This video, put together by Duracell, captures the difficulties that hearing loss can cause for people and how we often do not know what we are missing when we are living every day with hearing loss. Don't miss the moments that matter. Have your hearing tested. ...
Our hearing is precious. Without protecting it, we see changes caused by excessive noise. And once we've documented noise induced change to the hearing, there is no reversing that damage. Recently, the lead singer of AC/DC has had some difficult choices to make due to his...
Read this lovely article "Born without hearing, an 11-year-old takes on the National Spelling Bee" by the Washington Post to bring a smile to your face today!...
The Halifax Jazz Festival starts on July 12th and runs to July 17th. For more info Halifax Jazz Festival Here are some tips for listening to music with hearing loss: Use a music program on your hearing aids Music and speech are very different and having a special program...
We are so attentive to the care of newborns, and even moreso, the care of premature babies. But, are we forgetting to monitor the noise levels in the areas they're living in? Read this article from a pediatrician who has concerns about the levels of...
Read this article here to learn about some new innovative technology that can simultaneously protect the ears from excessively loud sounds and assist communication in some noisy situations where previously, hearing protection was not an ideal option as it impaired communication. Once your hearing organ (the cochlea) has been damaged,...
A great question and one we get all the time at Hearing Institute Atlantic. Let’s first start off by saying that a hearing aid, is just that, an aid to hear better, not an immediate fix. A hearing aid is not magic and won’t give...
It is amazing how certain sounds can immediately soothe a person, or remind them of a happy time in their lives. Here is a list of ten of the most pleasant sounds in the world. ...
Hearing loss is the third most common health condition Canada. It can happen to anyone and can occur at any stage of life, negatively affecting everything from work-life to home-life, relationships with friends and family and even mental and emotional health. It is for these reasons...
Do you own a small business? Make sure to put hearing health on your radar! 5 Sound Reasons for Employers to Promote Hearing Health Many people with hearing loss are in the workforce. In Canada we are experiencing a demographic shift toward a maturing labor force. People...
