If you have been diagnosed with a hearing loss, you may be considering amplification. If you have an aidable hearing loss in both ears, it is important to fit both ears with hearing aids. Your brain uses timing and intensity differences between the ears to determine what direction sounds are coming from. Your ears also
Read moreWhat is your biggest fear about aging? A survey was commissioned by the drug company Pfizer in conjunction with about a dozen health advocacy organizations to help encourage dialogue about aging. The survey also aimed to shed light on people’s fears. Surprisingly, only 7% over 65 said their biggest fear was dying. A whopping 64%
Read moreDuring this time, wearing a face mask in public spaces has become more and more common. Some areas of the province are now requiring face masks to be worn in all indoor retail settings. This poses a challenge for those who wear hearing aids. Both in the fact that masks muffle the sound when someone
Read moreYou want your hearing aids to perform optimally and last for many years to come. If you are a new hearing aid user or have had aids for a while but could use refresher, here are some tips for taking care of your hearing aids. To avoid unnecessary battery drain while you are not using
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