If your ear keeps fluttering, it can be frustrating to try and listen to the conversation around you when there’s a distracting noise that seems to be coming from nowhere. This “fluttering” can also sound like a quivering vibration or intermittent buzzing sounds. ...
Apple Officially Announce a Hearing Aid Feature | Will This Reach Canada?
On September 9, 2024, Apple hosted a virtual event to unveil the latest updates to their product lineup, including the new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Earlier this year, rumours circulated about a potential 'Hearing Aid Mode' in the works, so we eagerly tuned in...
The Shocking Connections Between Cognitive Decline and Hearing Loss
There’s a number of recently published scientific studies that show direct correlations between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline. Your cognitive abilities are related to your brain’s ability to remember information, hold fine motor skills, and recall...
Can Tinnitus Be Caused by Stress?
Tinnitus is a frustrating and stressful noise in the ears, often heard as ringing, buzzing or whistling. There are multiple causes of tinnitus, including hearing loss challenges, noise trauma and illness – but for many people with tinnitus, stress is one of the...
9 Animals with Amazing Hearing
Our human ears can hear a wide range of sounds. On average, a person with healthy hearing can hear between 20 Hz and 20,000 kHz. But have you ever wondered how our hearing abilities stack up against those of the animal kingdom? Animals have honed their abilities so...
Is Apple’s ‘Hearing Aid Mode’ Going to Happen?
Although nothing is confirmed at the time of publishing this article, based on speculation from several reputable forums and news outlets, Apple is planning to enter the hearing care market in the near future. Here’s everything that we know up until now. In January...
Hearing Aid Coverage in Ontario
Hearing aids are life-changing for many people who struggle with a hearing loss, but they also require a financial investment. Like many things in life, with advancements, inflation and the general cost of living, hearing aids are getting more expensive. The good...
Traditional vs. Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries
Hearing aids come in many different styles, but they all have the same major components – a microphone, an amplifier, a receiver and a battery. Hearing aid batteries were once disposable, but today, many manufacturers produce hearing aids with rechargeable batteries. ...
Types of Custom Earmolds
This may be surprising, but most hearing clinics do more than just hearing assessments and hearing aids! There are several different types of earmolds with uses outside of hearing aid care. While custom earmolds are all made with the same technique, the...
What Should You Do with Older Hearing Aids?
Whether you’re considering an upgrade to the latest technology, you’ve stumbled upon a forgotten pair of hearing aids tucked away in a drawer or you’ve recently lost a loved one who used hearing aids, you might be wondering what to do with those older devices. Don’t...