The Hearing Loss Clinic

Sometimes when we think about going to the doctor our imaginations can run wild. We can feel nervous, uncomfortable, and unsure of what to expect. Here is a peek at one of our sound booths to ease those feelings. Our goal at The Hearing Loss Clinic is for each and every patient to feel comfortable and heard. We’d like to think that you’ll feel at home with us.... Comfy chairs, hot beverages, smiling faces, and one on one care and support. Let this be the year that you hear the difference. Visit Hearingloss.ca or give one of our clinics a call. #hearinghealth #hearingmatters #hearingtest #audiology #audiologist #hearingaids #starkeylivio #starkey #hearinglossawareness #leadwithheart #healthmatters #positivethinking #2021goals

Asking for help isn’t always easy for everyone. Sometimes as friends and family we need to look out for those closest to us. If you think someone you know might be experiencing hearing loss, here is a list of common signs to watch for. * They appear to hear people talk but have difficulty understanding some of the words. * They’re constantly asking people to repeat themselves.... * They have a hard time understanding women and children’s voices. * They have a hard time understanding in a crowd. * It’s hard for them to understand on the phone. * They favor one ear over the other. * They complain of a ringing sensation in one or both ears. * They often appear uncomfortable in social occasions they used to enjoy. * They seem withdrawn, depressed or irritable. * Other friends or family members have noticed their difficulty hearing. Most people wait years before they seek help, and this is why they need support from their friends and family. Hearing loss is more common than you think, and we are here to help break the stigma around it. Let’s all work together by talking to one and another. Hearingloss.ca #hearinglossawareness #hearinghealth #hearingtest #hearinglosswontstopme #wecanhelp #leadwithheart #hearingtechnology #audiology #yychealth #bchealth #familymatters #oneteamonegoal #positivethinking

Staying Healthy From The Inside Out - Who doesn’t love seeing all the steps they’ve taken in a day? Most people wear their fitness trackers on their wrist, but did you know Scientists have proven that the ear is the more reliable place to track the bodies movement and health? In 2015 Outside magazine wrote:... While the wrist is full of muscles and tendons that move, the ear is all cartilage and about the most inert part of your body. It’s also dark and the arteries here are near the surface of the skin. Shove a sensor into your ear and the signal is about 100 times clearer than at the wrist. And MIT Technology Review agrees, writing in 2014, If you’re going to choose a place on the body to measure physical signalstwo places are far and away the best: the ear and the rear. I bet you’re thinking, what does this have to do with my hearing? The HLC team believes in health and well-being from the inside out. Taking care of yourself helps you take care the ones you love. We are committed to helping you maintain a healthy and happy life. We offer state of the art hearing tech to ensure this is possible at any stage of your life. The Livio AI, is the worlds first hearing aid that can help track body and brain health. All while helping you hear better, and in turn live better. As the first hearing aids with 3D motion sensors and built-in artificial intelligence, not only do Livio AI sound fantastic, but along with the Thrive Hearing app they let you reliably monitor your steps and overall movement, and measure actions that are good for your brain health, like daily usage of your hearing aids, social engagement, and time spent listening actively. No wonder they were named TIME Magazine Best Invention in 2019! Track your steps, hear better, live better, and love a little more! Hearingloss.ca #hearinglossawareness #hearinghealth #hearingaids #hearinghealth #healthylifestyle #hearingaidsarecool #hearinglosswontstopme #wecanhelp #leadwithheart #oneteamongoal #communitysupport #helpfultips #getoutside #livehealthylivewell

Season 25 of @bachelorabc kicked off Monday night, and it’s already our FAVOURITE season!!! The beautiful @abigail_heringer , is the show's first deaf contestant. We think she’s going to win the heart of @mattjames919 , who is also making history this season as the first Black "Bachelor." Abigail was born completely deaf, and at the age of two she received a cochlear implant. We were so happy to see her speak so openly on the first episode. We hope that Abigail’s presence on... national TV continues to break down the stigma on hearing loss and deafness. While igniting a conversation across the world. Modern technology has made huge advancements in the hearing loss arena.You can sync your phone to your hearing aid, answer calls, and no one would even know you were wearing one. Hearing loss and deafness can negatively impact every part of your life if you let it. The Hearing Loss Clinic Team is here to help and support you and your loved ones. You don’t need to wait for it to get worse, you don’t need to feel any type of way besides supported and cared for! Let’s get some popcorn, let’s tune in every Monday night, and let’s book our hearing tests! Hearingloss.ca #bachelornation #bachelor #hearinglossawareness #hearinglossprevention #hearingtest #hearingaids #cochlearimplant #wecanhelp #strongertogether #leadwithheart #audiology #wecare #audiologist #breakthestigma #hearinghealth #hearingtest #oneteamonegoal #yychealth #bclife #bookyourhearingtesttoday

