Have you ever been in the middle of the roadway and your car breaks down? It’s not a fun situation. Your car has to be safely pulled off the road. And then, for whatever reason, you probably open your hood and have a look at your engine. What’s funny is that you do this even […]
It’s something lots of individuals suffer with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its effect on personal relationships. Hearing loss can cause communication obstacles that lead to misunderstandings and frustration for both partners. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it a great opportunity to express your love and appreciation […]
Have you ever purchased one of those “one size fits all” t-shirts only to be dismayed (and shocked) when the shirt does not, in fact, fit as advertised? It’s sort of a bummer, isn’t it? The fact is that there’s almost nothing in the world that is really a “one size fits all”. That’s not […]
Are you forgetting something? You aren’t imagining it. It really is becoming harder to remember things in everyday life. Once you notice it, loss of memory seems to develop quickly. It becomes more incapacitating the more aware of it you become. Did you know memory loss is connected to hearing loss? If you believe that […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 60% of people in Canada suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects on a […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
