Melody Audiology
10126 111 Street T5K 1K6 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Melody Hearing Holiday hours: Closed from December 24 to January 3, 2021.

Hearing loss can seem daunting, with its ability to affect relationships, selfconfidence, physical health, and more. Taking charge of it can go a long way toward keeping you feeling empowered and engaged. Helpful do’s and don’ts:... DO know that you’re not alone. DO have regular hearing health checkups - just as you would for your eyes & teeth. DO maintain your hearing aids! cleaning, storage, wax-guard changing, and battery-charging are easy tasks. Bring your devices in periodically for professional clean and checks, too! DO try to optimize your communication environment with steps such as facing your conversation partner, sitting away from noise, choosing spots with good lighting (for lip-reading). DON’T ignore hearing issues. Hearing can change over time. Your hearing may not be as clear or understanding certain sounds seems harder than it used to be. DON’T tolerate excess noise. Limit your exposure and keep quality hearing protection on hand. DON’T hide hearing loss from loved ones. Family members also affected when someone has a hearing issue. Tackle it together. DON’T deny yourself compassion and patience. Adjusting to new hearing technology can take time and some fine-tuning

Hearing Aids... Let’s break it down!! Hearing aid technology is ever changing, evolving, & getting that much better with time. First thing first, this fantastic piece of technology’s main goal is to improve your everyday life in different hearing environments. What the hearing aids are capable of!... Hearing aids make sounds louder and improve your hearing abilities in different environments. There are many different styles of hearing aids. And you can add special features to your hearing aids. But all hearing aids have these parts: A microphone, to pick up sound. An amplifier, to make the sound louder. A speaker, to deliver the sound into the ear. The kind of hearing aids you choose depends on many things, including your degree of hearing loss, your practitioner's advice that best fits your lifestyle, and what kind of hearing aids you want. When it comes to your hearing health, only the best options & manufactures on the market will do! Below is a list of the manufacturers we most often recommend for our patients. In addition to the brands listed below, we can also service hearing aids by Widex, Oticon and more. Phonak Starkey Unitron Signia In-the-Canal This type of hearing aid fits entirely in the ear canal, making it a discreet option. It’s available for many types of hearing loss and can be custom-molded to your unique ear shape, ensuring it stays put even when you’re on the move. In-the-Ear This hearing aid type sits in your ear canal and part of your external ear. It’s the easiest style to remove, and it can help a diverse range of people thanks to the combination of size, customizable switches, and color options. Receiver-in-the-Canal With a lightweight feel and flexible fit, this style; this is the most popular. The microphone, amplifier, processor, and battery all sit in a small case that rests behind the ear, delivering sound to the inner ear via a tiny speaker that stays in the ear canal. Behind-the-Ear This style houses the speaker and microphone inside a shell that sits snugly on the ear while sound travels into the ear canal via acoustic tubing. Invisible-in-the-Canal This type of hearing aid offers virtual invisibility and clarity in a tiny device that sits even deeper in the ear canal. Its deep placement makes it less susceptible to wind noise, and its self-contained functioning eliminates the need for manual adjustment. It accommodates many degrees of hearing loss. Completely-in-the-Canal These devices don’t sit quite as deeply in the ear canal as their invisible-in-the-canal counterparts, but they’re among the least visible types, and they provide clear sound. Which hearing aid style is right for you? It depends on factors such as; your hearing range and listening lifestyle. Talk to your hearing provider today!!

Great news!! WE ARE OPEN and seeing clients. We appreciate your patience as we navigate through our new normal! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call. We look forward to seeing you in the clinic!

First of all, we want to give a big THANK YOU to all of our amazing clients for staying home to help flatten the curve. On April 30th, Premier Jason Kennedy announced that as early as May 4th some non-urgent services such as audiology can re-open. Even though this is very exciting news, here at Melody Hearing, your safety, health, and well-being are our top priorities. Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hinshaw states that we must continue to social distance ourselves, cont...inue to wash our hands, and stay home when you have any symptoms such as cough, fever, runny nose, sore throat or difficulty breathing. We are excited to be opening our doors and will do so soon. This extra time will allow us to make sure we have enough personal protective equipment, hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies for the clinic. We will also be reducing how many clients we will be seeing to ensure proper physical distancing between patients and staff in the clinic. This will reduce the amount of traffic and potential exposure to our clients. For those clients who see us in person, please do NOT attend the clinic if any of the following applies: You have been or suspect of having been exposed to COVID-19 You have returned from travel outside of Canada in the last 14 days You or anyone else in your close social circle are ill You are immuno-suppressed Your health and safety are paramount, so Melody Hearing is putting the following guidelines in place: If you have access to a mask, we ask that you consider wearing one Please sanitize hands upon entry Please physical distance to 2 meters Please wait in your car until start of appointment We hope you all understand, and we appreciate your patience with us as we navigate through this together. Again, your well-being and health is our main concern and we want to ensure a clean, safe environment when you come in. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you soon, Melody Hearing Team

