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Coping strategies for emotional impact of hearing loss

Hearing loss coping strategies say downhill is the new uphill We've all heard it before: no pain – no gain; can't have a rainbow with no rain; pain is the fuel to your fame etc., etc. Great news: We’re proud to say your hearing health journey may be one of the few...

The latest advancements in hearing aid technology: What practitioners need to know

Translating hearing aid technology Like a puppeteer tilting the strings, the rat under the chef's hat, or an angel on the shoulder, hearing aids are the backbone of the plot by helping the patient maintain their main character role. That's why staying current on these...

Take home the trophy: Tips for effective counselling and communication with hearing aid users

Huddle up for hearing aid users When counselling hearing aid users, approach the appointment like a game of football, substituting the 48-player roster for a two-person tag team. All professional football games require teamwork, a strategy, and an objective....

Overcoming communication challenges related to hearing loss: Strategies and tools

Make the gibberish conspicuous Like the millennial-gem of nostalgia that is Pingu, a speaker without a toolbox of communication skills never graduates from an audience of laughing children. We already subconsciously use strategies to facilitate effective...

The importance of regular hearing assessments: Educating patients on preventive care

Ring the alarm – hear it and answer it For some patients, hearing test appointments are like that first alarm you never get out of bed for. It nags them routinely, but it never makes it far past the back of their mind. As hearing instrument practitioners, it’s our job...

Understanding different types of hearing loss and their treatments

Ears look like 3s for a reason Think of your ears like the wardrobe to Narnia – there's an entrance, a middle, and an exit that bridges the real world to the intangible. The rule of threes is prevalent throughout learning how our ears operate and how hearing loss...

Hearing loss and dementia: The toxic power couple of the HIP community

Hearing loss and dementia pair like your partner and talking through your favourite movie. As in, the two occurrences are by no means unheard-of, yet so few are aware of the issue's intrinsic connection to its counterpart – especially in the moment. Thankfully, in...

Sudden Deafness: when untreated hearing loss gets into overtime

As members of the hearing instrument practitioner association, you've likely heard of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL). This phenomenon is sometimes referred to as Sudden Deafness or Idiopathic Deafness, but if none of these sound familiar, consider yourself...

Breaking through the noise: Advances in tinnitus treatment

If a person’s hearing feels light on the hear and heavy on the ring, they may have an issue with tinnitus. Tinnitus is a symptom rather than a disease, with many possible causes like excess sound exposure, head injury, ageing etc. More generally, however, tinnitus is...

Breakdown barriers, not eardrums: How to remove ear wax safely

Contrary to standard parental guidance, when a blockage is impairing a patient's hearing – the answer does not involve digging out the ear. In fact, when done properly and safely, there should be no digging involved at all. Ears are cute and wrinkly (and responsible...

Debunking 5 hearing loss myths

Some myths are more exciting than others. If you think hearing loss myths fall into the "others" category, you'd be mistaken. The good news is, many of us have been in the same tender boat regarding hearing health awareness – so let this be your ticket on to the...