Blog and Resources
How to Choose an Audiologist: Why Independent Care Matters
Choosing an audiologist is about more than finding someone to test your hearing. From qualifications and experience to personalised care, hearing technology and ongoing support, discover what really matters when choosing the right audiologist for your hearing health in South Africa.
Hearing Aid Costs in South Africa: What Are You Really Paying For?
Why do hearing aids cost what they do in South Africa? From technology and features to professional fittings and ongoing care, we unpack what influences hearing aid prices and what you're really investing in, so you can make an informed decision about your hearing health.
Hormones, Hearing and Balance Across a Woman’s Life
Hormonal changes may influence more than periods, sleep and mood. This guide explains what women should know about hearing, tinnitus, listening effort, and balance across life. It focuses on perimenopause and menopause.
The Different Types of Vertigo, and What Each One Looks Like
BPPV, vestibular neuritis, Ménière's, PPPD, vestibular paroxysmia, and central vertigo. A clear, honest look at the different types, what causes each one, and what can help.
Vertigo vs Dizziness: What Is Really Happening When the Room Feels Like It Is Moving
Feeling dizzy, unsteady, or like the room is spinning? Here is what the difference between vertigo and dizziness can tell you, and when to get checked.
Tinnitus, mental health, and the loop nobody warns you about
Tinnitus is more than a sound in your ears. Here is how it connects to your sleep, mental health, and daily energy, and what Hoffman Audiology looks for.
How Stress Affects Your Hearing (And Why It's Not Always About Your Ears)
Most people put it down to a long week. But the link between stress and hearing is more specific than that. To understand it, start with your nervous system, not your ears.
Healthy Hearing Starts Early: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Healthy hearing starts early. Discover how children's hearing affects learning, behaviour, and confidence, and the everyday signs every parent should know about.
How Listening Effort Affects Communication and Connection
Hearing effort affects communication long before hearing loss becomes obvious. Discover how listening fatigue shows up in relationships and what to do about it.
Your January Health Reset Should Include Hearing Health and Heart Health, Here’s Why
Heart health and hearing are more connected than most people realise. This January, we explore how circulation, lifestyle, and preventative care all play a role in how well we hear and feel.
12 Hearing Health Lessons We Learned in 2025
Reflecting on 2025, Hoffman Audiology shares 12 key lessons about hearing, balance, brain health, and preventative care for every stage of life.
What Does an Audiologist Do? Your Guide to Hearing, Balance, and Brain Health
Discover what audiologists really do, from hearing tests and tinnitus care to balance and cognitive health. Your ears and brain work together.
Spring Clean Your Hearing-Health: Why Your Ears Deserve Attention Too
Discover why spring is the perfect time to prioritise your hearing health. Learn how annual hearing tests, ear care tips, and early action can protect your communication, confidence, and brain health.
Thriving Through Change: Women’s Hearing and Brain Health
Explore how hearing and cognition changes affect women in their late 30s to 50s, and why early care supports long-term health and confidence.
Why a Standard Hearing Test Isn't Enough: The Hoffman Difference in Durban & Ballito
Not all hearing tests are created equal. Discover how our 360° Hearing Evaluation offers deeper insights, better outcomes, and truly personalised care.
Understanding Vertigo: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Vertigo explained: causes, symptoms, and what to do next. Learn how vertigo affects daily life, the main triggers, and steps to find relief.
Truly Care About Your Hearing? Experience Our Holistic Approach to Hearing Tests
Hoffman Audiology provides comprehensive hearing assessments beyond standard tests, including speech-in-noise testing, diagnostic otoacoustic emissions, and cognitive screening for patients over 50.
They focus on early intervention, as untreated hearing loss affects emotional well-being, social connections, and serves as a modifiable risk factor for dementia.
How Hearing Health Shapes Your Quality of Life in 2025
Discover how prioritising hearing health in 2025 can improve relationships, boost brain function, and enhance overall quality of life.
An Audiologist's View of the AirPod Pro 2 Hearing Aid Feature
If you haven't heard the hype, Apple has introduced a hearing amplification feature to the AirPod Pro 2. 🔊 Want to hear what we have to say about it?
Dr. Kara Hoffman, Au.D., weighs in on the pros, cons and how they compare to traditional hearing aids. Read it now