Our Hearing Health Blog

Alyson Earle, Audiologist with Sackville and Alderney Hearing Centres talks about today's hearing aids Bluetooth capabilities. 

Alyson Earle, Audiologist explains why audiologists will almost always recommend you wear two hearing aids instead of just one if a hearing loss is in both ears.

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Alyson Earle, Audiologist with Sackville and Alderney Hearing Centres demonstrates an impression of the ear canal.

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Alyson Earle, Audiologist with Sackville and Alderney Hearing Centres explains various types of custom hearing protection.

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Alyson Earle, Audiologist, explains some hearing aid troubleshooting steps that can be done in the clinic when hearing aids aren't working properly.

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Alyson Earle, Audiologist with Sackville and Alderney Hearing Centres explains the various types of hearing aid dryers available.

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Alyson Earle, Audiologist explains how to locate your hearing aid(s) using the "Find my Hearing Aid" feature on the Widex MOMENT app.

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You know that sound when someone is speaking into a microphone, and they are too close to a nearby amplifier, so you hear that awful squealing?

Almost all of today’s hearing aids are Bluetooth compatible and can connect to most types of newer smartphone devices such as Apple and Android. Users can stream phone calls and videos as well as video chat with their loved ones.

Alyson Earle, Audiologist, explains how to pair Bluetooth compatible hearing aids to an Android smartphone for streaming. In the video, she pairs a set of Widex MOMENT mRIC R D hearing aids to a Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

We often get asked how to best prevent build-up of ear wax in the ear canal and if there is a build-up, what is the best way to treat it.

Before we get into the definition of musical ear syndrome, it is important to understand the basics of tinnitus, as musical ear syndrome is believed to be a form of tinnitus.

Many people assume that after being fit with new hearing aids, their hearing will be “perfect.” Some even expect that hearing aids give you “bionic hearing.” While hearing aids will improve your hearing dramatically, it is important to have realistic expectations when treating a hearing loss.

Alyson Earle, Certified Audiologist, explains how to pair Bluetooth compatible hearing aids to a smartphone for streaming. In the video, she pairs a set of Oticon OPN miniRITES to an iPhone XS.

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Alyson Earle, Certified Audiologist at Sackville & Alderney Hearing Centres provides tips on how to best wear a mask while also wearing hearing aids.

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Have you been humming and hawing over whether to get your hearing checked? Or get hearing aids? Is this because you know someone who knows someone who hated their hearing aids in 1992? Or because you know someone else who knows someone who said their hearing aids never worked right?

If you answer “yes” to any of these 7 questions, contact one of our clinics to have your hearing checked by one of our certified audiologists.

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This video will show you how to properly insert and remove Oticon Opn S receiver-in-the-ear (RITE) hearing aids.

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Many of you would argue sense of sight is more important than sense of hearing. Just think of all the people you know that wear glasses, contact lenses, or have had Lasik. Now think of Grandpa. You might know, or suspect, Grandpa has hearing loss, but no way will he get hearing aids!

You’ve probably heard the term telehealth recently especially during the last few months as we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic.

We often talk about hearing loss caused from noise-exposure and aging because these are two of the most common causes of hearing loss. But the reality is, there are many different causes of hearing loss as well as different types of hearing loss. 

Living through a pandemic is challenging for everyone. Unfortunately, with a hearing loss it can be even more difficult. Here are some communication tips and hearing aid reminders for maintaining good hearing health during this challenging time:

Most of the time, hearing loss affects both ears and to the same degree. But sometimes, the level of hearing loss can differ from ear to ear, and in some cases, one ear can have normal hearing while the other ear has severe-to-profound hearing loss.

While hearing loss can be caused by factors we can’t control such as genetics and aging, other causes of hearing loss can be prevented.

Can ear infections cause hearing loss? The short answer is yes. But most of the time, when hearing loss is caused by an ear infection, it is temporary. For the most part, ear infections cause a type of hearing loss called conductive hearing loss.