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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Did you know that losing your hearing takes a toll on your brain? Many studies have shown that hearing loss can lead to thinking and memory problems, making you more susceptible to dementia. At Soundwave Hearing Care, we encourage you to take steps to protect your hearing so that your…

If you live in and around Calgary, you’re no stranger to cold weather. But did you know that the cold can affect your hearing? If you wear a hearing aid, it’s important to know how to protect your ears and devices. Our audiology experts are happy to offer some tips…

Now that the kids are back in school, it’s important to make sure that they’re getting the support they need to succeed. If your child is having trouble understanding speech or other types of sounds, you should take them to a hearing clinic that offers auditory processing assessments. Auditory Processing…

Hearing loss can be an isolating experience, but with today’s hearing aids, you can stay more connected to the world around you than ever before. Not only are modern listening devices sleek, powerful and virtually undetectable, they can also be enhanced with wireless accessories and apps that allow you to…

A decibel is a unit of measure that compares two power levels, most often used when talking about sound intensity. In audiology, we use decibels when testing people’s hearing and identifying which sounds can damage human eardrums. Keep reading to learn more about how decibels are calculated and what kinds…

Many people with a hearing impairment are reluctant to talk about their experiences, or even admit they need hearing aids. In some cases, this is because they don’t want to draw attention to their condition. At Soundwave Hearing Clinic, we believe it’s important to help combat the stigma of hearing…

Gone are the days when you needed another device to stream music from your phone while wearing your hearing aids. Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, the hearing devices of today can connect to your electronics to allow you to listen to your favourite podcasts or music and let you watch TV…