HEARING ADVICE AND TECHNOLOGY
The Future of Hearing Aid Control: There’s an App for That
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Like everything related to the iPhone, and Apple products in general, there has been some recent speculation and leaked information…
Steal of a Deal or Just a Steal? Beware the Online Deal
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While the Internet has really opened up business opportunities and the ways consumers seek out information and make purchases, there’s…
Waking up to Hearing Loss
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I wish I’d done something sooner. Really, you will too. When you’re just going along, living life, you don’t really…
Follow Up. It’s a journey that pays off.
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My first follow-up appointment with Greg blew me away. We talked about how things were going and I’d noticed some…
Boomers Have One More Trail to Blaze
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Over 50% of those over the age of 50 report some form of hearing loss, or so says a recent…
Not Just an Issue for the Elderly Hearing Loss Costs the Canadian Economy
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I read a statistic the other day that said the cost of hearing loss to the Canadian economy is about…
A Pill to Protect Your Hearing?
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In the face of life-threatening illness, the side effect of permanent hearing loss just isn’t considered. It’s understandable, especially since…
Facts about Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
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What is a noise-induced hearing loss? Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the gradual loss of hearing due to exposure to…
About Hearing Aid Batteries
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Hearing aids have likely been a wonderful addition to your life. We marvel at the newest styles and technology, but…
Hearing With the Times
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My name is Adele Collingwood. I’m a registered Hearing Aid Practitioner, Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences. The designation provides me…
Understanding Tinnitus
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Ringing in the Ears? Understanding Tinnitus For many, there are no sounds of silence. Instead, even the quietest of moments,…
Hearing Loss on the Rise in Teens
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Signs of hearing loss are often mistaken for other medical, social problems at all ages Hearing loss in teenagers is…
Comparing Hearing Aid Features
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With the rapid advancement in hearing technology it can be a bit tricky to keep up and understand what features…
Taking Time to Listen
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As I escorted a new client, let’s call him Jack, back to my office to start his hearing assessment, I…
Tips for Helping a Loved One
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Seeing a spouse or loved one suffer with hearing loss can be frustrating and heartbreaking. If it seems to you…
Did You Know? Statistics on Hearing Loss.
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Having a hearing loss today is not as uncommon as one may believe. However, it seems as if seeking treatment…
Common Myths about Wearing a Hearing Aid
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Today, many objections exist around hearing aids that prevent people from taking proper action. However, many of these objections are…
The Hearing Aid Habit – Support on the Road to Hearing Health
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Readjusting to hearing can take a lot of practice. It’s the one thing about hearing aids that is constantly misunderstood….
Hearing aids and 30 years
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After nearly 30 years in the Hearing Aid Industry and as a second generation Hearing Aid Practitioner, I am continually…
An Incredible Hearing Aid Experience
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I had an incredible experience with a client that I just have to share. I first met Gisela for a…
Inheriting Hearing Loss
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Baldness, freckles…hearing loss? Yes, it seems we can inherit many of our parents’ traits, whether or not we truly want…
Introducing Invisible-In-The-Canal Hearing Aid Options
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As a hearing professional, I always find that I am noticing people wearing aids in public situations, such as at…
How the Open Road Can Harm Your Hearing
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Everyone enjoys driving down the open road with your car windows down or sliding the top off of a convertible. …
Hunting for the Cause: Preventing Hearing Loss with Sportsmen
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The arrival of fall brings a sense of anticipation to sportsmen and women who enjoy hunting. Chances are, you started…
The High Fashion of Hearing Aids
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When people come into Living Sounds Hearing Centre they have taken a big step – and I want to be…
