Hearing aids have advanced dramatically, even in just the last couple of years. They’re high-tech, tiny and discreet, easy-to-use, and perform far better than ever before. In fact, a national survey by The Better Hearing Institute (www.betterhearing.org) showed that the vast majority of people who...
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It’s September in Halifax, which means that downtown Halifax is revitalized with their large student population. If you’re one of those students, back to school can mean many different things for your hearing. Have you ever: Been unable to sleep the night before an exam because...
It’s a Halifax tradition. Every day, the Royal Artillery fires the noon gun at the Halifax Citadel. A common sight at every British fort, the Royal Artillery maintained and operated the armaments, ammunition, and powder. Today, these re-enactors perform drill demonstrations on 12-pounder and 32-pounder...
We’ve done some preliminary research for you and discovered five great hearing-friendly destinations for you to visit. All you have to do is make the reservations. Don’t forget to request any special accommodations you may need! Read more at...
So, your audiologist has recommended that you go for an ABR test. But what does it mean? Read below to discover why your audiologist has suggested this test, what it does, how it is done, and where you’ll go/ who you’ll see. What is the Auditory...
The prevention of Hearing Loss is yet another reason to pursue a Healthy Lifestyle. Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is a well-known phenomenon but there is a great deal of variation in hearing abilities among older adults. This variation may be in part due to the...
Here in Nova Scotia, we are very fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful beaches and lakes with only a short drive. Regardless of age, swimming is one of the most loved summer pastimes in Nova Scotia. Whether you’re soaking in the sun on the sand...
While the majority of hearing aid users are quite satisfied with the performance of their hearing aids, there are some individuals that struggle to understand what to expect from their hearing device. Hearing aids serve to amplify an individual’s residual hearing, therefore the performance of...
Here are some great tips for hearing aids in the summer. Read more at Hearing aids dos and don'ts for the summer! ...
