HearCare Audiology

08/23/2023

Inspired by her daughter, Niki Halwani wrote a children’s book about a magical hearing aid. ✨🦻

Magical Hearing Aid Inspiration

08/21/2023

Hearing loss can significantly impact a child’s development, communication skills, and overall quality of life. As a parent, it is crucial to recognize the signs that your child may require hearing aids.

Identifying hearing loss early on and seeking appropriate interventions can make a world of difference in your child’s ability to learn, interact, and thrive.

08/18/2023

Imagine a world where sound perception is a constant challenge. This is the reality for individuals living with unilateral hearing loss (UHL). UHL is a condition that affects only one ear while leaving the other with normal hearing abilities. A major — almost irreplaceable — drawback is sound localization. While UHL presents challenges in localizing sound, there are strategies and technologies available to mitigate the impact including:
✅ Auditory Rehabilitation
✅ Hearing Devices
✅ Visual Cues

Are you or a loved experiencing UHL? Book an appointment to learn about treatment options.

Unilateral hearing loss can impact various aspects of a person’s life, including communication, spatial awareness, and overall quality of life.

08/16/2023

You make appointments for the doctor and the dentist…how about with your hearing care provider? They can check your hearing quickly and easily. Don't wait, schedule to get your hearing checked! 🦻

08/14/2023

Whether traveling for fun or work, a long trip or a weekend getaway, or with friends or by yourself, make sure you experience every sound around you. 📞 or 💬 to make an appointment now for a professional hearing assessment!

08/11/2023

August 11 marks the end of the Dog Days of Summer, which began on July 3. 🥵☀️

07/26/2023

Tinnitus doesn't discriminate when it comes to age. While it's often associated with older individuals, it can affect people of all ages, including children and teenagers. So, don't be fooled into thinking it only comes knocking later in life.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tinnitus/symptoms-causes/syc-20350156

07/24/2023

Did you know that tinnitus affects more than 15% of the global population? That's right, over a billion people worldwide! It's not just an uncommon condition; it's a widespread phenomenon that deserves attention.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/deafness-and-hearing-loss

07/20/2023

Do you or people around you not hear well? Take the first step toward better hearing! Studies have shown that affected people in Germany wait an average of about 7 years from the initial hearing loss until they get their first hearing system. What is particularly problematic is that the longer you wait, the faster your hearing declines. 📞 or 💬 us to schedule an appointment for a professional hearing test.

07/19/2023

Hearing aids are a common treatment option for individuals with hearing loss, but not everyone who is deaf or hard of hearing uses them. For those who do use hearing aids, there are certain things that they want hearing individuals to know about their experiences. 🦻🧏

Here are five things that deaf people want you to know about hearing aids.

07/18/2023

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, including changes in our sensory functions. Hearing loss is a prevalent condition among older adults, impacting their overall quality of life.

Hearing care professional plays a crucial role in addressing the hearing needs of older individuals, ensuring they can maintain their independence, social connections, and overall well- being.

07/17/2023

Take advantage of the season's fresh fruits and vegetables by incorporating them into your meals. Enjoy colorful salads, grill vegetables, make refreshing smoothies, and try out new recipes using seasonal produce. 🍏🍅🥬🥕🌿

07/05/2023

Traveling with hearing aids? Remember to pack extra batteries, or if you have a rechargeable hearing aid, a portable charger. Contact us to get help and to buy your batteries before your trip!

07/03/2023

Take advantage of the longer daylight hours and pleasant weather by engaging in outdoor activities. Go for a hike, have a picnic in the park, go swimming, have a beach day, or try out a new water sport. ☀️😎⛱️🛶

07/01/2023

Happy Canada Day everyone! We hope you’re all enjoying the sounds of laughter, grilling and fireworks with friends and family! Contact us today about a new hearing aid
that allows you to focus on the sounds that matter, even in the middle of unpredictable ones! Let us help you stay in the moment, contact us today.

Phone: 1-778-760-8456
Website: www.myhearcare.ca

07/01/2023

This is the day to celebrate and to be proud of! Wishing you a happy 🇨🇦 🍁

06/30/2023

Most people will not know you wear hearing aids until you tell them. So telling people you wear hearing aids is one of those more important conversations to have as early as possible.