Hearing Loss & Your Emotional Health - Since hearing loss can be gradual, most people don’t realize that it’s impacting their emotional and mental health. Due to hearing loss people can suffer from chronic fatigue, depression, and stress. It’s also common to withdraw from social situations creating feelings of isolation and rejection. No one deserves or needs to feel isolated.... Many of us have put our emotional and physical health on the back burner lately. We’ve forgotten that taking care of ourselves, also takes care of those around us.When you are happier, you are healthier and that is contagious. The Hearing Loss Clinic Team is here to help and support in your journey back to a happier and healthier life. We’ll take some weight off your shoulders, and get that pep back in your step. Happy people, make people happy. Let 2021 be the year that you hear the difference. Hearingloss.ca #hearinghealth #positivemindset #youdeserveit #healthmatters #happypeople #hearinglossawareness #youmatter #thisisyourtime #leadwithheart #audiology #hearingaids #hearingisbelieving #hearingmatters #yycnow #yychealth #healthyliving #2021goals

These Starkey Hearing Livio Edge AI hearing aids are revolutionary, but today we are highlighting the amazing table mic accessory that is compatible with it! So whats great about this table mic? This table mic can be attached to a speaker, or placed on a table or near any sound source to stream sound to the hearing aid wearer. The 8 directional mics can zoom in to the primary speakers voice and will stream it directly to your hearing aids even with background noise present.... Whether youre sitting around a picnic table with your closest friends and the background music is a bit loud, or youre driving the car and you need to listen to the kiddos at the back, this little mic can do the job to help you hear better in noise! #technology #LivioEdgeAi #inspirecareinnovate #accessories #mic

For those with hearing loss and even those without, wearing masks can cause some difficulty communicating. Whether its at work, shopping, or visiting loved ones for a socially distant gathering, dont be afraid to let others know if you have trouble hearing. Share what tools you need to communicate, such as using a messaging system, email or writing a note. #communicationtips #Hearing #HearingAids #HearingWithMasks #Hearingloss

Check out Huey Lewis hearing story and the tools he uses to help him hear better! Great job Starkey Hearing! Huey Lewis & The News #HearingLoss #MenieresDisease #livioedgeAI #tablemic #hearbetterlivebetter

Chamber of Commerce- Professional Services Excellence Award. We are so completely honoured to be getting this award! We absolutely love what we do so this is just the extra cherry on top! Thank you to our wonderful and loyal clients! #BusinessExcellence #eastkootenays #cranbrook #grateful #leadwithheart #oneteamonegoal

Friday feels! Tiffany Wroe filmed her three-month-old son Sauls heartwarming reaction after new hearing aids allowed him to hear his parents. #hearbetterlivebetter #communicate #love #baby #fridayfeels

Another reason to stay on top of your hearing: Research shows that untreated hearing loss at any stage has an impact on how the brain distributes its energy and resources. This means a heavier cognitive load and more fatigue on your brain. This applies to all levels of hearing loss, from mild to profound. Never had your hearing checked before? Contact us today, we can help.... www.hearingloss.ca

As we strive to stay healthier and live longer, we often look to health and fitness trackers to help us with our exercise goals. Well did you know one of the most reliable parts of your body to track movement is through the ear? Scientists have found that the ear is actually a more ideal place for tracking fitness and motion compared to the wrist! This means devices in the ear are more accurate than wrist worn devices. With Starkey Hearing Livio Edge AI devices, you can trac...k how many steps youve taken and how many minutes of exercise youve completed each day! These devices have tiny motion sensors built into them to monitor your physical movement. You can view your activity levels on the Thrive Mobile App on your phone. Not only do you get the benefits of better hearing, but you can keep an eye on physical activity. Contact us to find out more about this amazing technology. #starkey #hearbetterlivebetter #livioedgeAI #technology #healthtracker #healthyliving

Our HLC team hosts another successful doctors lunch n learn! Recently, Dr. Lindsay Lerner and Brianna paid a visit to the docs at a local medical clinic to inform, educate and provide answers to any hearing and ear related questions the docs may have! Our lunch n learns are a great way to help the community stay in the loop when it comes to ear related topics and new research (and not to mention a YUMMY, nutritious lunch!) #stayintheloop #audiology #professionals #doctors #educate

Our HLC Fam is wishing you a safe and happy Labour Day long weekend! #labourday2020 #weekendvibes #ohcanada #nature

