Hearing health tips, news, and resources from our registered audiologists across Nova Scotia.
This Halloween treat yourself to a hearing test. If you know what to expect it won’t be scary! What to Expect Case History: the audiologist will ask questions to gather information about your hearing health and concerns, as well as your general health. This...
Bob Dylan. The Rolling Stones. Led Zeppelin. Music helped define an entire generation of baby boomers. It expressed their fresh world view and energized them as they set the world in a new direction. But if you’re like many from this music-filled, life-embracing generation, then...
With hunting season quickly approaching, the avid hunters among us are looking forward to the end of October when they can begin to partake in their favourite fall pastime. When preparing for a hunting trip, many hunters carefully pack their equipment but forget one essential...
What really are you saying “no” to? Who decides on whether to wear a hearing aid? I guess that seems an easy question – it is up to the person to determine if they want to wear a hearing aid – correct? Hmmm… Clients come...
Hearing over the holidays can sometimes be a challenge for individuals with hearing loss. Here are a couple of tips for improving communication during Thanksgiving. Anticipate difficult situations and plan ahead for Thanksgiving – think about similar holidays and what gave you trouble in...
Imagine waking up one morning only to realize that your hearing has suddenly and drastically changed for the worse for no apparent reason? Although this is a rare occurrence, it is a scary possibility that affects approximately one in every 5,000 people each year. In...
We are thrilled to have Beth Conrod working again with the Hearing Institute Atlantic family. Folks will remember Beth’s smiling face and wonderful personality when she was working at our Bedford clinic. An Audiologist graduate from Western University, Beth looks forward to welcoming new and...
What is Frequency Shifting? Some hearing aids have a feature described as frequency shifting or frequency lowering. When hearing loss in the high pitch region is severe to profound, it can be difficult to provide adequate amplification to those pitches. With frequency shifting or frequency...
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