HEARING ADVICE AND TECHNOLOGY
Two Babas in my kitchen! Turn down my hearing aids, and put on an apron, cause it’s about to get crazy in here!
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Odd title for a blog, isn’t it? That’s because it’s actually a post I put on Facebook a little while…
Better Hearing Health Is Priceless and There Is No Reason To Fear The Unknown
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Hearing checkup should be part of a routine health check for every adult and not limited to seniors only (those…
Communicating with People with Hearing Loss
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The following article, reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center, is one of my favourite information sheets that…
Could a Hearing Screening Really Save Lives?
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Recently an interesting article crossed my path. The article in question was about children, ear health and hearing, and links…
Hearing Aids and The Trial Period
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I can’t believe how fast time flies. A year ago, I was finishing up my practicum hours with Living Sounds…
Hearing Loss Systems
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Recently the Canadian Hearing Report (Vol. 10, N0. 1 2015) wrote a series of articles on loop systems. In his…
Missing Sounds That Signal That It’s Time To Get Your Hearing Checked
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When fitting hearing aids, I often come across a person who is surprised that certain sounds exist. Everyday noises can…
Martha’s Story
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I am often asked, “what made you decide to become a hearing aid practitioner?” Years ago, I was looking for…
The Golden Rules for Hearing Aids (and I’ve broken them all)
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I have been wearing hearing aids for a long time—27 years in fact. I’ve also been fitting people with hearing…
Tinnitus And What To Do About It
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We’ve talked about tinnitus in previous blogs before, but since the topic is brought up so often with my clients,…
How Hearing Works
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Hearing is complicated and so important. It is something that is often taken for granted, until something goes wrong. In…
How Hearing Affects Your Whole Body
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My name is Adele, and I’m a registered hearing aid practitioner for Living Sounds Hearing Centre at our Riverbend location….
Are Two Heads Better Than One?
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When you call Living Sounds Hearing Centre for your initial hearing evaluation, chances are you will be asked if anyone…
Hearing Aids: Before And After
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I had a client in my office today that told me her world has changed now that she is wearing…
How Diabetes and Heart Health Affect Hearing Health
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Did you know that health issues like heart disease and diabetes, amongst other conditions, can be linked to higher rates…
How Hearing Aids Help
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Hearing loss is a perfectly natural process, and your hearing gradually begins to deteriorate from your late teens onwards. Your…
Can Hearing Aids Help Tinnitus?
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Roughly 90% of tinnitus cases occur with an underlying hearing loss. Tinnitus is the medical term we use for “ringing…
Communication Strategies For The Holiday Season
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Heading into the season of celebrations and multiple group functions can be daunting, especially if you have trouble hearing in…
A Longer Life For Hearing Aid Batteries
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Battery life is a hot topic in my office. Hearing aid batteries are powerful little marvels that bring a hearing…
Hearing Aid Assistance Programs in Alberta
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Here in Alberta, there is assistance available through Alberta Health and Wellness and Blue Cross towards the purchase of Hearing…
Unilateral Hearing Loss Solutions
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Do you suffer from a unilateral hearing loss (UHL) also known as single sided deafness (SSD)? The solutions are getting…
Good Hearing Starts with a Good Attitude – Part 3
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Ryon’s ability to recognize a problem and seek help at a young age, didn’t only help his hearing, but his…
Passion for Hearing
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Five years ago, I will admit that I did not know much about hearing loss and only knew the very…
Where is My Mind?
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Hearing loss is NOT JUST something that happens when you get older. We live in a noisy society that keeps…
Text-to-9-1-1
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Text-to-9-1-1 provides the ability to send a text message to reach 9-1-1 emergency services from your mobile phone or device….