what we do as audiologists are educating and informing the general public about hearing, and hearing loss as well as the […]

So your first little bundle of joy is born, armed with a wealth of knowledge acquired through books and internet resources as well as grannies […]

All hearing aids are not created equal – yes, that is absolutely true! Fact is – all of them will NOT sound equally good! Let […]

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Keeping our patients smiling is our nr1 priority Making a hearing protection mould of Mrs. Brenda Vlotman Alex is very excited about is new hearing […]

Practice Manager Charl Bezuidenhout | Centurion and Benoni Centurion Branch Yolande van der Westhuizen | Audiologist Charmaine Coetzee | Reception and Administration Phina Mokoka | […]

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Hearing forms such a critical part of our daily lives. Even before we are born, hearing sounds is the first sense we experience. And throughout […]

Finance options for hearing aids It is no secret that hearing aids has quite the stigma of being expensive. Reality is that hearing aids come […]

Listen to the interview with Yolande van der Westhuizen as SAAA (South African Association of Audiologists) representative here:

Human immunodeficiency virus and hearing impairment Considering that an estimated 36.7 million individuals live with HIV/AIDS and literature reporting that HIV/AIDS contributes to hearing loss, […]

You probably know at least one person that has hearing aids but never wears them. What a waste of such a valuable resource – just […]

Yolandé in studio on SABC Health Talk with Dr Duane Mol – ENT surgeon in Alberton!

Teleaudiology… telecare Undoubtedly, teleaudiology is one of THE buzzwords of our industry. Many researchers dedicate their time and resources to exploring this new way of […]

Well… it’s actually a silly question why you shouldn’t buy an amplifying device or PSAP over the counter…never did I ever think that such a […]

Hearing loss is defined as a decline in hearing ability that is caused by a variety of factors such as noise exposure, ototoxic medications, medical […]

Wanneer dit by gesondheid kom, staan “goeie gehoor” en ons ore, dikwels agter in die ry. Tog kla mense gereeld oor irritasies en simptome wat […]

I kind-of grew up with hearing loss. I went to a primary school in a small town and a friend of mine had severe hearing […]

Never thought it would happen to me – I was expecting-but not a hearing loss! As an audiologist when one deals with hearing loss everyday, […]

One day, a little boy Leanu came into my office, and VERY enthusiastically told me about his Stikeez collection and that he has a few […]

Is ‘n klaskamer ‘n ideale plek om te leer? Dink daaraan… miskien vir ‘n kind wat 100% normale gehoorvermoens het ja, maar wat van ‘n […]

If you don’t use it, you lose it they say… Doesn’t this sound all too familiar: Wife: ‘’You need to get your hearing tested!” Husband: […]

Hellen Keller said that blindness separates you from things, but deafness separates you from people… Hearing is one of the fundamental aspects that is necessary […]

So, the appropriate thing to do is probably to start off with a bit of background on myself and our practices… Here goes: Small town […]