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11/18/2025

The holidays are all about reconnecting with loved ones. Book your hearing test now and give yourself the gift of better hearing this holiday season!

10/20/2025

They say 'write what you know'....

For many women, menopause brings well-known changes like hot flashes, mood shifts, and sleep difficulties. But there’s another, lesser-known effect that researchers are paying closer attention to — changes in hearing. Re...

08/21/2025

Did you know that eating right can support healthy hearing? Learn more on our blog:
https://hearinc.ca/aud-thoughts/f/vitamin-b12-and-your-hearing

08/13/2025

One of the most common things I hear as an audiologist is, “I can hear, but things just don’t sound clear.” If that sounds familiar, you may be experiencing the early signs of hearing loss. But how do you know when it’s really time to consider hearing aids? Check out a recent article on our website.

https://hearinc.ca/aud-thoughts/f/do-i-need-hearing-aids

08/13/2025

Once a month a group of business owners in the Brentwood area get together for an after-work drink and chat (Brentwood Bay 505 Club). It's a great way to keep on top of what's happening in the community, meet some new people and check out local businesses. Let me know if you'd like give it a go.

06/14/2025

"One second I could hear… the next, everything was underwater.”

Actor Jack Coleman shares the moment a simple dog bark led to sudden hearing loss and how the House Institute is helping him reconnect with the world around him.

Click the following House Calls article link to read the full story: “Hearing Through the Noise.”

https://hifla.org/hearing-through-the-noise/

06/09/2025

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
Some common signs of APD are:
Poor listening
Difficulty reading
Short attention span
Difficulty following verbal directions
Delay in language development
Difficulty understanding speech in noise

If you suspect your child may have an APD , summer break is a great chance to have an evaluation completed and pursue any recommended therapy (in-person or online). Head into the next school year with more confidence!
Click the link for more information or give us a call at 778-351-1145 to book.

Audiology Centre for Adults and Children

05/07/2025

Good information!

As we celebrate Better Hearing Month, checkout ATA's graphic from our award-winning magazine 𝘛𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 on managing noise levels!

According to the NIH, sounds at or below 70 A-weighted decibels (dBA), even after long exposure, are unlikely to cause hearing loss. However, long or repeated exposure to sounds at or above 85 dBA can cause hearing loss. The louder the sound, the shorter the amount of time it takes for noise induced hearing loss to happen.

Here are the average decibel ratings of some familiar sounds:

Normal conversation: 60-70 dBA
Movie theater: 74-104 dBA
Motorcyles and dirt bikes: 80-110 dBA
Music through headphones at maximum volume, sporting events, and concerts: 94-110 dBA
Sirens: 110-129 dBA
Fireworks show: 140-160 dBA

Your distance from the source of the sound and the length of time you are exposed to the sound are also important factors in protecting your hearing. A good rule of thumb is to avoid noises that are too loud, too close, or last too long.

Join ATA to access every issue of 𝘛𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺!

04/30/2025

Beautiful morning for a ferry ride to Pender.

04/29/2025

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/entertainment/news/how-do-the-deaf-and-hearing-impaired-experience-music/vi-AA1D6dlL?ocid=socialshare&cvid=68110b00d79a492e991c97c4f972034f&ei=15

How do the deaf experience music and even make music? In Lithuania, a project brings the hearing and the deaf together on stage.

04/17/2025

I think I like this fella. Good advice.

04/11/2025

A day late for national Siblings Day, but family is important so we thought we'd still post. Donna wasn't born yet in this one!