Do you struggle on the phone? Telephone with Confidence is a toll free number to practice hearing on the phone. There are new passages and word lists daily for individuals with hearing loss. Great for new hearing aid users or anyone who wants to try out new...
Check out the Buskers this weekend! http://www.buskers.ca/ Tips for Hearing at the Buskers! Separate from the crowd as much as possible Kindly ask people to “sshhh” if their voices become distracting Get a spot up front and center – this way you can use visual cues such as speech reading...
Ever wonder why you hear the ocean in a seashell?….check out this link http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/05/15/3500938.htm ...
Hearing loss and dementia is a hot topic in the field of audiology. Dementia can be devastating to both individuals and families. Some risk factors for dementia include low social interactions and activities, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes and hypertension. Research has now identified a possible connection...
Check out this article about US Olympic Diver who has Hearing Loss, a true inspiration! http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/olympics-fourth-place-medal/exclusive-hearing-loss-won-t-hold-back-u-155629811--oly.html ...
“…I knew I made the right decision when I walked through their door. Now, I can hear the raindrops fall and don’t feel left out of any conversations anymore. I now wear a tiny hearing aid, which I don’t even realize is there…” - Mary...
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Noise induced hearing loss affects millions of people worldwide. Most often noise exposure goes unnoticed for many years as noise induced hearing loss occurs slowly. By the time hearing loss is noticed significant irreversible damage has often already occurred. Noise awareness and the use of...
As we age there a lot of changes in both the ear and in the brain that can impact the way we hear. The auditory system is made up of the outer ear, the middle ear, the inner ear and the brain. Age-related changes can...
Hearing loss is not merely for seniors or those with noise exposure but is also associated with other medical conditions. There is emerging evidence for the association between hearing loss and both diabetes and poor cardiovascular health. The prevention of hearing loss is yet another...