The trend of people waiting an average of 7 years before seeking assistance with hearing loss is confusing and concerning. Problems with vision often result in immediate action being taken to assess the issue. Perhaps impaired vision is more quickly and directly...
Hearing Loss
Understanding How the Ear Works to Help Prevent Hearing Loss
Gaining a deeper understanding of how the auditory system works can really help by encouraging effective routine practices which can help prevent the onset and severity of hearing loss.How does the ear work?The anatomical structure of the ear is actually quite...
Types of Hearing Loss – Causes & Treatments
Types of Hearing Loss – Causes & Treatments There are 3 main types of hearing loss that affect millions of people around the globe which can have an impact on daily living. They type and severity of the hearing loss will help determine the best way to treat it....
Supporting Seniors with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the most common and widespread issues we face as we get older. It is reported that roughly one third of people between the ages of 65 and 74 have some degree of hearing loss. That number shoots up to 50% for adults over the age of 75. With...
Why Wait to Get Help With Hearing Loss?
Why Wait to Get Help With Hearing Loss? As the population in Canada continues to age at a steady pace, the increase of chronic health problems is also on the rise. In many cases, seniors put off seeking assistance for various ailments because they feel what they are...
The Hearing Loss/Alzheimer’s Connection
Recent research suggests that improving hearing loss with hearing aids reduces the risk for Alzheimer's disease and dementia. In 2011, a team of Johns Hopkins medical school researchers discovered a significant association between hearing loss and the risk of...