Recent developments in some hearing aid technology provides the ability to have firmware upgrades. This allows the client to upgrade the features of their hearing aids as the manufacturers make improvements and introduce new technology.
One of our favorite hearing aids – the Widex Moment, allows for those firmware upgrades.

Below are the steps to update your Moment Hearing aid from your smartphone.

Update on a Smartphone

Hearing Loss Prevention and Music

May 23, 2019 Marshall Chasin

Of the many causes of permanent hearing loss, the one that is most preventable is noise and music exposure.  Although music and noise appear to be quite different; one being a good thing and the other, less good, both have a similar (but not identical) effect on our hearing.

Although recent research has unveiled several parameters that can affect one’s hearing status, there are two main factors that contribute to noise or music related hearing loss- the sound level (also known as the intensity) and how long on

On October 19, 2016, The Team at Marco were honored with the Sydney Area Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business Customer Service Award.  This award is presented to a business or organization that exemplifies overall excellence in customer service. At Marco, we want to make sure each client leaves our office doing better, and happy with their experience. We are so proud to have received this award. Thank you to the Sydney Area Chamber of Commerce.

Odilia was also nominated for the  Irving Schwartz Business Person of the Year Award. This award is presented to an individual who upholds the dedication for hard work, customer service and loyalty to both staff and customers as demonstrated by the late Irving Schwartz.

Congratulations to all of

Good news: the CHHA (Canadian Hard of Hearing Association) is holding their National Conference in Halifax this year. It will be at the Westin Hotel from May 21-23. For information on the Conference, visit CHHA

An audio (induction) loop is a wire loop (or thin loop pad) attached to an amplifier. It creates a magnetic field that broadcasts sound, in pure, undistorted form, directly to people who are within the loop and have a hearing aid containing a telecoil. Aliant Pioneer Volunteers donate their time to install “audio loops” to work with existing public address “PA” systems. These loops improve the sound quality for people who wear hearing aids. Aliant Pioneer Volunteer loops can be found in churches, meeting rooms, theatres and classrooms across Atlantic Canada. Hearing Aids are designed to work best in small spaces and at small distances. The FM audio loop can compensate for the noise and distance factors making it much easier for hearing aid users to hear in difficult environments.

Looped Public Buildings – 2014
Bras d’or
St. James

Christmas Island
St. Barra

Glace Bay
Knox Church
Masonic Lodge
Newsom United Church
Savoy Theatre
Warden United

Baddeck
Knox Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
St. Michael’s Roman Catholic

Iona
St. Columba Church

South Haven
Ephraim Scott Memorial Presbyterian

Little Narrows
Little Narrows Presbyterian Church

Grand River
Grand River Presbyterian Church

Arichat
St. Josephs Church

Marion Bridge
Bethel United Church
St. Columbia Presbyterian

Port Hawkesbury
St. Marks Church

Whycocomaugh
Presbyterian
Stewart United

New Waterford
St. Leonard

Sydney, Sydney River & Westmount
Bethel Presbyterian
CBU Theatres
Chants Funeral Chapel
Holy Rosary Parish
Justice Centre Courtroom