Hearing Balance Cape Town

19/02/2026

If you are a cochlear implant user or if you know someone with a cochlear implant that may be interested to partake in the Cape Town Cycle Race on 8 March 2026 please contact me before Friday, 20 February. I still have 8 spots available as part of the Cape Hearing implants (CHi) Group entry. I am willing to give these places away for free to any (fit) Cochlear Implant User!

Send an email to admin@capehearingimplants.co.za urgently.

12/02/2026

My 5 biggest misconceptions about hearing aids—and how to overcome them

When we challenge our own misconceptions, we not only reclaim sound—we reclaim confidence, connection, and quality of life.

Justin Osmond discusses his personal misconceptions about hearing aids and how he overcame them to reclaim sound, confidence, connection, and quality of life.

06/02/2026

What to do if you think you have hearing loss

Most people who have hearing loss aren’t born with it. Instead, hearing loss creeps up on us over time, usually caused by exposure to loud noises, aging, or some combination of the two.

https://www.starkey.com/blog/articles/2024/05/what-to-do-about-hearing-loss

14/01/2026

Stay Connected Without Compromise

With the new Phonak Infinio Ultra, your clients can stay universally connected — whether they use Android or iPhone. 📱💚

Powered by our ultra-responsive ERA chip, Infinio Ultra delivers hands-free calls and seamless streaming with up to 6x more transmission power — meaning clearer sound and up to twice the distance of connectivity.
It’s the next generation of effortless connection, designed to keep your clients closer to what matters most — wherever life takes them. ✨

https://www.sonova.com/en/media/phonaks-ai-revolution-continues-new-infinio-ultra-hearing-aids-clearer-sound-and-easier-maintenance

08/12/2025

Geniculate ganglion haemangiomas (GGHs) are rare vascular lesions that arise in the vicinity of the geniculate ganglion (GG) of the facial nerve. These tumours typically cause facial nerve paralysis.

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28/11/2025

What is the difference between a hearing aid and a hearing implant?

How is a hearing aid different from a cochlear implant? How is a hearing aid different from a middle ear implant or a bone conduction implant? This difference is easy to explain.

Become part of our international hearpeers community and find out everything you need to know about cochlear implants and other hearing solutions.

12/11/2025

Today, we’re celebrating every ear because all ears are beautiful. 💗

On Microtia Awareness Day, we’re reminded of the power of understanding, compassion, and hearing care for children with microtia.

With the right solutions, children with microtia can thrive and experience life to the fullest.

Gain expert insights from Professor mario zernotti, who shares treatment pathways and key considerations for bone conduction devices in our latest article.

Prof. Mario Zernotti shares surgical and audiological insights on providing care to children with microtia and atresia.

04/11/2025

How long do hearing aids last?

Ahhh… technology: We love it. We’re sometimes frustrated by it. But let’s face it—we all can name at least one techno-gadget that makes life simpler or more enjoyable.

Maybe it’s our car GPS—helping us get to wherever we want to go with a simple tap or voice command. Or our smartphone, that “right hand” that helps keep us in constant communication by allowing us to take calls, have meetings, or answer emails anytime—anywhere.

Or…it might even be our hearing aids. Think about it: The latest devices not only help us hear better, but also stream calls and entertainment, monitor physical activity, and much more.

Like other sleek, cool, and innovative technology, hearing aids eventually run their course—so how long do hearing aids last?

29/10/2025

Bimodal synchronization is only possible with MED-EL cochlear implants.

MED-EL is the only CI manufacturer that equips audiologists with tools to adjust CI maps for both latency and frequency mismatches in bimodal listening.

Here’s what we recommend for optimal fitting:

1. Minimize frequency mismatch on the CI side using OTOPLAN and anatomy-based fitting in MAESTRO.
2. Adjust for latency mismatch between the CI and any hearing aid using this resource:
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23/10/2025

Surgical decompression for Bells’ palsy. A viable option in 2025!

Dr L Hofmeyr was privileged to share his experience at the Facial Nerve Workshop, during the ENT SASHLA Congress 2025 in Port Elizabeth/ Gqeberha.

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13/10/2025

AI and Hearing Clarity 101

🤖 Why Does AI Matter in Hearing Technology?
Because real life isn’t predictable — and neither are the sounds around us.
From bustling boardrooms to quiet cafés, the listening environment can shift in an instant. That’s where AI-driven innovation makes the difference.

💡 With Phonak AutoSense OS 6.0, hearing aids don’t just respond to changes — they anticipate them.
Trained on millions of real-world sound scenes, AutoSense OS uses artificial intelligence to automatically adapt and optimize performance — giving wearers seamless clarity, less listening fatigue, and more effortless conversations.

This is smart hearing care — designed to support real lives in real time.
🎧 Experience the power of AI in the new Phonak Infinio.

Real-time AI hearing clarity for the moments that matter most!

06/10/2025

Hearing loss and dementia risk

It’s never too late to treat hearing loss and reduce dementia risk. A recent study conducted by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shows that addressing hearing loss—even later in life—could be an effective way to prevent or delay dementia for many adults.

Catch up on the latest research on our blog:

A recent study found that hearing loss, from a population perspective, may be accountable for nearly one-third of dementia occurrences in older adults.