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Melanie de Freitas
Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

20/08/2025

🧠 Hearing Fatigue is real! 🎧😮‍💨
Ever feel mentally drained after conversations, meetings, or noisy environments even if you didn’t do much talking?
That could be hearing fatigue.
When hearing is compromised, your brain works overtime to fill in the blanks, lip-read, and process distorted sound which leads to you:
😵‍💫 Feeling exhausted
🤯 Having more headaches
😶‍🌫️ Difficulty focusing
😤 Frustration
With the right support, like properly fitted hearing aids or assistive tech you can reduce the mental load and feel more present, alert, and energized.
Your energy matters. Your focus matters. Your hearing matters.
Let’s take care of all three. 💙
👉Connect with our for regarding your hearing healthcare needs.
044 382 0800
knysnaacoustics1@gmail.com
knysnaacoustics.co.za

18/08/2025

🧠 Hearing & Memory: The Hidden Connection 👂✨
What if protecting your hearing could also help protect your mind?
Emerging research shows a clear link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline, including memory loss and increased risk of dementia. When the brain works harder to process sound, it leaves less energy for memory and thinking.
But there’s good news:
✅ Regular hearing check-ups
✅ Early intervention
✅ The right hearing technology
…can all play a vital role in keeping both your hearing and cognition sharp.
Connect with our for regarding your hearing healthcare needs.
044 382 0800
knysnaacoustics1@gmail.com
knysnaacoustics.co.za

15/08/2025

🔊 Preserve the sounds that shaped your soul💬✨
From the lullabies our mothers hummed, to the click of a familiar language, to the rhythm of our community sound is more than noise.
It’s memory. It’s culture. It’s identity.
🎶 The call of your childhood home.
🗣️ The voice of a loved one.
🌍 The music of your heritage.
When we lose our hearing; we risk losing the sounds that make us feel like ourselves.
💬 What sound brings you home? Drop it in the comments. Let's celebrate the sounds that shape our lives.
Connect with our for regarding your hearing healthcare needs.
044 382 0800
knysnaacoustics1@gmail.com
knysnaacoustics.co.za

12/08/2025

🧠 Hear Smarter. Live Freer. Choose Independent. 👂
👂When it comes to your hearing, cookie-cutter solutions just won't do.
That's why seeing an independent audiologist or acoustician matters.
iCAN professionals aren’t bound to a single supplier. They’re free to choose what’s best for you, your lifestyle, your hearing needs, your budget.
Here’s what that means:
✔️ Truly personalized care
✔️ Access to multiple hearing aids and technologies
✔️ Trusted Community-based Professionals
✔️ Care that’s ethical and 100% patient-first
Because hearing well is about living fully, confidently, and independently.
Connect with our for regarding your hearing healthcare needs.
044 382 0800
knysnaacoustics1@gmail.com
knysnaacoustics.co.za

09/08/2025

🌸 Here’s to the Women Who Listen, Lead & Lift Others Up 💪👂💬
On this National Women’s Day, we honour the strength, resilience, and compassion of women across South Africa especially those making noise in the world of hearing health.
From the audiologists and acousticians changing lives with every diagnosis, to the mothers noticing the first signs of hearing loss in their children, to the grandmothers passing down wisdom through whispered stories…
👉 Your voice matters. Your hearing matters. Your health matters.
Today and every day, we’re proud to stand with women not just in care, but in connection, independence, and empowerment.
💜 To all the women: Keep raising your voice. We’re listening.
044 382 0800
knysnaacoustics1@gmail.com
knysnaacoustics.co.za

07/08/2025

🎧 Is Your Audiologist Secretly a Detective?
Spoiler: Yes. And they’re really good at it.
Every “What?” you whisper... every “Can you repeat that?”... is a clue.
And we’re here to crack the case. 🧩
From your medical history 🧬 to your lifestyle 🎧 to what your ears are telling us and not telling us, we piece it all together to uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface.
💥 That random dizziness?
👂 The ear that "feels full"?
🎵 That ringing no one else hears?
No detail is too small when solving the mystery of your hearing health.
Connect with our for regarding your hearing healthcare needs.
044 382 0800
knysnaacoustics1@gmail.com
knysnaacoustics.co.za

