Hearing Month!
May is Better Hearing Month, and we would like to take this opportunity to discuss hearing tests. We recommended you have a baseline hearing test before you turn 50 and before you start noting any decline in your hearing. We know hearing goes down with age and most people know the classic signs of hearing … Continue reading Hearing Month!
How to Protect your Hearing from Noise Damage
When we think about harmful noise levels that could damage our hearing most people think of gun shots, jet engines, or rock concerts. However, it is not only the loudness of the sound that could cause damage but also the amount of time you are exposed to it. Most people know that a brief, very … Continue reading How to Protect your Hearing from Noise Damage
Holiday Greetings
Our warmest wishes for a happy holiday season. Here are some tips and tricks to make communication easier for you or a loved one during the holiday season. 1. Be upfront about your hearing loss – Let people know you have a hearing loss – Ask people to speak slow and clear 2. Pick a … Continue reading Holiday Greetings
Reopening Monday June 8th, 2020
We are excited to say that we will be reopening and allowed to see patients again on Monday June 8th. We will not be back to our normal operations at this time. Under the guidance of our College and the Department of Health we will be restricted on what we do and who we see … Continue reading Reopening Monday June 8th, 2020
COVID-19 update
In compliance with the Newfoundland State of Emergency and recommendations from the Newfoundland Chief Medical Officer, Parrott’s Hearing clinic will remain closed for this period. We will reopen when given the ok from government officials. During this time, we will be checking our voicemail regularly. If you are having issues with your hearing aid or … Continue reading COVID-19 update
All About Earwax
Did you know that a small amount of wax in your ears is actually healthy? Earwax has antibacterial and antifungal properties, and it can help to prevent foreign bodies from entering your ear canal. Your ear canals are self-cleaning to a degree. The old wax is pushed out of your ear with new skin growth, … Continue reading All About Earwax
The Importance of a Baseline Hearing Assessment
There’s a shocking statistic that the average wait time to have your hearing checked after you notice trouble hearing is seven years! As audiologists, we recommend a routine hearing assessment every one to two years to monitor your hearing health, but this monitoring should start long before you notice any difficulty. Here are some reasons … Continue reading The Importance of a Baseline Hearing Assessment
Managing Listening Fatigue
December is often one of the busiest months of the year. Whether it’s prepping for company, keeping on top of holiday baking, or making an appearance at more parties than you can count, the festive season can be tiring. Add on the effort it takes to listen with a hearing loss, and you’re bound to … Continue reading Managing Listening Fatigue
Test Your Knowledge
How much do you know about your ears and hearing health? Take the quiz to find out! 1. The unit used to describe the volume of sound is the _________. 2. When listened to for 8 hours or more, sound at this level can damage your hearing. 3. The frequency, or pitch, of a sound … Continue reading Test Your Knowledge
Communicating with Someone with a Hearing Loss
Hearing loss presents many challenges for communication. Obviously, volume is an issue, but with properly programed hearing aids, volume can be corrected. Clarity is another issue – certain types of hearing loss can cause speech sounds to be distorted, meaning even with enough volume, the sound is not clear. Another problem is background noise – … Continue reading Communicating with Someone with a Hearing Loss
