While the majority of hearing aid users are quite satisfied with the performance of their hearing aids, there are some individuals that struggle to understand what to expect from their hearing device. Hearing aids serve to amplify an individual’s residual hearing, therefore the performance of...
This April, we will be focusing on sound, and how sound can play an important part in our lives. Sound can elicit emotion and memory, and everyone has a favourite sound. We asked each of our staff members to describe their favourite sound this month!...
As in individual with hearing loss you are your own greatest advocate for hearing health awareness. You have been through the thorough testing process; you have also been educated on your hearing loss and hearing devices. You are in a prime position to help others...
A hearing impaired audiologist once said: "When someone in the family has a hearing loss, the entire family has a hearing problem”. Individuals with a hearing loss and their communication partners often agree with that statement. Communication is in fact a two way street, frustration...
After recently returning to the office after a one year maternity leave, I feel like I have a whole new appreciation for what I do as an Audiologist. I enjoyed my year at home with my daughter immensely and really had no concept of how...
As a family member or friend of an individual with hearing loss it is important to realize the importance of optimal communication. When encountering someone with a hearing impairment it is essential to offer them courtesies such as those offered to people with other disabilities....
Many individuals have taken notice of a friend or family member that appears to have difficulty hearing at times. This can be a very difficult situation to confront. In many cases of hearing loss, the individual experiencing hearing difficulty may not be aware of or...
