Many people with hearing loss purchase hearing aids but end up not using them nearly enough or placing them in a drawer, hidden away. According to one survey, only 30% of those who would benefit from hearing aids use them. Why is this? When people need glasses to see, there is not as much reluctance … Continue reading
If you or a loved one suspects that you cannot hear as well as you used to, you may be long overdue for a hearing test. Hearing, like eyesight, can change over time. Sometimes quickly. And sometimes so gradually that you may not even notice it. Your loved ones, however, are likely aware of changes … Continue reading
Buying a hearing aid and simply inserting it into your ear is not enough. There are several more critical steps that hearing aid providers must complete to ensure your hearing aid purchase is beneficial to you. As hearing health professionals, we not only want you to understand how to use your new hearing aids but … Continue reading
Do you ever experience a buzzing, ringing, roaring, or clicking sound in your ears that just won’t go away? If yes, you may be one of the millions of individuals worldwide who suffer from tinnitus. In this article, we will discuss tinnitus, its causes, and your options for tinnitus treatment in Thunder Bay. Tinnitus, often … Continue reading
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM). The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association founded Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) in 1927 to promote awareness of hearing and speech impairments and motivate people to think about their hearing and have it tested. In Canada, the Canadian Hearing Society (CHS) joins the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association … Continue reading