Its simple. Treating hearing loss enables you to hear, participate, and ensure you dont miss out on the people and activities that make you happy. Hear better, live better.... #livelife #relationships #connections #hearbetterlivebetter

Researchers have found that those diagnosed with hearing loss who decided to get hearing aids had lower rates of depression compared to those that did not receive hearing aids. This is why its a good idea to get your hearing tested regularly and to address your hearing loss as soon as it occurs. Not only will hearing better help improve your ability to listen and communicate, it can help improve your mental health as well! #mentalhealthawareness #hearbetterlivebetter #hearingloss #hearingaids

Face mask on point! Congrats Matt McQueen on winning our Calgary Flames facebook giveaway! A shiny and new signed #valimaki stick! #calgaryflames #proudpartner #winner #CofRed #hockeylife

Back-to-school backpack essentials for hard-of-hearing kids! Along with the usual school supplies, here are some items to include in your childs backpack on the first day of school: -Spare batteries or chargers for hearing aids, sound processors, and assistive-listening devices.... -If your child is older and able to handle basic maintenance, a couple of spare cleaning supplies for hearing aids, such as a soft cleaning brush and disinfectant wipes. -Hearing aid fabric cover, adhesive or cord/clip. These supplies are used to keep the hearing devices dry and in place when the child is active. If anything falls off, the cord/clip will help the items stay attached to your child instead of falling to the ground. -A notebook for notes to and from the child and teacher. -Labeled protective case for the hearing aid supplies. -Manual or cheat-sheat for the childs teacher with some basic info on the hearing aids, cochlear implant processor, and assistive listening devices. #backtoschool #hearingaids #pediatricaudiology #kids #hearingloss #school #hearingaidtips

There has been an increase in earbud and headphone usage for work and for play. Experts are warning that this trend can lead to damaged hearing if not careful! #homeschool #headphone #hearing #earbuds #airpods

Keeping on top of lawn maintenance can come at an additional price! Lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, power tools, saws, and leaf blowers can expose you to ear-damaging levels of noise. Some of these tools easily expose you to over 85dB of noise. Thats too loud! Whether youre pushing your mower or working on building a new garden shed, make sure youre wearing properly fitted hearing protection. Earmuffs and earplugs are great options to help protect your ears from harmful sound...s. #protectyourhearing #lawnmower #powertools #earplugs #earmuffs

Woohoo!! Brenna Perera was the big winner of one of our Calgary Flames giveaways! Her lovely sister Marlo came by our North Hill office on her behalf to pick up the signed Matthew Tkachuk jersey for her! We hope you love your prize Brenna! ... #flames #CofRed #proudpartner #winner #hockeylife

Whether youre curious where your hearing is at, or are interested in trying hearing aids or are looking to upgrade, we have great options to suit your hearing health needs. Schedule your personalized hearing test today! hearingloss.ca #hearingtest #routine #audiology #hearbetterlivebetter #healthyliving

Its almost that time again! Check out these great back-to-school tips for kids who have hearing loss! #hearbetterlivebetter #backtoschool #hearingaids

The eerie, beautiful call of a loon on a still lake. What are some of your favourite summer sounds? #summersounds #outdoors #hearbetterlivebetter #loon #canadian

Hearing loss can creep up on you gradually so its hard to know if you have hearing loss or not. Here are some questions to ask yourself or your loved ones: Does your TV or phone need to be turned up more than others need it? Does it sound like others are always mumbling? Do you have trouble following conversations in groups?... Do you ever say to yourself, I can hear, but I cant understand Do you have more difficulty hearing young children or womens voices? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, its time to get your hearing checked! Let us help. www.hearingloss.ca #signsofhearingloss #hearingtest #audiology #hearingloss

You asked. We delivered! Weve partnered with Calgary Flames for another great giveaway! Head over to their post and comment, and youll be entered to win a signed #gaudreau jersey! ... Good luck! #proudpartner #CofREd #calgaryflames #yycnow #hearbetterlivebetter

Those colours are looking sharp on you Noah! Congrats on winning the signed Matthew Tkachuk jersey and #CofRed gift card! The perfect addition to a superfans Calgary Flames collection! Enjoy!... #proudpartner #calgaryflames #winner #giveaway #yyc

FACT: Untreated hearing loss may result in long-term consequences to healthy brain functioning. Past studies have shown that treating hearing loss by wearing hearing aids reduces the risk of cognitive decline associated with hearing loss. Researcher Dr. Frank Lin from John Hopkins University recommends treating hearing loss before brain structural changes take place. He states if you want to address hearing loss well do it sooner rather than later. If you havent had you...r hearing checked, theres no better time than now. We can help. hearingloss.ca #brainhealth #cognition #hearingloss #healthyliving

