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! ...
With nice weather comes lots of outdoor activities. Outdoors may be noisy and background sounds may interfere with communication. Whether you are sitting in your backyard, going for a walk or checking out some local summer entertainment here are some tips for better summer listening. Position...
There is lots going on in the HRM this long weekend in celebration of Natal day. For more info check out http://www.natalday.org/ Happy Natal Day from HIA! We will be closed August 1st and will reopen for normal business hours August 2nd....
Canada has reached the point where hearing health must become a workplace wellness imperative. The Canadian economy now depends largely on employment that demands good communications skills. Service and knowledge-based work has become increasingly dominant, people are providing service on the phone, over computers, and...
We often think we hear with our ears. That is a misconception; we hear with our brains. The ears are messengers that send information to the brain, and the brain makes that message into something meaningful. This TED talk, begins to illustrate the complex process of...
