HEARING ADVICE AND TECHNOLOGY
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….
I’m Not Hearing! What Could it Be?
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Even a mild hearing loss can affect our day-to-day. Untreated, hearing loss can result in withdrawal from social situations, irritability,…
Understanding Balance Disorders
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What is a Balance Disorder? A balance disorder is a condition that makes you feel dizzy, or off balance while…
Hearing for Life
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Times are a-changing, and so are hearing aids…. So why is there still a stigma associated with hearing aids when…
Ear Anatomy
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Before we can understand hearing loss – it’s important to just simply understand our hearing. The following will help you…
Hearing Aids Help
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The other day a curious thing happened; my very young daughter approached me and said, “Mommy, I want to get…
Good Hearing Starts with a Good Attitude – Part 1
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I had the pleasure talking with Ryon Dudar recently on his experience with hearing loss and how getting hearing aids…
Good Hearing Starts with a Good Attitude – Part 2
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Ryon’s attitude towards hearing aids is one that greatly improved his quality of life. Even at his young age, Ryon…
Welcome to a Wireless World
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These days, nearly all hearing aids have wireless connection options, however, they vary in technology, connectivity, and robustness. Streaming is…
Self Help and Your Third Ear
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This past year has been an eye opener for me. I feel I’m on a fast learning curve towards more…
No Two Hearing Losses Sound Alike
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I am often faced with the following comment “she just got new hearing aids, and she still has to read…
Ten Commandments of the Hearing Impaired
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I read the following and thought others might find it insightful as well. Ten Commandments the Hearing Impaired Wish You…
The Journey to Hearing Better
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The Most Fulfilling Journeys Start with a Goal Like most journeys, the journey to better hearing usually begins with the…
Prototype Retainer Could Help Hearing-Impaired “Listen” with Their Tongues
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I found a very interesting article on Popular Science Website regarding hearing. Researchers are currently working on creating a device…
Continuing Education for Hearing Aid Practitioners
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As is the case with many professionals, continuous education is mandatory not only to retain one’s license to practice but…
Back to Basics – Cleaning Your Hearing Aids
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You have just brought home your new high fidelity amplification system. You want to take care of your investment. You…
My Journey Back to Hearing Health
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My name is Anne. I have experienced what is known as a severe to profound hearing loss, which has caused…
Fashion or Frustration
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One of the most common barriers for individuals dealing with a hearing loss is getting past the stigma of wearing…
