Ilouise Le Roux Speech Therapists & Audiologists

29/10/2025

🧠 Stroke Awareness Day

Today we raise awareness about strokes — a medical emergency that can happen to anyone, at any age!

Remember the FAST warning signs:
⚡ F – Face: Is one side drooping?
🦵 A – Arms: Is one arm weak or numb?
🗣️ S – Speech: Is speech slurred or strange?
⏰ T – Time: Call emergency services immediately!

Early action saves lives and can reduce long-term effects.
Let’s spread awareness and help others recognize the signs — because every second counts. 🗣

28/10/2025

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27/10/2025

🧠 Stroke Awareness Week 🩺🗣

23/10/2025

It is ALL about our brave patients!

We are so proud to have fitted this young champ with his first hearing aid!

What privilege to be part of this special moment & a brand new world of SOUND!

(Shared with permission from his parent)

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22/10/2025

👂Warning Signs of Possible Hearing Difficulties! 👇
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22/10/2025

💬 Stuttering Awareness Tips from a Speech Therapist!

🗣Be patient — don’t interrupt.
Let the person finish their thoughts without jumping in or completing their sentences.

🗣Keep natural eye contact.
Looking away can make someone feel self-conscious. Your calm presence matters more than perfect words.

🗣Focus on what they say, not how they say it.
Stuttering doesn’t affect intelligence or the quality of ideas.

🗣Avoid “slow down” or “relax.”
These phrases, although well-meant, can increase pressure and frustration.

🗣Model a calm pace yourself.
Speaking slowly and naturally helps set a comfortable rhythm for conversation.

🗣Create a supportive environment.
Give the person time and space to express themselves — especially in group settings.

🗣Celebrate communication, not fluency.
The goal is connection and confidence, not “perfect speech.”

🗣Educate others.
Stuttering is more common than people think — about 1 in 100 adults stutter. Awareness builds understanding and empathy.

20/10/2025

Earn Discovery Vitality Points! 👂

https://www.discovery.co.za/vitality/audiologist

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20/10/2025

🔧👂 Just like glasses or cars, hearing aids need regular check-ups to keep performing at their best.
Here’s a quick checklist:
✅ Sounds are distorted, muffled, or weaker than before
✅ Whistling or unexpected feedback happens often
✅ Batteries or charging don’t last as long
✅ Buttons or controls feel stiff or unresponsive
✅ They’re uncomfortable to wear or don’t fit properly
✅ You’ve had them for more than 6–12 months without a professional clean
💡 If you notice any of these, it’s time for a service. Small adjustments can make a big difference in clarity and comfort.
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17/10/2025

⏳ The Cost of Waiting ⏳
Hearing loss often creeps in slowly and it’s tempting to put off getting help!
But waiting comes at a price:
🔹 Harder to manage: Untreated hearing loss becomes more difficult to rehabilitate over time.
🔹 Cognitive risk: Research shows untreated hearing loss is linked to greater risk of memory decline and mental strain.
🔹 Reduced success with treatment: Your brain needs time to relearn sounds. The sooner you begin, the smoother the adjustment and outcomes.
💡 The difference? Ilouise Le Roux Speech Therapists & Audiologists don’t just fit devices they guide you through the full rehabilitation process, offer sound advice, and provide regular monitoring to keep your hearing health on track.
Taking action now isn’t just about hearing, it’s about protecting your independence, confidence, and quality of life with the right professional support.
📞 Invest in your future. Book your hearing test https://www.ilouiseleroux.co.za/contact/

10/10/2025

🎧 Happy World Audiologists Day! 🗓

Today we celebrate the heart and ears of our practice — our amazing Audiologists! Thank you for helping our patients reconnect with the sounds of life every single day! Your care, compassion, and expertise truly make a world of difference. 👂🦻

📣Please take the time to get to know our amazing Audiologists --> https://www.ilouiseleroux.co.za/about/

We evaluate speech and language disorders, perform hearing tests and supply hearing instruments.