Candice van Heerden Audiology

19/05/2023

Ever wondered what it counts like for someone with a hearing loss. Checkout this hearing loss simulator to experience the disability for yourself

12/04/2023

Creating rhythms of cleaning your hearing aids routinely goes a LONG way!
We counsel patients that even sticking to a routine of cleaning their devices weekly can help combat common issues like excess wax and moisture build-up. By keeping your hearing aids clean, you will allow them to provide optimal sound quality.🔊
Some easy steps to clean your hearing aids include:
▪️Wiping off excess wax from the dome/sound bore (the part that sits inside the ear canal)
▪️Brushing off microphones with toothbrush/hearing aid brush to rid any dust/debris
▪️Wiping down the body of the device with tissue/cloth
🦻If you are in need of a cleaning review or are interested in more cleaning supplies, please reach out to any of our independent audiologists.
We’d love to equip you with all you need to keep your hearing aids functioning at their best!🦻

07/04/2023

Happy Easter to our staff and patients 💙

07/04/2023

Hearing aids can assist with reducing tinnitus perception. Call us today for a diagnostic hearing and tinnitus assessment

Did you know that stress can worsen tinnitus? The good news – patients have experienced minor to major relief from their tinnitus by wearing hearing aids. Learn more about the studies in this blog. 👇

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06/04/2023

While our hearing may not be a muscle that we can exercise, it is still a “use it or lose it” kind of system! If we do not stimulate our hearing nerves, over time we can experience something called auditory deprivation, where we have more and more trouble not just with hearing but also with understanding.🧠
🫵 Make sure you’re exercising your ears by listening. If you are having trouble with your hearing, contact one of our Independent Audiologists today to schedule an evaluation! 📞 (https://independentaudiologists.co.za/find-an-audiologist/)

04/04/2023

Look who came to have his hearing tested this week, THE Kyle Cassim! Kyle has been a dj for over 15 years. His career puts him at great risk for hearing loss. I’m so pleased to see a young DJ taking his hearing healthcare seriously.

02/04/2023

Getting used to new hearing aids does take a little extra effort on your part. They aren’t like glasses where everything is instantly clearer the moment you put them on. They take time, patience, and practice. Stay with it, though, and you’ll soon be enjoying all the rewards of better hearing. Here are some tips to assist in adjusting to your hearing aids easier: https://www.starkey.com/blog/articles/2023/03/getting-used-to-new-hearing-aids?utm_source=Starkey+Blog&utm_campaign=daca95d749-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8606b54e80-daca95d749-104250450&mc_cid=daca95d749&mc_eid=bcda33dab5

24/03/2023

Two princess’s were fitted with new hearing aids yesterday. My most favorite little girl of course picked my favorite color for her aids 😍 this family are like family to me. Thank you for trusting me on this journey

14/03/2023

In this months blog we discuss the importance of healthy hearing and tips on how to look after your ears and hearing. Read more here:

Tips to look after your hearing Hearing is one of the most important senses that we possess. It enables us to listen, communicate, and experience the world around us in a unique way. Sadly, many people take their hearing for granted until it's too late. In today's fast-paced world filled w

13/03/2023

“I’m becoming too reliant on my hearing aids - I can’t hear at all without them!”🦻🦻

Sometimes, people will think that their hearing aids are causing their hearing to decline because of the drastic difference in how the world sounds with hearing aids on versus off. 🦻🦻
In reality, many people don’t realize how poor their hearing was until hearing aids helped them to hear better!
Luckily, there is no such thing as being "too reliant" on your hearing aids… our goal is for hearing aids to be worn from when you wake up until you go to bed!😴.

12/03/2023

We would like to welcome Nicole our new audiologist and team member. We are so excited to have you join the team!

10/03/2023

Cotton swabs. Cotton buds. Ear sticks. No matter what you call them, one thing remains the same – they shouldn’t go inside your ear canals. Learn how to safely clean your ears: https://fal.cn/3wtPN.