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email: info@davidsonhearingaids.com
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Masks and Hearing Aids

Masks and Hearing Aids

We seem to be moving towards a time where everyone will be wearing masks in public places. When we are able to open our clinic doors again, staff and clients alike will most likely be donning masks. Although more and more articles and papers are coming out by the day...

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Presbycusis and it’s effects on speech understanding

Presbycusis and it’s effects on speech understanding

What is Presbycusis? Presbycusis is a pattern of hearing loss found in older adults, also known as age related hearing loss. The natural degeneration of the hearing system as we age is common. A typical onset of presbycusis can go unnoticed for 2-5 years. The slow...

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Untreated hearing loss increases daily fatigue

Untreated hearing loss increases daily fatigue

Managing Fatigue and Hearing Loss Increased hearing difficulties linked to the presence of a hearing loss can introduce cognitive and physical efforts that cause a strain on ones mental and physical state. We often feel tired after going to a concert or speaking with...

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2020 New Years Resolution – Hearing Health Edition

2020 New Years Resolution – Hearing Health Edition

Hearing health may not seem like the most obvious choice for a New Year's resolution, however making your hearing a priority can have long-term health benefits. Advocacy for hearing health is on the rise. There are numerous long-term health conditions that have...

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Irritability To Noise Increases As We Age

Irritability To Noise Increases As We Age

Loud noise can become more irritating as we age. Loud environments such as restaurants, social gatherings, airplanes, loud traffic and even loud voices can become irritating. As a result, these loud sounds in our everyday life can become harder to tolerate. Increased...

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Hearing Aids and Listening Ability Improve with Time

Hearing Aids and Listening Ability Improve with Time

Wearing a new pair of hearing aids is always an adjustment, regardless if you are a new or long-time user. It can take several days up to several months for certain individuals to acclimate. This is due to the new sounds, the different processing patterns of noise and...

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Diabetes Awareness and Hearing Loss

Diabetes Awareness and Hearing Loss

November represents Diabetes Awareness Month. Did you know that diabetes is one of the most common diseases that affects Canadians? Diabetes is another major area for concern within the research community. Researchers believe that individuals who have diabetes are...

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Sound Quality is Tied to Dome Size and Style

Sound Quality is Tied to Dome Size and Style

Do Dome Sizes Really Matter? Users of RIC (receiver-in-the-canal) or RITE (receiver-in-the-ear) hearing aids most commonly use silicone domes to direct the amplified sounds into their ear canals. Many different dome sizes and styles are available for each model of...

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