04/08/2025

🌬️ August winds can be tough on your ears too! 👂🍃
In South Africa’s Highveld, August brings dry, dusty gusts that carry more than just chill…
Here’s how windy weather can affect your hearing health:
🔸Fine dust and pollen can irritate the ear canal
🔸Blocked sinuses can disrupt middle ear pressure
🔸Trapped dirt or bacteria can trigger ear infections especially in little ones
🔸Dry air hardens earwax, increasing the risk of blockages
🔸 Static build-up can mess with hearing aid performance ⚡
🧼🩺 Don’t wait until there’s discomfort or damage.
Stay ahead of the season by having your ears checked, cleaned, and your hearing aids serviced.
📞 Connect with our for that keeps your ears in top shape.
044 382 0800
knysnaacoustics1@gmail.com
knysnaacoustics.co.za

01/08/2025

👂💉 Did you know vaccines can protect more than just your immune system?
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to highlight a little-known fact:
Certain preventable illnesses like measles, mumps, and meningitis can cause permanent hearing loss.
These diseases don’t just bring fevers and rashes. They can damage the delicate structures of the inner ear, especially in young children and babies.
🧠 That’s why childhood immunizations are a powerful form of hearing protection, shielding growing ears from irreversible damage.
✨ Give your child every chance to hear the world clearly.
Stay up to date with vaccinations and schedule regular hearing checks especially after illness.
🔗 Book a hearing screening with our and for regarding your hearing healthcare needs or chat with us about ear health after infection.
044 382 0800
knysnaacoustics1@gmail.com
knysnaacoustics.co.za

30/07/2025

🚨 Is That Toy Too Loud? What Every Parent Should Know 🎧🧸

They may look fun and harmless—but some toys can reach noise levels over 100 decibels, putting your child’s hearing at serious risk 😱

📢 Sound-emitting toys held close to the ears (like toy phones, musical instruments, or sirens) can cause permanent hearing damage over time, especially with repeated exposure.

🧠 A child’s ears are still developing, and their sensitivity to loud sounds means early damage can go unnoticed until it’s too late.

💡 What can you do?
✔️ Check toy volume before purchasing
✔️ Encourage use at a distance from

Connect with our and for regarding your hearing healthcare needs.

044 382 0800
knysnaacoustics1@gmail.com
knysnaacoustics.co.za

28/07/2025

🦻💪 NATIONAL DISABILITY INDEPENDENCE DAY 🦻💪

Today we celebrate strength, resilience, and the right to live fully and independently ➡️ regardless of ability.

For millions with hearing loss, the right support and technology can restore not just sound, but freedom.

✨ From hearing aids to inclusive communication tools, independence looks different for everyone ➡️ and that’s something to be proud of. 💚

We’re committed to empowering individuals with hearing loss to thrive confidently in every part of life.

Let’s break barriers, raise awareness, and celebrate every step toward inclusion.

📍Your hearing journey is part of your independence — and we’re here for it.

Connect with our and for regarding your hearing healthcare needs.

044 382 0800
knysnaacoustics1@gmail.com
knysnaacoustics.co.za

24/07/2025

👀 You Won’t Believe This Common Product Is Damaging Your Hearing!

Did you know your hairdryer could be hurting your ears? 💨👂
Most hairdryers reach sound levels of 85–100 decibels—the same as a busy highway or a lawnmower! Prolonged exposure at that volume, especially in a small bathroom, can cause gradual hearing damage over time.

Other sneaky culprits? 🧹 Vacuum cleaners, blenders, even some power tools.

📌 Tip: If you need to raise your voice to talk over the sound, it’s too loud. Protect your ears ➡️ your hearing matters every day.

💬 Tag a friend who might need to hear this!

Connect with our and for regarding your hearing healthcare needs.

044 382 0800
knysnaacoustics1@gmail.com
knysnaacoustics.co.za

21/07/2025

🤔 Things Patients DON'T ASK… But Really Should!

When it comes to hearing health and hearing aids, sometimes the most important questions go unspoken. We’re here to make sure you never feel unsure or alone on your journey.

Here are a few things you’re allowed (and encouraged!) to ask your audiologist:
🔍 What caused my hearing loss, and is it permanent?
👂 What type of hearing aids would best suit my lifestyle?
🎧 How can I protect my hearing going forward?
💸 What are my options for financing or medical aid coverage?
🤝 What kind of ongoing support do you offer after fitting a hearing aid?

At iCAN, no question is too small — and every answer helps you take charge of your hearing health with confidence.

💙 Book your appointment today and let’s have the conversation you’ve been meaning to start.
Connect with our and for regarding your hearing healthcare needs.

044 382 0800
knysnaacoustics1@gmail.com
knysnaacoustics.co.za

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