Hugo and Barnard Audiologists

29/10/2025

From personal experience we know first hand how a stroke can affect hearing and auditory processing. We also know that amplification and auditory rehab makes a big difference!

27/10/2025

Just like glasses or cars, hearing aids need regular check-ups to keep performing at their best. If you notice any of these, it’s time for a service.

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

Small adjustments can make a big difference in clarity and comfort.

If you think your aids might need a service in time for the holiday and festive season - please bring then in sooner than later to avoid a long wait, because the hearing aid labs get very busy towards the end of the year!

22/10/2025

Your hearing care should be more than a quick test and a device.
Independent audiologists provide care that looks at the bigger picture:

- Comprehensive assessments to explore your specific hearing challenges.
- Counselling and family-centered support.
- Personalised fitting with the help of verification.
- Additional Rehabilitation options to help you adjust to amplification and get the best value from your devices.
- Tinnitus support and strategies to improve quality of life
- The latest assistive technology and custom hearing protection.
- Ongoing aftercare to keep you connected and confident.

It should not be about one-size-fits-all solutions, but about independent expertise, real human connection, and care that transforms lives.
Don’t settle for less. Book your hearing test today: 012 524-3212

10/10/2025

07/10/2025

We are audiologists passionate about hearing health and balance.

At our practice we offer…
• Screening and diagnostic hearing tests for all ages from birth.
• Hearing aid fittings, adjustments, services and repairs (all major brands).
• Auditory processing evaluations and therapy.
• Advice and products for hearing protection.
• Bedside assessments and therapy for balance disorders.

We believe better hearing is journey, not a once off, one-fit appointment and at our practice we stive to be your better hearing partner and advisor.

Contact us for an appointment or more information:
(012) 524-3212 / hugohearing@outlook.com

02/10/2025

Pasiënte word ongelukkig nie altyd ingelig dat behandeling tinnitus (gesuis of gedruis in die ore) of selfs gehoorverlies kan veroorsaak nie. Kontak ons gerus vir meer inligting: hugohearing@outlook.com

🎗️ This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s remember: treatment is about the whole person, not just the cancer.

Did you know that certain chemotherapy drugs, like cisplatin and carboplatin, can cause hearing loss or tinnitus (ototoxicity)? Because every sound, like every moment, matters.

Audiologists help monitor and work with your doctor and oncologist to ensure your hearing does not deteriorate

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23/09/2025

Heritage Day! Hear the Heartbeat of Home
Heritage Day is more than boerewors on the grill, it’s the sound
of the braai sizzling, the echo of laughter, and the stories passed from one generation to the next.
It’s the music playing in the background, the clinking of plates,
and the voices of family and friends woven into the fabric of who we are.
At Hugo & Barnard Audiologists, we believe these moments are priceless and hearing them clearly is what keeps us truly connected to our heritage.
This Heritage Day, let’s celebrate togetherness, tradition, and the sounds that make South Africa home.
If you feel you are missing out on these sounds of life, book a hearing test at our practice: 060 878 1223

17/09/2025

Ons sien daagliks die verband tussen gehoorverlies en balansprobleme. Kontak ons gerus, indien u in meer inligting hieroor belangstel: hugohearing@outlook.com

🌀 Balance Awareness Week | September 14–20
Balance plays a critical role in our daily lives—and as we age, staying steady becomes even more important for our independence and safety.

📊 1 in 4 older adults report falling each year, and untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of falls by 30%.

Here’s why hearing health matters:
👂 Your inner ear contains the vestibular system—your balance control center.
🧠 Hearing loss increases cognitive load, leaving fewer brain resources for balance and movement.
👀 Hearing loss reduces environmental awareness, making tripping and falling more likely.

💡 Good News: Wearing hearing aids can cut the risk of falls by up to 50%!
Starkey’s Edge AI hearing aids go further with a Balance Assessment feature in the My Starkey app—giving you insight into your balance performance and tips to stay steady.

➡️ This Balance Awareness Week, talk to your hearing care professional about better hearing and better balance—because safety starts with awareness.

15/09/2025

🎧 The Shame No One Talks About: Why People Hide Their Hearing Aids 😔➡️💪
Too many people still feel embarrassed about wearing hearing aids, hiding them under hair, avoiding conversations, or waiting far too long to get help.
Let’s be clear:
Wearing hearing aids isn’t a sign of weakness.
It’s a sign of self-awareness, confidence, and courage. 🔥
Today’s devices are sleek, smart, and powerful just like the people who wear them.
Connect with us for regarding your hearing healthcare needs, 060 878 1223

11/09/2025

🔊 Your Hearing Deserves the best.
You deserve care that listens. Support that lasts. And a professional who knows your name not just your file number.
💡 That’s the power of iCAN:
A network of independent audiologists and acousticians who live and work in your community.
🧠 Why choose iCAN?
✔️ They listen first to your story, not a script
✔️ They customise your care with tools from any top manufacturer, not just one
✔️ They build relationships for better outcomes that evolve with you
✔️ And they’re backed by a trusted national network of professionals committed to ethical, patient-centered care
👂 It’s time to choose better hearing from someone who truly hears you.
📍 We are proud independent hearing professionals: Connect with us for regarding your hearing healthcare needs. (012)524-3212

08/09/2025

🧠 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 us for regarding your hearing healthcare needs. (012)524-3212

04/09/2025

🎧 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 us regarding your hearing healthcare needs. (012)524-3212