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Here’s how the newest hearing aid technology can change your life
By medicinehatnews on September 8th, 2022
Slimmer and sleeker hearing aids provide a range of solutions for all kids of hearing loss Hearing is central to our social life and self-expression, and it’s a vital part of maintaining our physical health, safety and wellbeing. Photo via iStock. What do Phil Collins, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townsend, and Eric Clapton have in common? ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How caring for your hearing health benefits your overall health
By medicinehatnews on August 12th, 2022
Regular hearing tests help you live your best life Photo: iStock Did you know that while nearly half of Canadians over 60 are living with hearing loss, it takes the average person seven years before they address their hearing health? Hearing doesn’t just affect our ability to process sounds, it is also tied to brain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How to minimize the impact of inflation on your savings
By medicinehatnews on July 8th, 2022
Combat inflation with these simple saving tips Determine how to maximize your savings and tighten your budget with help from an expert at 1st Choice Savings and Credit Union. Photo: iStock. No one is immune to the impact of inflation. We’re reminded every day just how much it impacts us and our wallets every time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Better hearing helps to connect you with the world around you
By medicinehatnews on July 6th, 2022
Get the hearing help you need to live life to its fullest Photo: iStock Hearing puts you at the center of your world, allowing you to feel engaged and connected. “Think about your hearing this way: If you watch a program on mute, does it have the same effect?” HearingLife chief audiologist Jillian Price says. ... Read More »
1 responseTELUS STORYHIVE Voices 2.0 is seeking local creators to tell unique stories
By medicinehatnews on June 29th, 2022
Submit your project idea for a chance to receive a $10,000 grant, training, peer-mentorship and distribution on TELUS Optik TV Jordon setting up the camera to interview a Chinatown litter pickup volunteer. Photo by Man Ho Calling all Medicine Hat beginner and emerging creators! TELUS STORYHIVE is now accepting applications for the Voices 2.0 program, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Don’t let the stigma of wearing hearing aids prevent you from living your best life
By medicinehatnews on June 22nd, 2022
Unaddressed hearing loss can lead to greater risk for dementia Photo: HearingLife Those with hearing loss have a greater risk for dementia. But a 2020 Lancet report identified hearing loss as the largest modifiable risk factor for preventing dementia. This means that addressing hearing loss is one of the easiest things you can do to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Shaw Charity Classic: A Canadian fundraising success story
By medicinehatnews on December 10th, 2021
The annual community support event continues to grow as one of the country’s most impactful fundraising events Young fan takes in the energy of the Shaw Charity Classic in 2018 As Canadians put away their golf clubs in favour of hockey sticks this winter, the impact of Calgary’s Shaw Charity Classic continues to be felt throughout the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giving Hope for Mental Health
By medicinehatnews on August 19th, 2021
The early success of the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation’s Giving Hope for Mental Health campaign is a testament to a community ready and eager to embrace a long under-attended issue. With more than $130,000 raised since launching in June, the foundation has already been able to knock a few items off a lengthy wish ... Read More »
1 responseGetting your retirement plans back on track
By medicinehatnews on July 20th, 2021
It’s likely that your retirement plans have changed since the beginning of the pandemic. Many Canadians have had to reduce or freeze contributions to their retirement savings due to financial challenges during the past year, and some may feel they are falling behind on their goals. While you think about getting back on track, consider ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busting Myths about CPP Investments and CPP
By medicinehatnews on July 9th, 2021
Back in the late 1990s, there were serious concerns about how long the CPP would be able to continue paying benefits. Hard work was done to fix this, including creation of CPP Investments to invest contributions. But 20 years later, many Canadians still believe the CPP Fund is running out of money and won’t be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Give Hope for Mental Health
By medicinehatnews on June 1st, 2021
This June, the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation is asking the community to Give Hope for Mental Health.The monthlong initiative aims to raise $500,000 to support mental health services in Medicine Hat, including updates to the Medicine Hat Recovery Center and Medicine Hat Regional Hospital’s pediatric and psychiatry inpatient units, as well as assistance ... Read More »
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