A gunshot at close range has a volume of 165 dB. This is loud enough to cause permanent hearing damage to unprotected ears. The recommended noise exposure limit without hearing protection is 140 dB. Hearing protection is therefore a must-have for any hunter. But not just any kind of hearing…

Did you know that losing your hearing takes a toll on your brain? Many studies have shown that hearing loss can lead to thinking and memory problems, making you more susceptible to dementia. At Soundwave Hearing Care, we encourage you to take steps to protect your hearing so that your…

If you live in and around Calgary, you’re no stranger to cold weather. But did you know that the cold can affect your hearing? If you wear a hearing aid, it’s important to know how to protect your ears and devices. Our audiology experts are happy to offer some tips…

Now that the kids are back in school, it’s important to make sure that they’re getting the support they need to succeed. If your child is having trouble understanding speech or other types of sounds, you should take them to a hearing clinic that offers auditory processing assessments. Auditory Processing…

Hearing loss can be an isolating experience, but with today’s hearing aids, you can stay more connected to the world around you than ever before. Not only are modern listening devices sleek, powerful and virtually undetectable, they can also be enhanced with wireless accessories and apps that allow you to…

A decibel is a unit of measure that compares two power levels, most often used when talking about sound intensity. In audiology, we use decibels when testing people’s hearing and identifying which sounds can damage human eardrums. Keep reading to learn more about how decibels are calculated and what kinds…

Many people with a hearing impairment are reluctant to talk about their experiences, or even admit they need hearing aids. In some cases, this is because they don’t want to draw attention to their condition. At Soundwave Hearing Clinic, we believe it’s important to help combat the stigma of hearing…

Gone are the days when you needed another device to stream music from your phone while wearing your hearing aids. Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, the hearing devices of today can connect to your electronics to allow you to listen to your favourite podcasts or music and let you watch TV…

Starkey has created a revolution in hearing technology with the launch of its newest hearing aid, Livio AI, the first listening device with artificial intelligence (AI) and integrated sensors. The hearing aids of the past are being replaced with ’93hearables’94’97listening devices that do more than just amplify and clarify sounds.…

If you’re like most people, you probably spend a lot of time wearing earbuds: at the gym, at work, on the bus, and so on. Ever wonder whether earbuds are safe to use? Here’s what you need to know. Our earbuds tell a story Think about where your earbuds are…

Many people are afraid that a hearing aid will be bulky or noticeable, but the reality is that modern hearing aids are tiny. The very first hearing devices, however, were impossible to miss. These earliest hearing aids were known as ear trumpets (those horns you see people holding up to…

Remember the dress? Some people saw it as black and blue, while others were convinced it was white and gold. The debate revealed fascinating differences in how humans perceive colour. Now, a new viral debate brought to our attention by Cloe Feldman on Twitter may give us insight into how…