Hearing health tips, news, and resources from our registered audiologists across Nova Scotia.
Many people do not know that both the hearing mechanism and the balance mechanism are both part of the ear. Different organs process hearing than process balance, but they share the same fluids. Many patients have reported that they felt their balance was “off” when...
We love Gail’s blog at Hearing Health Matters. Read this funny and informative article to learn her experiences of “Hearing Aid Popsicles” and how cold weather affected her hearing aids.
Read this excellent article if you’re interested in reading more about the economics of hearing aids.
Noise levels have steadily risen over the years, primarily due to advances in technology. Ipods, loud stereos, air travel and heavier traffic levels are all contributing to the increase in noise pollution. This is an ever growing concern because noise is one of the leading...
Another great article from Gail’s blog at Hearing Health Matters: Stupid things to do with your hearing aids! Check it out here!
Most people would quickly say “no”. But is that actually a fair statement? Have you asked your spouse, family members, and friends? And did you listen to their response? Read this excerpt from an article by Ann Brenoff, of Huffington Post (full article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ann-brenoff/hearing-loss-middle-age_b_1325772.html) “Around...
Ask any couple that has a successful marriage the secret to their success, and most will mention communication as essential to the success of their relationship. Communication allows partners to share their thoughts and opinions, and to convey their emotions to one another – a...
From the Hearing Institute family to yours, we wish you lots of love and happiness this Valentine’s day!
Oticon Canada the world’s oldest and leading hearing aid manufacturer has worked with leading researchers in the field of hearing loss to develop Oticon Dynamo. A new family of hearing instruments designed with the technology to meet the needs of severe and profound hearing loss...
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