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Hearing health tips, news, and resources from our registered audiologists across Nova Scotia.

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Holiday Hearing Special!

Celebrate the Holidays with us and enjoy special savings during December! Purchase our Holiday Hearing Special at $22.50, valued at $32.00 Stay Dri Dehumidifier Jar 2 Pkgs. Premium Batteries 2015 Wall Calendar In support of FEED Nova Scotia, when you donate 2 non-perishable food items...

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Holiday Reading List

With the holidays fast approaching it is a great time to pick up some books. Here are a couple of great books on hearing loss either for yourself or for a loved one. A book always makes a great gift or stocking stuffer!   The...

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Holiday Reading List

With the holidays fast approaching it is a great time to pick up some books. Here are a couple of great books on hearing loss either for yourself or for a loved one. A book always makes a great gift or stocking stuffer!   Invisible:...

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Music Video in American Sign Language (ASL)

This amazing music video really proves that you can feel music, even if you can’t full hear it. Use this link to watch a video of individuals signing the song “Happy” by Pharrell using ASL.

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Text with 911

A great new service for the hearing impaired is being rolled out in January 2015 in Nova Scotia. Read here for more information on textingwith 911.

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Hyperacusis and Sensitivity to Sound: A personal tale of triumph

For someone that suffers from sound sensitivity issues, it can be frustrating finding the right professional to help you. An audiologist is the health professional trained to deal with all hearing issues, not only hearing loss. Read this fascinating article, about one person’s search for...

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Why Architects Need to Use Their Ears – TED Video

Because of poor acoustics, students in classrooms miss 50 percent of what their teachers say and patients in hospitals have trouble sleeping because they continually feel stressed. Julian Treasure (an expert in sound and how it affects us) sounds a call to action for designers to...

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