There are 5 different levels of hearing loss: mild, moderate, moderately-severe, severe and profound. Mild Hearing Loss (26 dB- 40dB): this type of hearing loss is often associated with the inability to hear soft sounds. These sounds often include rustling leaves,...
Could You Benefit From Seeing an Audiologist?
According to Statistics Canada, 1 in 10 adults report having some degree of hearing loss and that number rises to over 1 in 4 for those over 75 years old. However, a study on the actual prevalence of hearing loss, not simply self reported hearing loss, suggests that...
Why You Should Wear Your Hearing Aids All The Time
A common question I hear is “Why do I need to wear my hearing aids if I am home alone with nothing to listen to?” Our brain is designed to focus in on any new sound, and even if there is no one talking to you, there are always sounds in our environment. It is...
The Noise In Our Lives
According to the American Occupational Health and Safety Administration, people should not be exposed to sounds over 115 decibels (dB) for more than 15 minutes at a time. Prolonged exposure to high amplitude sounds can have serious repercussions...
Feedback
What is hearing aid feedback and why does it happen? Feedback is caused when sound from a speaker enters a microphone and is reamplified over and over, getting louder each time until it pushes the system to capacity. In an auditorium it is the loud squeal we hear from...
New York Times: Researching drugs that aim to cure hearing loss
Hearing loss can be caused by a number of things, including consistent noise exposure, genetics, or natural aging. Fortunately, we have a variety of treatments options for those who suffer from hearing loss, but none thus far treat the underlying cause of hearing...
5 reasons why you should never use Q-tips
Growing up, we were always told by our mothers: “don’t forget to clean your ears”. But contrary to what our mothers believed, ear wax is actually very important in maintaining a healthy ear. Here are 5 great reason we should never use Q-tips to clean our ears: Ear wax...
Hearing Loss and Room Acousitcs
People who suffer from hearing loss and/or wear hearing aids often experience difficulties communicating in certain environments. For those who hear perfectly, it can be difficult to foresee these environmental obstacles. One of the main contributing factors which may...