Telling people I wear hearing aids is always part of my introduction.

06/28/2023

Can you hear the sounds of waves on the beach ? Waves crashing on the shore, Gulls squawking, people swimming in the sea... Don't miss out on the sounds of the beach this summer. 🌊 ☀️

Contact us to book a hearing assessment!

06/27/2023

Dany Mingas, Phonak ambassador since 2020, is a globetrotter. From Pau, to the Congo via Angola or Equatorial Guinea, Dany travels regularly by plane for the needs of his professional and personal life. He has thus developed many techniques to travel serenely with his hearing aids. ✈️🧳🗺️

Advice and tips from a globe-trotting ambassador

06/26/2023

The British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) is highlighting the benefits of using hearing technology on creating a more inclusive society. In addition, research shows hearing technology can also minimize barriers patients face in accessing hearing care.

How hearing devices can affect individuals

06/24/2023

Hearing loss often remains untreated for several years after the onset of its effects, such as missed conversations. During those several years, some of the more severe effects of hearing loss may set in.
As conversations become more difficult and social interaction less enjoyable, it's all too easy to turn away and become more socially isolated. We are social creatures, though, and such isolation may lead to depression.
The cure? A simple hearing test may pave the way to hearing aids and a renewed sense of being connected to family and friends!

https://www.audiology.org/consumers-and-patients/hearing-and-balance/depression-and-hearing-loss/

06/23/2023

If left untreated, hearing loss may pave the way for cognitive decline and dementia. How come?
When our hearing becomes diminished, we use less and less of our "social muscles," such as conversation, that keep us connected to our loved ones. And the less we use those muscles, the weaker they become. Just as it becomes harder for our physical muscles to stay strong if we stop exercising them, it also becomes harder for our brains to stay sharp if we become less socially engaged.

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2021/hearing-loss-and-the-dementia-connection

06/22/2023

Loud, explosive accidents, plus head and ear injuries, can cause an immediate, catastrophic loss of hearing. This can happen anywhere and at any time. It's hard to prepare for!
So, prepare by considering your surroundings. If you're going into a situation where loud accidents can occur, wear hearing protection. If you're driving, close the windows to shield you from any loud noises. If you're strolling about, be aware of your surroundings to avoid any falls or mishaps.
With a little bit of due diligence and situational awareness, most potential accidents may never affect your ability to hear! Stay safe!

https://www.ejao.org/journal/view.php?number=187

06/21/2023

Does chronic illness cause hearing loss? Chronic illness can damage the delicate blood vessels in your inner ear and cause hearing loss. And hearing loss may be a harbinger of chronic illness.
If you or a loved one develops a chronic illness like diabetes, kidney or heart disease, why not work a hearing screening into your annual regimen of health check-ups? While watching your vitals is extremely important, it certainly can't hurt to keep an eye on your ears!

https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/diabetes-hearing-loss.html

https://hearinghealthfoundation.org/blogs/the-link-between-your-kidneys-and-your-hearing

06/21/2023

Happy First Day of Summer and World Music Day! Let’s help you not miss a beat this summer by getting your hearing checked! Book an appointment :)

Phone: 1-778-760-8456
Website: www.myhearcare.ca

06/21/2023

It's officially ! 😎 What are you looking forward to most this summer?

06/20/2023

Sometimes, hearing loss can be solved very easily. One cause is an obstruction in the ear, which may simply be earwax!
In most cases, earwax will work itself out of your ears a little bit at a time, so you'll never encounter it. In other cases, it may become stuck on your eardrum, thereby creating a muffling effect.
If the world is getting quieter and you suspect earwax, never try to clean it out yourself. This can be dangerous! Instead, contact a hearing healthcare provider, who will be able to remove the wax safely and efficiently.

https://www.asha.org/public/hearing/conductive-hearing-loss/

06/19/2023

We're all different. The colours of our eyes, our hair and our faces join together to create a kaleidoscopic variety of humanity at its best. And some of us will have perfect hearing all our lives, while others will be predisposed to hearing loss through no environmental cause other than our very own genes.
If someone in your family has hearing loss that has no obvious environmental cause, you may benefit from scheduling an annual hearing health check-up! If hearing loss begins to occur, you'll be able to correct it right away, and you'll never miss a beat!

