Over the holiday season, many couples and families take the time out of their busy schedules to enjoy holiday plays or concerts. Whether it be Neptune's production of "Elf", Symphony Nova Scotia's production of "The Nutcracker", a local school's holiday concert, or one of the other many shows...
If you’re the only one NOT groaning at Uncle Bob’s corny joke at the dinner table this Christmas, it might be time to get your hearing checked. Not being able to hear in a social setting is a common symptom of hearing loss – knowing that...
Toys are an important part of a child's life, but we need to make sure that these toys stimulate positive development and growth, rather than impair function. Did you know that some toys are noisy enough to actually cause permanent damge to your child's ears? Check...
Recent research says, yes! Read this article to see the most recent research suggesting that Sleep Apnea could affect your hearing abilities....
Many hearing aid users are still active members of the workforce. During our work day, we often find ourselves in very different listening environments, some of which may not be optimal for the best hearing. Read this article for some tips on how to maximize your hearing...
Bob Dylan. The Rolling Stones. Led Zeppelin. Music helped define an entire generation of baby boomers. It expressed their fresh world view and energized them as they set the world in a new direction. But if you’re like many from this music-filled, life-embracing generation, then some...
With hunting season quickly approaching, the avid hunters among us are looking forward to the end of October when they can begin to partake in their favourite fall pastime. When preparing for a hunting trip, many hunters carefully pack their equipment but forget one essential...
Imagine waking up one morning only to realize that your hearing has suddenly and drastically changed for the worse for no apparent reason? Although this is a rare occurrence, it is a scary possibility that affects approximately one in every 5,000 people each year. In...
What is Frequency Shifting? Some hearing aids have a feature described as frequency shifting or frequency lowering. When hearing loss in the high pitch region is severe to profound, it can be difficult to provide adequate amplification to those pitches. With frequency shifting or frequency lowering,...
