Category Archives: Managing your hearing
Jul 11 2019
Two ears vs. one: sound localization
Did you know that being able to tell what direction a sound is coming from depends on both ears working together? That’s right. Our ears combine the information coming from both sides in order to locate where a sound is coming from. This ability is compromised when one ear isn’t hearing at the same level […]
Jun 27 2019
Be kind to your ears this Canada Day weekend
Happy Canada Day weekend! The Holiday weekend is full of great events such as live music, fireworks, and parades. While these events provide good fun, they can also be hard on our ears. So, while at the events you happen to be enjoying this year, be sure to keep your hearing in mind. If you […]
Jun 13 2019
Tips for adjusting to your hearing aids
So, you have just been fit with your hearing aids. Adapting to hearing new sounds can be a bit overwhelming at first. So, here are some tips to help you adjust to your new devices. Wear your hearing aids consistently. Your ears and brain need time to adapt to new sounds. The only way this […]
May 01 2019
How your hearing can affect your participation in healthcare
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that patients with hearing loss actively participated in their own healthcare less than those with no hearing loss. Those who reported ‘some trouble’ hearing were 42% more at risk of low participation in their healthcare, while those who reported ‘a lot of […]
Apr 04 2019
If only people would stop mumbling
“If only people would stop mumbling I would be able to hear them.” Do you ever find yourself saying this? If so, you may have hearing loss. While it is true, some people do mumble, not being able to hear people clearly is an early symptom of hearing loss. Hearing usually decreases very gradually. Early […]
Mar 06 2019
Can you wear your hearing aids when you fly?
This is a question we get asked fairly often. The answer is yes, you can wear your hearing aids when you fly. What you may find is that the noise level on airplanes can be annoying. This can be the case even if you don’t wear hearing aids. If you find aircraft noise too loud […]
Feb 21 2019
Symptoms of middle ear infection
Winter is the season for colds, and with them increased risk of middle ear infection. What is it about having a cold that increases the risk of a ear infection? In short, the middle ear and throat are connected via the Eustachian tube. An upper respiratory tract infection can cause inflammation of the throat and […]
Jan 31 2019
Winter weather can increase the risk of moisture damage to your hearing aids.
It’s winter in Atlantic Canada. That means, snow, ice, and wild changes in temperature. This type of weather can increase the risk of moisture damage to your hearing aids. The best thing you can do is try to keep your hearing aids dry. Cover your ears with a headband or hood to prevent snow and […]
Jan 24 2019
Hearing loss or memory issue?
Continuing the discussion we started last week on memory, let’s look at how hearing loss could potentially mimic some of the early signs of conditions that affect memory, such as Alzheimer’s. Recent studies that have investigated this found that a small percentage of those who thought they might have a memory condition turned out to […]
Jan 17 2019
How hearing and short-term memory are linked
Do you experience trouble recalling the name of a person you just met or information you just received? While there are many possible reasons for this, one could be hearing loss. Several studies over the past few decades have shown that hearing loss can affect short term memory.
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