You may first notice it in a quiet room: voices seem fuller on one side, or one hearing aid crackles while the other sounds clear. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sound in a way that feels natural, so if one sounds different or less clear than the other, it should be examined. At The […]
A hearing aid that goes quiet halfway through a family dinner or a meeting is more than an inconvenience. Hearing aid batteries usually last anywhere from three days to several weeks, depending mainly on usage and battery type, so knowing what to expect from your own devices helps you plan ahead. At The Hearing Place […]
Hearing aids sit in or behind your ears from morning to night, so they pick up earwax, skin oils, and moisture that can dull the sound over time. A consistent hearing aid cleaning routine keeps your devices working well and prevents the frustration of wax and moisture interfering with what you hear. At The Hearing […]
A clogged ear can make a busy conversation sound like it’s coming through a wall, and it’s confusing when there’s no earwax to explain it. At The Hearing Place in Northland Centre, audiologists Erin (Carter) Davis, M.Sc., R.Aud, Au.D., the clinic’s owner, and Josie Andres, M.Cl.Sc., R.Aud., help patients across Calgary, AB, understand what is […]
When you think about hearing, you probably picture sound entering your ears and traveling to your brain. While that process is accurate, the way we experience sound is far more complex. The shape of your outer ear plays an important role in helping your brain interpret where sounds come from and how they move through […]
Hearing loss affects much more than the ability to hear sounds. While many people think of hearing impairment as a physical change involving the ears, research shows that untreated hearing loss can influence communication, relationships, emotional health, and overall quality of life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 1.5 billion people worldwide […]
For many people, driving represents freedom, independence, and adventure. Whether you enjoy weekend road trips, motorcycle rides, boating, or outdoor activities, your favorite vehicles can be an important part of your lifestyle. However, many people do not realize that everyday transportation and recreational vehicles can expose the ears to potentially harmful levels of noise. Over […]
Have you ever noticed a strange sound in your ears that no one else can hear? It may feel like a layer of static, a soft rushing wind, buzzing, humming, or a high-pitched tone that follows you throughout the day. This experience is real and medically recognized. When you hear a sound without an external […]
It’s been a long day, and there’s nothing you’re looking forward to more than a good night’s sleep. You finally lie down, ambient environmental sounds fade away, and a piercing auditory buzz suddenly becomes completely overwhelming. Should your phantom ear noises seem much more severe at bedtime, rest assured that this is not a trick […]
It is incredibly common for individuals to resist getting hearing instruments simply because they dread a bulky appearance or an uncomfortable fit. Such reluctance is perfectly natural when you consider past technology! In some cases, people even worried that they might be left out of conversation altogether by others who assumed they wouldn’t be able […]
