By Nicole Pottinger, H.I.S.As the spring season approaches and we begin to venture out after being stuck indoors through the frigid cold winter months, we also tend to begin getting involved with social activities again. It’s also an ideal time to start attending appointments for our health if we didn’t…
Often at our clinic we have people who call to book appointments for their partner or spouse, usually accusing them of selective listening. Of course, we’ve all heard the phrase. The conversation typically goes something like this: “he sits in front of the TV and hears it just fine but…
As the family member of someone with hearing loss, I think it’s easy to forget what life is like for them. You may get frustrated when they ask you to repeat things, or when trying to get their attention from another room, or trying to communicate in a noisy environment.…
As frustrating as it can be for a hard of hearing person to communicate with their loved ones and friends, it can be equally frustrating for others to communicate with them. Communication is a two-way street and both sides must work together to facilitate a healthy conversation. Thankfully, there are…
I’m sure you know what a hearing aid is and what it is for, but how does it work and what are the differences between different models? There are four basic components to a hearing aid. The first is a microphone which picks up the incoming sound. Next you have…
Sylvia: I hear that hearing aid batteries cost a fortune. Is that true? John Thistle BC-HIS: This is a common misconception. On average our patient’s pay $83.20 per year for batteries between two hearing aids. There are a variety of different batteries available, all varying qualities. One of the largest factors in the…
It can be really tough to know when you need to be protecting your hearing or not. Of course, there are the obvious places such as a car race or front row at a rock concert but there are many other situations we normally don’t think of. Recently, my family…
Bruce: I’m not having any trouble with my hearing, is there any point in having a hearing test? John Thistle BC-HIS: YES!! Everyone should have their hearing tested at least once so they know where things stand, even if there are no indications of having any challenges. Early this summer, a young lady…
What does local mean? When you purchase local, you are purchasing from a neighbour. You are purchasing from a professional who you can count on to provide a service who will be accountable and committed to you. They must be committed because you’ll see them at the farmer’s market on…
There are over 300,000 Canadians, like you, who experience tinnitus—sound or noise that is heard with no external sound source. Until recently, tinnitus was considered hopeless for the estimated 250 million people worldwide who suffered from it. For most, tinnitus is just a sporadic annoyance; a small buzz or ring…
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