December 13, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
It’s an amazing and wonderful experience, having a child. But when it comes to how it can make you feel, it can be pretty uncomfortable, at least sometimes. There are all kinds of strange side effects, like morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. Getting there can be a bit of a process, […]
December 6, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Kids have a tendency to fall on a daily basis. Wiping out on your bicycle? That’s normal. Tripping over your own feet when you’re running outside? Happens every day. Kids are very limber so, no big deal. They bounce back quite easily. The same cannot be said as you age. The older you get, the […]
November 29, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
You asked for help with one simple chore: take the trash out. But, regrettably, it never got done. When you ask why they didn’t do it, your partner says “I never heard you ask me”. Crazy how that works, how your partner didn’t hear the one thing you asked them to do. This “selective hearing” […]
November 14, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Let’s face it, there’s no escape from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. Sure, coloring your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t really change your age. But did you know that hearing loss has also been connected to health issues associated with aging that are treatable, and in some instances, […]
November 9, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when someone mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But today, AI is a reality that we all need to get accustomed to. When it comes to hearing aids, this is especially true. The times when hearing aids simply increased the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone forever. AI is […]
November 1, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
You know you’re feeling moody these days but you’re not exactly sure why. Well, it was irritating earlier today when you felt left out of the meeting at work. Last night your daughter seemed frustrated with you when you asked her to turn the tv volume up over and over again resulting in her suddenly […]
October 23, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Subtle changes in your hearing can be difficult to notice because of how slowly hearing loss normally progresses. Even though children are regularly tested, most adults don’t even think about scheduling a hearing test like they would their vision. So why should your hearing be any less relevant than your vision? It’s essential to get […]
October 18, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Have you ever misplaced your earbuds? (Or, maybe, inadvertently left them in the pocket of a sweatshirt that went through the laundry?) All of a sudden, your morning jog is a million times more boring. Your commute or train ride is dreary and dull. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers considerably. Sometimes, […]
October 11, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
We usually think of hearing loss as something that advances little by little. This can make the symptoms difficult to detect. It’s nothing to worry about, you simply need the volume on the TV a bit louder, no big deal, right? That’s usually the case, yes, but not always. It turns out hearing loss can […]
October 4, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Most people are pleased with their hearing aids: 91% of hearing aid wearers are satisfied with the hearing aid experience when talking one-on-one, based on a recent survey. When speaking about specific activities, 85% were satisfied in a group setting and watching TV, 78% while in the store, and 75% in a restaurant or on […]