As the spread of the COVID-19 virus continues, we want you to know that maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our staff and patients like you is our primary concern. While we continue to closely follow updates from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the World Health Organization, and local, provincial, and federal governments. Based on such guidance, we have temporarily closed our offices to minimize the risk of exposure. We appreciate your patience and understand...ing. While we do not know yet when we will reopen, we will notify you as soon as that is determined. Feel free to check in at any time for status updates. Despite this unprecedented situation, please know that we are still here for you. You can email us any time at [email protected] and we will do our best to meet your needs.

If you have been out of the province, under the weather, have flu-like symptoms related to coronavirus please reschedule your appointment. Please allow a minimum of 14 days prior to rescheduling your appointments. Your cooperation during this time is much appreciated! Thank You,... Melody Audiology Team

With the long weekend over, many of us spent it in a lake, or a pool, or a lucky few of us, in the ocean. Getting out of the water and drying off, doesn't always mean we're free of it though. Water can get trapped in our ears for a number of reasons, and though it isn't always risky, it can be; getting it out can prevent infection. Always see your doctor if you can't remove the water if you develop a fever or feel pain.

Some fun hearing facts for your #WednesdayWisdom.

Can you hear, but not always understand what is being said, especially in noisy or active environments? You may have hearing loss, even if don't struggle all the time or in every environment. You don't have to accept difficult or flawed hearing any longer. Check out this article to read more, and get tested if you're experiencing something similar.

Spring has sprung and many of our favorite sounds have emerged from hibernation! What are your favorite sounds of spring?

In honor of Valentine’s Day, this week's FAQ's are related to all things love, hearing and hearts! Don't forget to submit your hearing health questions!

Here is our #10yearchallenge. It is true what they say, some things get better with age ! Did you do the #10yearchallenge?

So how do you know if your hearing is healthy? What can you do to prevent hearing damage and to maintain healthy hearing for the rest of your life?

Hearing test anxiety? We're here for you!

The clinic will be closed from Dec. 24 - Jan.1. Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Learn about the five things that are known to make ringing in the ears (tinnitus) worse

If you are a musician, love to ride motorcyles/snowmobiles, enjoy hunting, or work in noise, your hearing may be at risk. If you have concerns with your hearing or would like to learn more about how to protect your ears, get in touch! There are so many great options that can be individualized to your specific needs.

Just like dental check ups and physicals, monitoring your hearing health is more important than you'd think!

Difficulty hearing on the phone is a common complaint with many of our clients. There are many factors involved. Read on to learn more! #melodyaudiology #hearinghealth #hearingloss #hearinglossadvocacy #hearingeducation https://www.hearinglikeme.com/more-phone-etiquette-for-the/

#DYK The longer you wait, the harder it is for your brain to get used to hearing aids and to re-learn certain sounds. The sooner you start using hearing aids, the better chance you will give your brain to adapt and re-learn sounds you may not have been hearing for a while. #hearingloss #healthyliving #brainhealth #seniorhealth #yegseniors #hearingaids #audiology

Hearing loss is not uncommon and nothing to be afraid of. We’re here to help you. The quicker you get an expert opinion, the better your quality of life will be. #MelodyAudiology #hearingloss #hearingaids #deaf #herainghealth #audiology #audiologist #yeghearing #yeg #yeghealth #edmonton #yeglocal #edmontonhearingclinic #hearingclinic

Children are our future. By giving them access to a world full of sounds, we can help children with hearing loss develop the hearing skills they need to live their best lives to play, interact, learn, communicate and ultimately, succeed. As a parent, educating yourself about hearing loss in babies, toddlers, and children and what you can do about it is the first step towards making the best decisions for your child’s future. Taking action early in your child’s life is critical. #hearingloss #yegfamilies #yegparents #hearinghealth #yegchildren #yeg #edmonton #deaf #hearingaids #edmontonhearingclinic #edmontonhearing #yeghearingclinic #yeghearing #yegaudiology