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Now the choice is yours - Rechargeable vs disposable hearing aid batteries
Batteries are an integral part of all hearing aids. As a matter of fact, all hearing aids have the same...
Posted on: 09/18/2020
Our best hearing aid just got better, again
Since they were introduced to the public two years ago, our cutting edge Livio AI hearing aids have been...
Posted on: 09/09/2020
Understanding the life span of your hearing aid batteries
When you hear a little voice say, “LOW BATTERY” right into your ear, it can be very annoying....
Posted on: 08/28/2020
Properly cleaning and caring for your hearing aid
If you make an investment in an item, it’s important to properly maintain that investment to confirm...
Posted on: 08/20/2020
Tinnitus - questions, answers and more
Tinnitus affects nearly 9.2 million Canadians. We’ve answered some few frequently asked questions in...
Posted on: 08/14/2020
It’s okay to feel stressed during these times
There’s no doubt that most of us are feeling extremely stressed during these difficult and uncertain...
Posted on: 08/06/2020
Virtual communication tips for those with hearing loss
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, work-from-home or shelter-in-place orders required communities...
Posted on: 08/01/2020
What to expect at your hearing healthcare appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic
Our hearing is essential. Our ability to hear makes it easier to stay connected to loved ones and the world...
Posted on: 07/07/2020
Social distancing doesn’t have to lead to social isolation for those with hearing loss
Untreated hearing loss is known to raise the risk of social isolation. The connection between hearing loss,...
Posted on: 04/13/2020
Stay connected and check in on your loved ones with the Thrive Care app
With the current global situation, stress levels are high for all of us, but may be even more so for...
Posted on: 04/09/2020
Your first hearing appointment and test - what to expect
Considering booking an appointment to have your hearing checked? (That’s great! Being aware of your...
Posted on: 03/10/2020
Hearing loss - the most common causes
There are quite a few causes of hearing loss. The most common causes of hearing loss are exposure to loud...
Posted on: 03/03/2020
Early warning signs of hearing loss
Hearing loss is often considered an invisible health condition, therefore early hearing loss signs often go...
Posted on: 02/25/2020
Dining out with hearing loss - 5 tips to improve your experience
Do you believe that restaurants have gotten louder over the years? They actually have! According to...
Posted on: 02/18/2020
What are hearing doctors called?
Audiology is the branch of science that deals with hearing. Audiologists are licensed healthcare...
Posted on: 02/11/2020
6 tips to help tinnitus patients
It’s not uncommon to hear certain people in the hearing industry quip, “Patients with tinnitus...
Posted on: 02/07/2020
Hearing loss raises the risk of social isolation
Hellen Keller famously said, “Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from...
Posted on: 01/28/2020
Could Cavemen hear better than we can?
Science Magazine published an article suggesting early hominins, who lived over two million years ago,...
Posted on: 01/24/2020
Various medications can cause hearing loss
Over 200 medications are known to be ototoxic (literally meaning “poisonous to the ears”)....
Posted on: 01/17/2020
Enhance the benefits of hearing aids with new wireless accessories
With all the progress and advancements of today’s hearing aids and all the things they can do - no...