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Lyndsay Bozec, Registered Audiologist, is a passionate advocate for hearing health awareness and hearing preservation. Over the years she has delivered various hearing health presentations and hearing aid workshops for caregivers across HRM. Find reliable resources and information in our blog posts.
How To Know if Your Child Has a Hearing Problem
Hearing loss in children is a significant concern in Canada. 3 out of every 1,000 children experience hearing loss at birth and approximately 6 out ...
The Link Between Hearing Loss and Osteoporosis
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that slowly and quietly weakens bones over time leading to increased risk of fracture. According to Osteoporosis Canada, ...
The Link Between Hearing Loss and Fall Risk
Falls are a leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations among Canadian seniors. According to data from the Public Health Agency of Canada, falls result ...
The Cost of Untreated Hearing Loss
The consequences of untreated hearing loss can be significant and far-reaching, especially if left untreated for years. Beyond the immediate challenges faced by individuals with ...
The Effects of Stress on Our Hearing
Stress levels in the general population have been increasing steadily over several years. In recent years, the Covid-19 Pandemic, natural disasters suggesting global climate change, ...
The Link Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
Audiologists and other hearing specialists have assumed the link between hearing health and cognitive health for years. While it's well-known that untreated hearing loss can ...
Ear Wax Do’s and Don’ts
Maintaining healthy ears and healthy hearing is an essential aspect of overall well-being. Impacted wax in the ear canal can cause decreased hearing and discomfort. ...
Sudden Hearing Loss is Serious
Sudden hearing loss, known as Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL) in the medical world, is a perplexing and distressing phenomenon that requires immediate medical attention. ...
The Impact of Moisture and Humidity on Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are remarkable devices. Over the years they have come a long way in terms of technology, offering enhanced sound clarity, advanced features such ...
Ringing In Your Ears? There Is Hope!
Tinnitus, the perception of ringing, buzzing, or other sounds in the ears or head without any external sound source, is a common condition that affects ...
Understanding The Impact of Hearing Loss on Mental Health
Maintaining mental well-being in our fast-paced, interconnected, competitive world can be challenging and for those with hearing loss, the challenge is greater. While the impact ...
Hearing Health May Be a Window to the Heart
As an audiologist, my passion lies in helping patients optimize their hearing health and improve their overall quality of life. Over the years, there has ...