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...
Officially opened in 1867, The Halifax Public Gardens have retained much of their original Victorian character thanks to a series of talented superintendents, chief horticulturists, and gardeners. Through their efforts, the Public Gardens were designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1984. In true Victorian...
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...
Ever wonder what features are activated on your hearing aid, and the purpose each function serves? Read on below for information on common hearing aid features used to improve everyday listening situations. Telecoil or TCoil A telecoil is a special circuit designed to enhance the telephone signal...
Halifax Farmers Market circa 1886 -location on George Street between Bedford Row and Upper Water Street Halifax has a variety of Famer’s Markets to choose from showcasing fresh local produce and talents! Whether you’re looking for vine ripe tomatoes or something sparkling and beautiful our markets...
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...
The 12th annual alFresco filmFesto presents the Summer of Johnny: Rolling in the Depp, July 27 to Aug. 24 on the Halifax waterfront. The outdoor summer film series, presented by the Atlantic Film Festival, will show five of Depp’s hit movies on consecutive Fridays, projected on...
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 ...
In June, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to visit the Oticon headquarters in Denmark for information sessions with audiologists from 27 different countries. Oticon is one of the leading companies in hearing aid development and manufacturing internationally, and their main research and design...
