Five Risk Factors for Hearing Loss
When we think about people with hearing loss, we often think of two groups – older adults and people who have been exposed to very loud and damaging sounds. What often gets overlooked is the effect overall health can have on hearing in the general population. Here are five factors that we know can impact … Continue reading Five Risk Factors for Hearing Loss
Summer Hearing Aid Care
Hearing aids are essentially a very small computer. As with any electronic device, you want to take excellent care of it and make sure that regular cleaning and maintenance is taking place. Even when well cared for, environment elements can impact their function. It is the time of year where we experience a lot of … Continue reading Summer Hearing Aid Care
Free Hearing Aid Repair Clinic
Join us on Wednesday May 18th in Tantallon and Thursday May 19th in Elmsdale for a hearing aid repair clinic. Regardless of when and where you purchased your hearing aid, bring it in and have a free clean and check from a repair technician who works for one of the world’s leading hearing aid manufacturers.
Assistive Listening Device
Hearing aids have proven to be very beneficial to those with hearing loss. Sometimes, based on the degree and type of hearing loss, hearing aids alone are not sufficient for all life and environmental situations. Luckily there are other speciality devices, known as assistive listening devices (ALDs), designed to improve hearing ability in a variety … Continue reading Assistive Listening Device
Hearing Loss and the Workplace
There are a number of avenues where hearing loss and the workplace go hand in hand. The most common association is for those who work around noise and have permanent changes to their hearing status as a result. However, as the average age of workers is increasing, addressing hearing loss as part of the workplace … Continue reading Hearing Loss and the Workplace
Referral Program
A referral is one of the biggest compliments from our patients. The best way for our practice to continue to grow is through the referrals we receive from our satisfied clients. If you know someone who needs a hearing evaluation, tinnitus assessment, custom hearing protection, or a hearing aid assessment refer them to us and … Continue reading Referral Program
Hearing Aid Repair Clinic
On November 3rd in Elmsdale and November 4th in Upper Tantallon we will have a repair technician available from one of the world’s leading hearing aid manufacturers to give you a free clean and check of your hearing aid. This event is open to everyone in the community for ANY hearing aid make or model, … Continue reading Hearing Aid Repair Clinic
How to Clean Your Hearing Aid
It is very important to clean your hearing aids regularly. Proper cleaning helps prolong the life span of your hearing aid, ensures your hearing aid is working as it should and guarantees proper hygiene. Have a look at the link below to learn more: How to Clean a RITE How to Clean a BTE How to Clean … Continue reading How to Clean Your Hearing Aid
Difference between an Audiologist and Hearing Instrument Practitioner
Ever wonder what the difference is between an Audiologist and Hearing Instrument Practitioner? Check out this position paper by Speech Language and Audiology Canada for a detailed explanation. http://sac-oac.ca/system/files/resources/AUDs-HIPs-PositionPaper_EN.pdf#sthash.SXzBRIfs.dpuf
Join Us !
Join us on Saturday June 21st at the St. Margaret’s Bay Community Expo from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The event will be held at Shining Waters Marina (148 Nautical Way, Tantallon)
