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Brian Hoyle describes his experience with Hearing Institute Atlantic....
08 April, 2015
Hearing Loss
FAQ – A nurse told my husband that his hearing loss was because of his diabetes, is this true?
A great question! Thank you to Mrs. Alyward from Windsor, NS for this question. The nurse is on the right track; yes hearing loss has been linked to a number of health concerns, including Diabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disease that has well known complications...
11 March, 2015
How To Tell People About Your Hearing Loss
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...
27 August, 2014
Communication Strategies: For Listeners
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...
25 August, 2014
Summers in the Maritimes can be Noisy!
With the nice weather we are all spending more time outside. But with this come lots of noisy activities. Keep your ears in mind over the next couple of weeks as we enjoy our beautiful summer here in the Maritimes. Several recreational activities are loud...
21 July, 2014
Hearing Loss & Stethoscopes
Hearing loss has the potential to affect work and personal life. For doctors, nurses, veterinarians or other health care workers being able to hear through a stethoscope is crucial. They need to be able to hear important heart, bowel or lung sounds to be able...
14 March, 2013
Why Can't I Hear the Sunday Sermon?
Hearing the pastor's message is kind of important. After all, isn't that why you attend church? Despite how essential hearing is to taking away the most you can from attending the church service, sometimes its harder to hear in church than in any other environment....
06 March, 2013
The Importance of Quality Hearing in Nursing Homes
Hearing loss is extremely prevalent in nursing homes, yet often dismissed by caregivers. "She's 90, of course she has hearing loss" is a common phrase uttered by family members and nursing home workers. While increased age leads to an increased risk for hearing loss, it...
20 February, 2013
HomeInstead Hearing Health Info Session
Hearing Institute was thrilled to provide information for the staff of HomeInstead Senior Care. Thanks for being such an enthusiastic audience! HomeInstead2012...
09 November, 2012
Musical Hallucinations
Tinnitus is the perception of sound within the ears or head when no external sound is present. Tinnitus is generally experienced as a ringing, buzzing or humming sound. Tinnitus is a symptom of wide range of underlying causes but most often it accompanies hearing loss and/or noise...
01 November, 2012
