HEARING ADVICE AND TECHNOLOGY
Apple Breaking into the Hearing Aid Industry
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As the baby boomer generation gets older, the hearing aid industry continues to grow but it takes a long time…
Noisy Toys
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When I was a young mom I was always amazed and concerned about all the loud toys my children would…
What does hearing loss sound like?
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It’s hard for some of us to imagine what life with a hearing impairment would be like. Active listening and…
Is Your Child Affected by Hearing Loss?
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September is upon us and it’s the time of year for getting back into a routine after enjoying the beautiful…
Music, Music, I hear Music!
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Or more correctly, I want to hear music, and at a safe enjoyable volume level. This is where custom-molded musician…
Recharge Your Hearing Experience
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All hearing aids need batteries to power their advanced digital amplifiers. In fact, most hearing aid wearers need to replace…
Should I Have My Hearing Tested?
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Sometimes we think that the only people who should get their hearing tested are those already displaying the classic signs…
Sudden Hearing Loss in One Ear – Single Sided Deafness
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Single Sided Deafness (SDD) (otherwise known as Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss or Single Sided Hearing) is the sudden decline in…
Are Two Hearing Aids Better Than One?
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Generally speaking, most people who experience hearing loss will find there is some degree of hearing loss in both ears….
Hearing Loss is Frustrating
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Hearing loss is frustrating for more than just the person with the hearing loss. Recently I’ve been talking with my…
National Women’s Health Week
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The U.S. just celebrated National Women’s Health Week (May 11-17) and while this isn’t a “Canadian thing” it’s an important…
Spring Hearing
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The time of year to start going outside and enjoying the warm weather has finally arrived – which also means…
It’s Never Too Late
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When discussing hearing aids with clients, I often hear comments like “it’s too soon”, “maybe next year”, “I’m holding off…
What Everyone Else is Missing
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As the person experiencing hearing loss first hand I thought I had a fairly good idea of what I was…
Hearing Loss & Health Conditions
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Many people do not associate hearing loss with other health conditions but it is important to know that hearing loss…
Technological Wonder
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We held our first Passport to Hearing Discovery Show last November and the experience left us humbled. Our staff and…
Hearing Aids Protect Your Income as You Age
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Boomers and their younger counterparts are risking their financial security when they omit regular hearing check-ups from their health and…
Pain Relievers Linked to Hearing Loss in Younger Women
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A Boston hospital has found some alarming connections between painkillers and hearing loss in women. It seems that the habit…
Kicked in the Pants
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Mapping Out My Hearing Loss So when I’d finally gotten the kick in the pants I needed, I made an…
Deaf by 30?
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The new realities for hearing loss. My mother used to harp on me all the time, “You’re going to be…
Gearing Up
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Getting what I need for great hearing health. When it came to actually deciding what hearing aids I would get,…
Yearning for the Sound of Silence: Help for Tinnitus Sufferers
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Tinnitus can make people feel like they live in a different world from others because they hear things others don’t….
Nails on Chalkboard: The Sounds We Hate
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What sound do you hate? We’re actually curious, feel free to comment and let us know! Several researchers have been…
Yippie! It’s Summer!
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Summer is finally here and we can enjoy the great outdoors, the birds chirping, a cruise on your street bike,…
Hearing Loss and Dementia
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Hearing is a great gift that many of us take for granted and don’t completely understand. Most people I talk…