As we approach the holiday season, it can evoke mixed feelings for people with hearing loss. On one hand, it is an excellent opportunity to spend some quality time with family and friends. On the other hand, holiday gatherings can be quite stressful for those with...
Hearing Health
Convincing Your Parents They Could Benefit From Hearing Aids
Over the past 40 years, the senior population in Canada has almost tripled in size. In many cases, adult children are providing some level of care for their aging parents. This often ranges from assistance with daily activities and routines to focusing on improved...
Why the Irrational Opposition to Hearing Aids?
Hearing loss can occur at any age but tends to happen more frequently as we get older. Age-related hearing loss is an increasingly prevalent health condition among the senior population. Hearing loss affects around 40% of adults between the ages of 55 and 74 years...
The Crucial Importance of Binaural Hearing
Perhaps you have wondered at some point why we have two ears instead of just one? The main reason for having an ear on each side of our head is to achieve sound localization or directional hearing. In other words, being able to accurately pinpoint the origin of sounds...
What is the ‘Cocktail Party Effect’ in Relation to Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss comes in many different forms and can have a wide range of impacts on communication and daily activities. Imagine yourself at a cocktail party in a crowded room with numerous people competing to be heard amongst several simultaneous conversations. It can...
Senior Hearing Loss and Depression – How Can Hearing Aids Help?
Hearing loss and depression are quite prevalent among older adults. Both of these conditions are often difficult to identify because they generally develop gradually and may not always be apparent to the afflicted individual. Various studies have shown a complex...
Supporting Seniors With Hearing Loss: Tips and Recommendations
It is estimated that roughly 50% of Canadians over the age of 60 have some degree of hearing loss. The gradual loss of hearing that typically comes with age is also known as presbycusis. While it is true that hearing capacity tends to deteriorate naturally with age,...
How to Get Your Resistant Loved One to Take a Hearing Test
You may have a family member that often struggles through conversations and has difficulty participating in social activities due to hearing loss. Perhaps they are constantly asking you and others to repeat themselves but are reluctant to address the situation. This...
Is Diabetes a Contributing Factor for Hearing Loss?
According to Diabetes Canada, it is estimated that roughly 29% of Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes with about 10% of Canadians having been diagnosed with the disease. It is one of the most common conditions affecting the Canadian population. There are...
Hearing Loss Can Impact Health and Increase Risk of Injury
The effects of hearing loss on daily living are often more widespread and pervasive than most people realize. Aside from a reduced ability to effectively communicate, there are many other ways people with hearing loss can be impacted. Untreated hearing loss can cause...