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
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...
Why the Resistance to Getting Hearing Loss Diagnosed and Treated?
If you have a loved one that is experiencing progressive hearing loss you may have been faced with some degree of resistance to get the issue assessed and properly handled. While this resistance may seem confusing, it is certainly not uncommon. It is reported that on...
The 5 Stages of Grieving in Relation to Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is an extremely prevalent condition that will likely affect all of us to some degree at some point in our lives. Acknowledging and accepting hearing loss is more difficult for some people than others. Whether hearing loss occurs as part of the aging...
Do Hearing Aids Make Hearing Loss Worse?
Do Hearing Aids Make Hearing Loss Worse? A common concern among people experiencing hearing loss is whether wearing hearing aids will actually increase the level of hearing loss. This may be partially based on the notion that louder sounds can contribute to loss of...
Cochlear Implants to Help Restore Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a widespread condition that can affect people of all ages, often making it more difficult to carry out daily tasks and activities effectively. Depending on the nature and severity of hearing loss, there are numerous options available to help manage the...
How Does Tinnitus Relate to Hearing Loss?
How Does Tinnitus Relate to Hearing Loss? Millions of people across Canada are affected by tinnitus, causing them to be exposed to unpleasant sounds and noises that no one else can hear. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus occurs when you are consciously able to hear sounds...
Does Hearing Loss Impact Men and Women Differently?
Does Hearing Loss Impact Men and Women Differently? Men and women obviously have a variety of biological differences, and some illness and disease is higher risk for one gender over the other. For example, men are more prone to hypertension, high cholesterol, and...
Hearing Protection Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss
Hearing Protection Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss Protecting your hearing is so critical because once hearing loss occurs, there is no way to reverse the damage. Of course, there are several options for managing hearing loss such as hearing aids and assisted listening...
How Can Assistive Listening Devices Help With Hearing Loss?
How Can Assistive Listening Devices Help With Hearing Loss? Hearing loss can present a variety of challenges to daily routines that may compromise the ability to live an independent lifestyle. Amazing technological advancements have been made in both hearing aids and...