Kootenay Hearing Aid & Audiology Clinic

07/22/2021

Sometimes there’s nothing more satisfying than stopping by a restaurant for a quick meal. But for many deaf customers, challenges still arise with miscommunications and accessibility issues at restaurants and fast food venues.

How can restaurants be more accessible for the D/deaf and hard of hearing? And what can we do as customers to help make those changes

07/22/2021

Nowadays, you can wear hearing aids and nobody will be able to tell! We have nearly invisible options available that are easy to setup and comfortable to use. Contact us today to learn more!

07/22/2021

With Covid-19 travel restrictions loosening, many people are looking forward to traveling again. But as a deaf or hard of hearing there are still barriers to navigate.

Being a deaf traveler isn’t always easy, but these strategies should help.

07/13/2021

Now that we can have more people gather, some people struggle to understand in a large group of people speaking at once. This phenomenon is known as the “cocktail party effect.”

New research shows that for certain individuals with hearing loss, the problem could be the brain having difficulty processing sounds

07/08/2021

https://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearingnewswatch/2021/lou-ferrigno-receives-cochlear-implant/

When hearing aids no longer provided benefit, Ferrigno took the next step in his journey to better hearing

07/08/2021

https://hearinghealthmatters.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=C4951F0&e=127234C&c=9C64B&&t=0&l=&email=vlABxJ1cuDEl6WRRG2Rav1jQ7DqK316OqfIIxxax4vEElwBPzESuqA%3D%3D&seq=1

With vaccine #2 under my belt, my thoughts have turned to the post-pandemic world, filling me with both elation and dread. I can’t wait to see friends and family in person, but I worry that communication will remain difficult as mask wearing continues. I am thrilled to start traveling again but wo...

06/23/2021

My own experiences with my wife Angie, who has sensorineural hearing loss, has led me to some insights on supporting a loved one with hearing loss.

06/23/2021

Katie Norton is a 21-year-old deaf powerlifter and college student from Massachusetts who will be graduating in May 2022 with a Bachelors in Business Administration.

Learn more about her hearing loss journey and passion for advocating for people with hearing loss.

06/23/2021

06/18/2021

While hearing aids are the most commonly used solution for people with hearing loss, some people are better served by cochlear implants. Learn how cochlear implants work and if you might be a candidate.