Many people believe that hearing loss is simply a natural part of aging ’96 and assume that nothing need be done about it. If, like 80% of Canadians with untreated hearing loss, you’re embarrassed by hearing loss and avoiding a visit to an audiologist, you may be cutting yourself off from many…

At Soundwave Hearing Care we’re always trying to think of ways to help our patients cope with hearing loss by finding strategies to communicate more effectively. Audiologist prescribed hearing aids from our Calgary clinic will go a long way toward restoring your hearing but using a hearing device isn’t the same as…

The New Year is a time to celebrate what we’ve accomplished in the year behind us. It’s also an opportunity, however, to set goals for the year ahead of us. At Soundwave Hearing, your audiology clinic in Calgary clinic in Calgary, we’d like to remind everyone to take a few moments to…

As technology becomes more wireless and integrated, the hearing aid is becoming a more and more important part of people’s lives. These days, hearing aids aren’t just about amplifying the sound around you. They’re also about controlling which sounds you hear and when. Whether it’s focusing on a particular conversation, being aware of…

Did you know that, according to Statistics Canada, as many as 54% of Canadians over the age of 40 have some sort of hearing loss? Despite this number, an expert from the University of Alberta estimates that about 80% of Canadians who know they would benefit from hearing aids aren’t…

Do social gatherings make you uncomfortable because you have a difficult time discerning what people are saying? If so, you might have some degree of hearing loss, either in one or both ears. If this is the case, you’d likely benefit from a hearing assessment and discussion about hearing solutions…

Whether you’re a snowbird heading south for the season or simply looking for a brief winter getaway, if you’re new to wearing hearing aids, you may wonder what special considerations you need to take when you travel. Here’s a quick guide to travelling with your hearing device. What to Pack There are…

Maintaining the health of your hearing is important. Those affected by hearing loss often believe that once it starts, there’s nothing anybody can do about it. While that might have been true 30 or 40 years ago, advances in medical technology have made roughly 90% of noise-related hearing problems completely treatable. Here at the…

Do you and your employees work in a noise-rich environment? Are your students blasting loud music directly into their ears for hours on end in the classroom? Now more than ever, hearing loss is an issue that needs to be discussed. Not because it’s on the rise or because symptoms are becoming…

Hearing loss is a significant problem that often goes overlooked. Whether you’re young or old, it’s important to exercise caution when spending time in places or taking part in activities that could result in the development of tinnitus. You’d be surprised to find out just how little it takes to damage your hearing.…

When you work in an industry that exposes you to excessive noise levels, wearing equipment that protects your hearing is crucial. The failure to do this can result in permanent hearing loss that might easily have been prevented. Although it may be tempting to forego personal protective equipment (PPE) for the sake of convenience, you…

Losing even a small percentage of your hearing capability can be challenging. Most of us take the capacity to hear for granted. Once that ability begins to wane, the results may seem scary, overwhelming, and downright frustrating. Fortunately, you are not alone in your struggles with this particular impairment. You can turn…