The holiday season is a time to reconnect with loved ones, share special moments, and enjoy the festivities. But if you’ve been struggling to hear conversations, constantly turning up the TV, or finding it harder to hear in noisy environments, it may be time to consider how hearing aids can improve your holiday experience. This … Continue reading
As we observe National Audiology Awareness Month this October, it’s essential to focus on the significance of hearing health in Thunder Bay and the proactive steps we can take to protect our hearing. Hearing loss affects millions of Canadians and can often go unnoticed until it becomes a significant barrier to communication and daily activities. … Continue reading
Technology continues to redefine the way we live our lives. For those with hearing aids, the Oticon Companion App is a game-changer, offering a powerful tool that enhances your hearing experience in multiple ways. Imagine having the ability to discreetly control and customize your hearing aids, track your hearing aid’s battery levels, and even receive … Continue reading
In the realm of hearing, the term “selective hearing” often carries a negative connotation. However, the ability to focus on specific sounds in a noisy environment is a remarkable feat of cooperation between the ears and the brain. At Expert Hearing Solutions in Thunder Bay, we love delving into the science behind this phenomenon and … Continue reading
Employers are responsible for ensuring their employees’ safety, including protecting them from workplace hazards such as noise-induced hearing loss. As a result, it is common for workplaces to require new hires to undergo a hearing test as a pre-hire requirement. In addition, some jobs may require periodic audiometric testing to monitor hearing health and prevent … 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
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