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Understanding the different levels of hearing loss:

Understanding the different levels of hearing loss:

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,...

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Could You Benefit From Seeing an Audiologist?

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...

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Why You Should Wear Your Hearing Aids All The Time

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...

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The Noise In Our Lives

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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