Sylvia Richards and Associates

11/12/2025

West Coast Hearing would like to wish our patients and colleagues a wonderful festive season with your families and thank you for all your support 🎄We are closed and open on the 7th of January 2025. Sylvia Richards established for 17 years will continue to tap into her experience to help patients thrive and re-engage in life with improved hearing 🤶www.westcoasthearing.co.za 022 713 4996 🎄

05/12/2025

We are starting to wrap things up and preparing for our annual shutdown next week to spend time with our families and friends. Last chance to stock up with supplies before we close for the year end 022 713 4996 www.westcoasthearing.co.za

05/12/2025

🎁 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 for because connection is the greatest gift of all. 022 813 4996

24/11/2025

💙 The Sound of Connection 💙

Every familiar voice, every shared laugh, every whispered “I love you” is more than just sound, it’s connection.

When hearing becomes harder, your brain works overtime to fill in the gaps. That constant effort can lead to fatigue, frustration, and even social withdrawal.

🎧 The good news? Restoring hearing doesn’t just bring back sound it restores confidence, ease, and belonging.

Because hearing health is emotional health. When you hear better, you live better.

📞 Reconnect with what matters most. Book a hearing test with our 022 713 4996 for .

20/11/2025

19/11/2025

Hearing concerns can affect anyone — at any age or stage of life. From children to adults, musicians, swimmers, parents, and professionals in noisy environments, we support individuals navigating changes in hearing and ear health.

No matter where you are on your journey, our members are here to guide you with clarity and care. 💜

Connect with our and for regarding your hearing healthcare needs.

For more information about the network visit: www.independentaudiologists.co.za

iCAN: Your independent audiology choice.

13/11/2025

✨ Age Boldly ✨

Ageing brings more than wrinkles, it brings wisdom, confidence, and freedom.
It’s a chapter of life where clarity, laughter, and meaningful connection matter more than ever.

But did you know? As we age, subtle changes in hearing can make conversations and social moments feel more tiring and not because we’re distracted, but because our brains work harder to fill in missing sounds.

Regular hearing tests and auditory training can lighten that load, keeping your mind sharp, your confidence strong, and your connections vibrant.

At iCAN, we celebrate healthy ageing by helping you stay present in every conversation, every memory, and every story that deserves to be heard.

💡 Age boldly, hear clearly, and live fully, because connection is what keeps us young at heart.

💬 Tell us: What sound makes your world feel alive? For an appointment call 022 713 4996 www.westcoasthearing.co.za

09/11/2025

As an Independent audiologist are able to offer a wide range of products from major brands. Phonak has just launched the Infinio Ultra. Book an appointment today 022 713 4996. www.westcoasthearing.co.za

06/11/2025

🌿 National Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month 🌿

Healthy living isn’t just about what you eat, how far you walk, or how strong your heart beats, it’s about how deeply you connect with the world around you.

When you hear clearly, life opens up.
You move with confidence, laugh without hesitation, and feel present in every precious moment.

Your hearing and balance aren’t just senses. They’re the silent foundations of independence, safety, and joy.

💡 Just as you care for your body and mind, care for the sense that keeps you grounded and connected. Because healthy hearing isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline to living fully, freely, and fearlessly.

📞 Take the step toward clarity and confidence. Book a hearing test with our for because healthy hearing is healthy living. 022 713 4996 www.westcoasthearing.co.za

29/10/2025

🧠💙 World Stroke Day 💙🧠

Recovery after a stroke is about more than regaining movement it’s about rebuilding connection, safety, and independence.

Hearing and balance changes are common after a stroke:
👂 Conversations may sound muffled or harder to follow
🎧 Everyday sounds can feel “different”
⚖️ Dizziness or unsteadiness may affect confidence

Checking hearing, auditory processing skill and balance as soon as possible supports rehabilitation, independence, and quality of life at home.

📞 Rebuild with confidence. If you or a loved one has experienced a stroke and notice any of these changes, book an appointment with our for we’re here to support your journey.
022 713 4996 www.westcoasthearing.co.za

22/10/2025

The countdown to Christmas 🎄 has begun. We will be closing over the festive season for our annual holiday so stock up on your batteries, domes, wax guards, drying capsules. If you are concerned about your hearing dont delay! For an appointment call 022 713 4996 www.westcoasthearing.co.za