Julian Treasure says our increasingly noisy world is gnawing away at our mental health -- even costing lives. He lays out an 8-step plan to soften this sonic assault (starting with earbuds) and restore our relationship with sound. Click here to watch the Ted.com video....
In our louder and louder world, says sound expert Julian Treasure, "We are losing our listening." In this short, fascinating talk, Treasure shares five ways to re-tune your ears for conscious listening -- to other people and the world around you. Click here to watch this TED...
Playing sound effects both pleasant and awful, Julian Treasure shows how sound affects us in four significant ways. Julian Treasure has devoted his life to understanding sound and how to use it, and this video (from Ted.com- a great resource for interesting videos) outlines why...
While many people are aware of the obvious risks associated with binge drinking, did you know that excessive drinking can affect your hearing? Research published in the Irish Medical Times (2010) found that high alcohol consumption over a long period of time can lead to negative...
Dr. Jessica Dunkley just wants to make a difference. As the first deaf Metis doctor in Canada, watch this video to see/hear her describe her aspirations and challenges as she works every day to improve the lives of her patients, despite her hearing challenges....
Thank you for taking the time to read our thoughts and memories as we help people hear better every day. The staff are so grateful to work in such a diverse and rapidly-changing field, with amazing patients, every day. The smallest moments, the kind words, and the...
Day to day my job allows me to constantly interact and support the patients in my clinic. From helping with minor cleaning and repairs, to just chatting and welcoming new patients into the clinic. I challenge myself everyday to learn new things about our patients...
One of my favorite memories is about a wonderful client, Jim, who came to see us in the Bedford office many years ago. He dropped in for a chat about his hearing and I got to spend some time talking with him about some hearing...
As an audiologist, I enjoy working with others to get the most out of their hearing devices. I believe hearing is one of our most vital senses but because hearing can decline so gradually, most people are unaware of their hearing loss. Hearing devices have come...
The ability to hear is a gift. It’s something to value and protect. After all, anyone can lose their hearing at any time in life. While many things outside our control can cause hearing loss, one thing over which we do have some control is noise. Noise...