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hearingloss/genetics.html

06/19/2023

Happy Father’s Day to all those celebrating! Make sure Dad hears all the praise you have for him by scheduling an appointment to get his hearing checked. We have products to greatly reduce hearing effort during conversations to keep him connected and engaged during life’s happiest moments.

Phone: 1-778-760-8456
Website: www.myhearcare.ca

06/16/2023

As the years go by, newspapers, computers or phone screens may seem to be getting harder to read. Is it time for glasses or perhaps bifocals? Could the same be happening to your hearing?
Why not book a wellness check-up with a hearing healthcare provider? One of the leading causes of hearing loss is age. If the hearing check-up doesn't indicate any hearing loss, then you will have set an important baseline for an annual regimen of hearing health check-ups! If hearing loss does begin to occur, you'll be able to correct it right away! You'll never miss a beat.

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/hearing-loss-common-problem-older-adults

06/16/2023

We are truly honored that our local family hearing clinic won Bronze in Best of Kelowna 2023. Thank you to all our clients, friends and family who took the time to vote! Your continued support means the world to us. We love serving you all in Kelowna.

Congratulations to all other nominees and winners!

Huge thanks to KelownaNow for showcasing the local businesses.

06/15/2023

One of the untold secrets of the benefits of corrected hearing loss is that, when your family gets together for that completely over-the-top water balloon fight, you'll be ready, willing and (especially) able to help plan your strategies in conspiratorial whispers.
When you're able to connect with folks, to share a joke, enjoy a laugh or a serious observation, life becomes much more fun and much less lonely.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2552981/

06/14/2023

Untreated hearing loss brings with it many unseen maladies, not just for the hearing impaired, but also for their loved ones. Frustration and fatigue are chief amongst them, as words go unheard and patience wears thin. Asking for repeated repetitions may become as difficult as repeating what's been said, over and over again.
This constant strain may lead to anxiety for everyone involved, since entering into social situations can be fraught with stress and uncertainty.
The cure? A simple hearing test may pave the way to hearing aids and the realization that, yes, we are all still connected to one-another.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5704938/

06/13/2023

Today's world is much more accommodating to those of us who suffer from hearing loss than the world of yesterday. In many ways, the end results remain the same. All too often, we are too slow to answer questions or suggest ideas in meetings, just because it takes us longer to interpret what's being said. Thus, we get less recognition, and less advancement opportunities are sent our way.
A simple hearing test may pave the way to hearing aids and a much more productive relationship with our co-workers, leading to better reviews and more advancement opportunities!

https://www.hear-it.org/hearing-loss-affects-job-opportunities

06/12/2023

The fireworks boom, and the race cars rumble, while the rock band shakes the stadium. Then we get back to work on the factory floor, at the construction job site, or on the crazy busy city street. Certain sounds are more fun than others, but they may be no less dangerous.
How can you prevent hearing loss from fun sounds and the noise of the job? Simple! Find high quality hearing protection suitable to your environment, like foam ear plugs, ear muffs, or properly designed and custom fitted hearing protection.

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hearingloss/noise.html

06/10/2023

June is 💪 Take time this month to focus on building and maintaining healthy habits!

06/09/2023

Concerts, sporting events and even outdoor fairs -- These loud areas can damage your hearing either temporary or permanently. Wear earplugs or headphones while enjoying the festivities. 🎵 🎸 🧑‍🎤

Ask us about hearing protection that is right for your lifestyle!

06/08/2023

Pame Rubio is an IRONMAN athlete from Tamaulipas, Mexico who happens to have hearing loss. She wanted to try something different and found herself looking into becoming an IRONMAN athlete. Having competed in the IRONMAN November, 2022, Rubio plans to continue in her training to prepare for IRONMAN next year. 🌟

Competing with Hearing Loss

06/07/2023

Waterproof hearing aids used to be just a dream for people with hearing loss. But now, with the new waterproof hearing aid technology, getting wet just got a lot more enjoyable. 🌊 ⛵

Call or message us (778-760-8456) to TRY one or click below to learn more!

HearingLikeMe Norway talks to Jesper Schøllhammer, a passionate sailer and hearing aid user, about life with his new waterproof hearing aids.

05/31/2023

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