If you cant hear it, how do you know to avoid it? We dont need studies to know that missing signals like alarms, bells, and other alerts can jeopardize a persons safety. Caregivers for infants and young children need to know when their child is calling for them or crying. The ability to hear is essential to your safety and the safety of your family and friends. When you treat your hearing loss and can hear properly, you can hear your surroundings much more easily and your... awareness is enhanced. If youve never had your hearing checked, book one with us today. hearingloss.ca #safety #alarm #hearingtest #hearbetterlivebetter

Our HLC team is always looking for ways to give back to the local community! Just recently we decided to pay a visit to the hard working folks at the Calgary Food Bank to drop off some donations! Even though its a few months out, we wanted to mention that we were super inspired by Arlene Dickinson and Naheed Nenshi twitter campaign for the Calgary Food Bank. We want to remind everyone to continue donating to your local food bank, together we can help feed those in need! ... https://www.calgaryfoodbank.com/donate/ #spreadkindness #neighbourshelpingneighbours #leadwithheart #oneteamonegoal #calgaryfoodbank

Disney is currently doing a casting search for a Deaf actress for an upcoming Disney+ television series. On the casting call, Disney shares its commitment to a diverse, inclusive and authentic casting. We love how they are encouraging hard-of-hearing performers for this role! #deaftalent #advocate #diversity #disney

Did you know: People who work in logging or forestry have a higher percentage of hearing loss than all noise-exposed industries combined. At least 20% of the workers in this industry have a hearing loss, higher than workers in other noisy industries! Some other noise-exposed industries are construction, mining, oil and gas, firefighting and police protection to name a few. Here are a couple of tips to prevent noise-induced hearing loss:... -Do your best to avoid loud environments when youre not on the job. -Prevent hearing loss by wearing adequate protection in the form of high-quality earplugs or earmuffs. -Take breaks from the noise. Once your hearing is compromised, the damage is usually permanent. For this reason, its absolutely critical that you be proactive about preserving those sensitive nerves. hearingloss.ca #hearbetterlivebetter #protectyourhearing #noisyworld #earplugs

Over 1 in 3 adults over 60 have a hearing loss, and its reported that about 1 in 5 teens experience some kind of hearing loss. If the Covid-19 coronavirus could indeed affect your hearing, will this pandemic make all of these statistics worse? Forbes #covid19 #hearingloss #hearing

Can you wear hearing aids while you run? This marathon runner shares her tips and tricks on best practices while running with hearing aids! #runner #jogging #hearbetterlivebetter #stayactive

Way to go!! #CofRed #goflamesgo #hockeyfever

Lori from our clinical team just fit one of our pediatric patients with a set of new cool, blue earmolds! Did you know kids require new custom earmolds every 6 months to a year for their growing ears? This is to ensure that their hearing aids can properly deliver sound to their ear canal, and also to make sure the mold is a comfortable, snug fit! Earmolds can be ordered in a variety of fun colours and patterns too! #pediatric #audiology #hearbetterlivebetter #hearingaids #earmolds

Dont be caught off guard! Hear it before you see it! Even though the likelihood is rare that one encounters a cougar, heres a couple good things to know about cougar attacks: Cougars are more likely to go after loners than hikers in groups, and theyre more likely to go after pets and young children. Keep your eyes peeled for cougar tracks (large four-toed paw tracks with no claw prints) and droppings. Scan trees for claw marks. If you see any, make a U-turn before you enco...unter one face-to-face! Hearingloss.ca #hikelife #cougar #hearbetterlivebetter #bc #ab #wildlife

We need to be more proactive about our hearing health! A survey from Consumer Reports studying 120 000 people shows that 30% of people have gone more than a decade without getting their hearing tested or have never had any hearing test at all. Hearing is one of the only five senses we have and it plays such a vital role in our quality of life. We know how important hearing is to staying socially connected and informed. We also know the many links between untreated hearing lo...ss and isolation, mental health and depression. Hearing tests are painless, quick and easily accessible! Be proactive and stay on top of your health. Book a hearing test today! hearingloss.ca #hearbetterlivebetter #hearingtest #healthyroutines

Would you like to win an autographed Juuso Valimaki stick? Our friends at The Hearing Loss Clinic are giving one away in celebration of hockey being back! Enter...ing is simple: drop your favourite moment of the 2019-20 season in the comments! Its that easy! Well randomly draw a winner and contact them ahead of Game 2!