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Are Hand Dryers Hurting Your Ears?
Many people dislike the automated hand dryers found in public washrooms. They don’t seem to dry your hands very well and they’re often uncomfortably loud. In fact, did you know they produce sounds that could potentially be harmful to your ears? Sound levels of hand dryers When she was just…
Find the Right Hearing Solution for You
Before your appointment at our Calgary hearing aid and audiology clinic, you may wonder what type of hearing aid best suits your needs. While your hearing aid will be chosen and customized to suit your needs, there are a few broad categories of hearing aids to consider. If you’re curious…
Great Apps for Parents of Hard-of-Hearing Children
Modern technology has changed the way kids learn. Apps made for smartphones and tablets offer useful resources for children in a variety of special situations. If you’re the parent of a hard-of-hearing child, it’s important you give them the best tools to help them develop their communication skills. These are…
How Hearing Loss is Connected to Other Health Problems
Did you know that untreated hearing loss can increase your risk for developing cognitive issues, dementia and depression? Or that those with a hearing impairment are more likely to have a fall? Indeed, scientists have observed that treating hearing loss, can reverse or even prevent some conditions. Here’s what you…
Hearing Loss In The Service Industry: Does Your Workplace Pose A Risk?
Did you know that those who work at nightclubs, concert halls and bars are at risk for noise-induced hearing loss? Many patients who visit our clinic work in the service industry. Most of us think of hearing loss as related to construction or manufacturing jobs involving large machinery, but noise…
Earlier Detection – Better the Outcome
Every year, Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) dedicates the month of May to Speech and Hearing Month, an event aimed at raising public awareness about the importance of early detection and intervention for people with hearing and communication disorders. This year’s theme, Communication across the lifespan, calls attention to the…
Communicating When You Have A Hearing Impairment
People all over Calgary suffer from hearing loss. If you’re one of them, you may have a hard time communicating with others. While wearing a hearing aid and scheduling regular audiology appointments can help, there are other ways to ensure effective communication. How hearing impairments affect communication Living with hearing…
How To Be A Better Listener
While having a hearing impairment makes communicating with others difficult, it’s not the only reason you’re not listening. Hearing aids will help you hear, but becoming a better listener requires effort. Causes of poor listening Distraction is one of the main causes of poor listening. Here’s why: You can’t hear…
Which Hearing Aids are Best?
Did you know that 10% of Canadians live with hearing loss, but that only one in six of them are treating their impairment with hearing aids? At Soundwave Hearing Care (we have hearing clinics in Calgary Grande Prairie, High River and Lethbridge), we understand that shopping for hearing aids can…
3 facts about hearing loss for World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day takes place every year on March 3. This campaign is organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and aims to raise awareness about hearing loss prevention and promote ear and hearing care across the globe. Before 2016, this event was called International Ear Care Day, and in some…
What’s The Best Hearing Protection For Hunters?
A gunshot at close range has a volume of 165 dB. This is loud enough to cause permanent hearing damage to unprotected ears. The recommended noise exposure limit without hearing protection is 140 dB. Hearing protection is therefore a must-have for any hunter. But not just any kind of hearing…
4 Tips For Preventing Hearing Loss In Your Children
Hearing loss in children is of particular concern today, owing to the widespread use of personal audio devices. In response to this growing issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) established the World Hearing Forum (WHF), an advocacy network that promotes ear and hearing care. To prevent hearing loss in your…