Achieving better hearing requires much more than great technology. It also requires a long-term relationship with somebody that has helped hundreds of others to achieve the outcome that you’re looking for. It also requires somebody who will be by your side for the...
Although you may not have heard of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), it is extremely common. Nearly 50% of older adults aged 70 or older will face challenges related to BPPV. So, what is it, and if you’re concerned about the symptoms - what can you do about...
Not long ago, ReSound announced the release of their much-anticipated hearing technology, the ReSound ONE. If you’ve been following ReSound for a while now, then you’ll be aware of the high standing reputation they hold in the industry. Notably, there is a lot of...
In light of recent tragic events in the community, I felt that it was my duty as an audiologist to talk about tinnitus. In this article, I’ll focus on three areas. 1) What is tinnitus?2) What can cause tinnitus?3) What can be done to make it better? What Is Tinnitus?...
For one reason or another, there has always been this stigma surrounding hearing loss that it’s something that happens to the elderly, which seems to prevent people from giving it much thought even if they experience hearing challenges. The truth is, this is simply...
Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions to affect adults as they age, and it can have a significant impact particularly when it comes to their quality of life. Sound is such a big part of your everyday life: the doorbell rings, your dog barks, your friends...
When it comes to choosing a hearing aid, it can be tempting to think that hearing aids fall into three categories – poor, good, best. It doesn’t happen this way though. Since 1986, Acadian Hearing Services has established a reputation both locally, here in Lake...
The ability to hear conversations, especially when it comes to understanding important information, is a critical element in daily living. Sadly, only one in five individuals diagnosed with hearing loss actually get the help they need from hearing aids. According to...
Many individuals with hearing loss are exhausted at the end of a normal day due to the added strain of following conversations they can't hear well. The use of hearing aids makes conversations easier to follow, reducing daily fatigue, but they have to perform at their...
On November 1st, we introduced the ‘SWLA Strong Holiday Hearing Aid Giveaway’. We invited our patients and friends to nominate somebody special within the community that deserves a complimentary pair of hearing aids as well as our advanced audiological care. We wanted...
