Understanding high frequency hearing loss Do you struggle to hear certain sounds but hear some sounds well? If you can’t understand a small child speaking to you or pick out the high notes in your favourite songs, you may have high frequency hearing loss. Symptoms of high frequency hearing loss…

Hearing loss affects people of all ages and can be caused by a variety of factors. However, there are two basic types: conductive hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss. Here’s what you should know about each of them. Conductive hearing loss Conductive hearing loss is caused by issues with the…

If you have a hearing impairment that can be improved by wearing hearing aids, failing to use these devices might actually make your condition worse. What’s more, untreated hearing loss can negatively affect your overall health, trigger depression and lead to social isolation. While there are many reasons you might…

Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), also referred to as nerve-related or hair-cell hearing loss, is triggered by a problem with the inner ear. Here’s what you should know about this condition and how hearing aids can help. Symptoms of SNHL This type of hearing loss can occur in one or both…

Even when they’re minor, head injuries and concussions can cause a variety of problems, such as dizziness, confusion, vomiting, headaches and fatigue. However, some serious issues caused by head trauma sometimes go unnoticed, and that’s the case for hearing loss. How brain injuries affect hearing The auditory pathway is quite…

While both men and women have ears, sometimes one suspects that the other isn’t listening to them. As it turns out, they’re not entirely wrong. Studies show that men and women do, in fact, hear and listen differently. Processing language While the anatomy of the ear is the same regardless…

COVID-19: can the virus cause hearing loss? Since the first cases of SARS-CoV-2 were reported in December 2019, there’s been a growing understanding of how this virus affects the body. For example, it was discovered that in addition to respiratory issues, symptoms of COVID-19 can include a loss of smell…

Do you find yourself turning up the TV to understand what’s going on? Or maybe you struggle to hear what other people are saying to you? If so, you may have a hearing impairment. Regrettably, many people in Calgary and throughout Alberta can’t easily pay for a hearing test or…

I live in Dawson Creek, BC about a 1.5 hour drive from your Grande Prairie location. I booked my initial appointment with Tracy Smith. At her previous employer, she was the audiologist that helped me with my first hearing aids. I went to Soundwave because I was so impressed with…

Smartphone apps can simplify the lives of people with hearing impairments and communication difficulties. Since mask-wearing can make it more difficult to make out what people are saying, some of these may be especially useful during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are four apps that can help you manage hearing difficulties…

The COVID-19 pandemic has made wearing a mask a regular part of everyday life. While putting one on can help protect you from the virus, it can also make communication more difficult. This is especially true for people with a hearing impairment. Soundwave Hearing Care recognizes that many of our…

Here’s what you should know about sensorineural hearing loss, including the signs and symptoms to look out for, and where to seek treatment.   What is sensorineural hearing loss? “Sensorineural” refers to any sense perception that’s facilitated by nerve cells. In the case of hearing, this refers to the hair…