Ilouise Le Roux Speech Therapists & Audiologists

23/02/2026

🧠 Hearing & Brain Health: Why Listening Takes Energy as We Age 🧠

Hearing isn’t just something your ears do, it’s something your brain works hard to manage.
When hearing changes, the brain has to fill in gaps, guess missing words, and work overtime just to keep up.
Over time, that extra effort can show up as:
• Mental fatigue after conversations
• Difficulty focusing in noisy spaces
• Feeling “drained” by social situations
• Slower processing and reduced clarity
This is known as listening effort, and it places added load on the brain, especially as we age.
💡 Supporting hearing reduces that load. When sound is clearer and easier to process, the brain can focus on meaning, memory, and connection instead of constant problem-solving.
That’s why hearing care is brain care.
It supports energy, focus, confidence, and participation in everyday life.
📞 If conversations are feeling more tiring than they used to, it may be time to check in. Book with Ilouise Le Roux Speech Therapists & Audiologists and support both your hearing and your brain!

19/02/2026

🗣 MYTH BUSTERS!

18/02/2026

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Any parent can improve their child’s behaviour, language or learning abilities. At our practice, we understand how difficult it is to seek help for your child, yourself or even a loved-one struggling with a communication difficulty or hearing related problem.

17/02/2026

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16/02/2026

Most people think the hearing test is the finish line.
Ilouise Le Roux Speech Therapists & Audiologists, it’s the starting point.
Because hearing doesn’t stay the same and neither does life.
As we age, listening needs change. Health becomes more complex. Environments get noisier. Conversations require more effort.
That’s why hearing care can’t be a once-off moment.
We partner with you you over time to:
🧠 Support how your brain processes sound as it changes
💬 Provide education and counselling so you understand what you’re experiencing
🎯 Adjust and refine care as your listening environments, health, and priorities evolve
This ongoing support helps reduce listening effort, protect independence, and build confidence, not just today, but for the years ahead.
Hearing care isn’t about devices.
It’s about coping well, staying connected, and continuing to live fully as life changes.
📞 If you’re looking for hearing care that grows with you, book with our and start a journey, not just a test!

09/02/2026

👂 Why Hearing Care Requires More Than a Screening 👂
“I passed my hearing test, so why am I still struggling?”
It’s a question many people ask and it highlights an important truth: Hearing difficulty isn’t always about how soft a sound is.
You can hear tones clearly and still struggle with:
🔊 Following conversations in noisy places
💬 Keeping up when more than one person is speaking
🧠 Feeling mentally drained after social interactions
⏱️ Processing speech quickly and confidently
That’s because hearing is more than your ears, it’s how your brain makes sense of sound in real life.
Ilouise Le Roux Speech Therapists & Audiologists don’t stop at pass-or-fail results!
Time is spent understanding how you listen, where you struggle, and what environments matter most to you.
The focus is on:
✔️ Listening effort, not just volume
✔️ Clarity, not guesswork
✔️ Confidence, not compensation
✔️ Ongoing monitoring and support and not a once-off appointment
💡 Because meaningful hearing care looks at the whole listening experience, not just the test result!

04/02/2026

📖 Wenke vir HARDOPLEES!📕

• Lees stadig en duidelik. Moenie jaag nie – kinders moet die woorde kan hoor én verstaan.
• Gebruik jou stem. Verander jou stem vir verskillende karakters – dit maak die storie lekker en lewendig.
• Wys die woorde. Volg met jou vinger onder die woorde sodat kinders kan sien wat jy lees.
• Stop en gesels. Vra vrae soos: “Wat d**k jy gaan nou gebeur?” of “Hoekom d**k jy is die karakter hartseer?”
• Herhaal nuwe woorde. Verduidelik moeilike woorde op ’n eenvoudige manier.
• Kyk na prente. Gesels oor die prente en hoe dit by die storie pas.
• Prys pogings. Selfs al lees die kind verkeerd – moedig aan en help sagkens reg.
• Maak dit ’n roetine. Lees elke dag op dieselfde tyd (voor slaaptyd werk baie goed).




📖 Tips for READING ALOUD!📕

• Read slowly and clearly. Don’t rush — children need to hear and understand the words.
• Use your voice. Change your voice for different characters to make the story fun and lively.
• Point to the words. Follow the words with your finger so children can see what is being read.
• Pause and talk. Ask questions like: “What do you think will happen next?” or “Why do you think the character is sad?”
• Repeat new words. Explain difficult words in a simple way.
• Look at the pictures. Talk about the pictures and how they fit into the story.
• Praise effort. Even if the child reads incorrectly, encourage them and gently correct mistakes.
• Make it a routine. Read every day at the same time (bedtime works very well).

02/02/2026

🦻February invites us to slow down and reflect on what truly matters ➡️ connection.
The conversations that make us feel seen.
The laughter that brings us closer.
The quiet moments that ground us in who we are.
As we age, staying connected isn’t just emotional. It is deeply tied to our independence and wellbeing. And hearing plays a quiet but powerful role in all of it. 👂✨
When hearing is supported, conversations feel less overwhelming.
Confidence grows!



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15/01/2026

🚩 REMINDER! Your Annual Hearing Assessment Is Due! 📆
At Ilouise Le Roux Speech Therapists & Audiologists we offer something unique:

Care that continues long after your hearing aids are fitted!

It’s a long-term relationship built on understanding, trust, and a shared commitment to your hearing journey. 👂

05/01/2026

A new year, new goals, and the same commitment to excellent care!

Our Speech Therapy & Audiology practice is officially open for 2026!

We look forward to making a meaningful difference in every voice and every sound this year. 👂🗣

Any parent can improve their child’s behaviour, language or learning abilities. At our practice, we understand how difficult it is to seek help for your child, yourself or even a loved-one struggling with a communication difficulty or hearing related problem.

19/12/2025

🎄 Festive Season Closure 🎄

We wish all our patients a restful, happy festive season!

Thank you for an amazing year and for trusting us with your care! 👂🗣

04/12/2025

🎁 Caring for Loved Ones with Hearing Loss This Festive Season 🎁
The holidays are made of sound, laughter, conversation, clinking glasses, music, moments that bring us together.
But for someone with hearing loss, those same joyful sounds can sometimes blur into noise and fatigue. 💛
With a little awareness and care, you can make every gathering feel more connected and inclusive.
Here’s how to help your loved ones truly enjoy the season:
👂 Face them when you speak. Seeing your lips and expressions makes understanding easier.
💡 Reduce background noise. Lower the music or move away from clattering dishes during conversations.
🗣️ Speak clearly, not loudly. Shouting can distort sound, especially for hearing aid users.
🤝 Be patient and kind. Rephrase instead of repeat, and make sure they feel part of the moment.
🎶 Offer quiet breaks, even joyful ears need rest.
Because while hearing aids amplify sound, love and understanding amplify connection. ❤️
✨ This festive season, let’s make every voice heard and every moment shared with empathy, patience, and care.
📞 For guidance or support with hearing care, book a visit with our Audiologists because connection is the greatest gift of all! 👂🗣