If you’ve been asking people to repeat themselves a lot or you keep getting told the music or TV is too loud, you may have hearing loss. You wouldn’t be alone. Statistics Canada estimates over 14 million Canadians, of all ages, have a measurable level of hearing loss. And when you move up into the […]
Millions of healthcare dollars are spent every year on treatment for dementia and seniors’ serious falls. With the recent evidence of the relationship between untreated hearing loss and these two major healthcare expenses, better government assistance for the purchase of hearing aids may reduce overall spending. According to Statistics Canada, over one-third of seniors hospitalized […]
So many things about you are unique. Your voice, your fingerprints, your likes and dislikes. And your ears. Your ears are different than anyone else’s so you need hearing healthcare and hearing solutions as unique as you are. Custom fit hearing aids Some hearing aids are designed to be custom fit. To accomplish this, a […]
Remember that song you loved when you were in high school? The one that even now, when you hear the opening notes, you know it immediately, start to hum or sing along and you feel the joy, freedom, anxiety, love or whatever emotion was your high school state? That’s a memory based on sound. Memories […]
Hearing is one of your most important senses. So important, in fact, one of the first tests you get as a newborn is a hearing test. Your hearing connects you to your world and helps keep you safe. Even in your sleep, you keep hearing. So why do so many people avoid getting their hearing […]
Shopping for hearing aids can be an overwhelming experience. Just finding out you have hearing loss and need a hearing aid can put you in a tailspin. Plus, there are so many hearing aids to choose from. How do you know what’s right for you? Here’s a few things to think about when deciding both […]
There is a stigma about having hearing loss. It stems from a belief that this natural process makes you seem ‘old’. This belief can cause people to be reluctant to get their hearing tested,. There are many benefits to having your hearing tested regularly. Benefit #1 Having a hearing test can help you understand your […]
Hearing loss doesn’t typically happen all at once. Instead, it slowly develops over time. If you’re having trouble hearing, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn more about the early signs of hearing loss. 1. High-pitched voices sound unclear If you’re having trouble hearing high-pitched voices, it could be a first sign of […]
The Brain-Ear connection The topic of the brain-ear connection has been discussed for many years in the world of researchers, but what does it really mean and why should you care? By understanding how important this connection is, it changes everything you know about good hearing health and the importance of acting sooner than later. […]
Uncorrected Hearing Loss can have a more negative impact on the quality of life then obesity, diabetes, strokes or even cancer. Yet according to an AARP survey, more people report having gotten colonoscopies than hearing tests. Hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of dementia, falls and depression. It is also a serious contributing factor to social […]
Why Hearing Loss is so Misunderstood? Your 40’s – hearing loss happens gradually The reason hearing loss is misunderstood is because it happens so gradually in our lives. The aging process begins to change our hearing in and around our forties. It is so subtle that day after day we do not notice the difference. […]
Hearing Loss and Medical Conditions. I must mention the beneficial medical implications of using hearing aids. The use of hearing aids will reduce the progression of damage that causes hearing loss. One study showed that speech understanding can progress an additional 18.5% over 5 years if left untreated. However, if treated [with hearing aids] the […]
