Four Ways to Optimize Your Hearing in 2025
Each year we make sure to get our teeth cleaned, our eyesight tested and our physical health checked – but when was your last hearing test? As our world gets louder with advancements in technology and live events increasing, it’s more important than ever to take care...
What Impact Is Artificial Intelligence Having on Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids have come a long way past their bulky, awkward predecessors; the latest technology in our industry includes Bluetooth connectivity for direct audio streaming, smartphone compatibility for remote support on the go, and rechargeable batteries so you never...
How to Unclog Blocked Ears – What’s The Most Effective Way?
Earwax, or cerumen, is a natural substance produced within our ears to protect the delicate inner ear from dirt, debris, dead skin and even bugs entering the ear canal. However, sometimes that earwax can become impacted and cause issues with our hearing and balance,...
What Are My Options to Address Hearing Loss in 2025?
If you or a loved one is thinking about optimizing your hearing in 2025, where do you start? You’re here, which is a good sign – you’ve found us to help guide you through the options available to you in the new year, especially when different websites offer...
Nanaimo Hearing Clinic’s Guide to Effective Earwax Removal Techniques
Managing your earwax is a crucial part of looking after your hearing health, but how many times have you reached for a cotton swab to clear out earwax? You’re not the only one! You deserve to know the best practices for looking after your ears, and safe, effective and...
Should I Get My Hearing Tested in My 50s?
If you’re reading this, perhaps you’ve experienced some hearing loss challenges recently. Struggling to hear loved ones and coworkers, feeling lost in loud social situations, and asking people to repeat themselves constantly gets frustrating and isolating – no matter...
Are More Young People Wearing Hearing Aids?
Is it just us, or are there more young people wearing hearing aids these days? It’s true: there’s been a recent influx of younger adults investing in their hearing care and seeing the benefits of good hearing health. It’s been wonderful to see how many people are...
Why Hearing Aids Don’t Work
Before you cancel your hearing test appointment, allow me to explain. For a lot of people, hearing aids alone do not do the job that they need them to; whether it be because they don’t adapt to wearing them, the devices were fitted incorrectly and don’t fit as...
Apple Officially Announce a Hearing Aid Feature | Will This Reach Canada?
On September 9, 2024, Apple hosted a virtual event to unveil the latest updates to their product lineup, including the new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Earlier this year, rumours circulated about a potential 'Hearing Aid Mode' in the works, so we eagerly tuned in...
Can Hearing Aids Help You Live Longer?
There’s been a lot of commotion around hearing care recently, especially with the release of the latest Apple iOS 18 features surrounding voice isolation and music haptics. Hearing care isn’t quite the taboo it used to be! Each year, we prioritize getting our teeth...