Losing even a small percentage of your hearing capability can be challenging. Most of us take the capacity to hear for granted. Once that ability begins to wane, the results may seem scary, overwhelming, and downright frustrating. Fortunately, you are not alone in your struggles with this particular impairment. You can turn…

With an aging populations and increased concerns about Alzheimer’s and dementia, memory and cognitive function ’96 our brains ability to work and acquire information ’96 is increasingly making headline news. Cognitive functions encompass reasoning, memory, attention, and language, leading directly to the attainment of information and, thus, knowledge. According to…

There’s a lot to be said about having a happy new year, like making our to-do lists and resolutions – if you’re concerned about your hearing or feel that you do not hear properly – a hearing test should be on both. Research shows that when people address hearing loss…

There’s little doubt that technology has changed contemporary life for many people. For those individuals, from children to adults and seniors who suffer hearing loss, today’s hearing aids have come a long way from the 17th century “Ear Trumpets.” Ear trumpets – tubular or funnel-shaped devices which collect sound waves…

With an aging populations and increased concerns about Alzheimer’s and dementia, memory and cognitive function, our brain’s ability to work and acquire information is increasingly making headline news. Cognitive functions encompass reasoning, memory, attention, and language, leading directly to the attainment of information and, thus, knowledge. According to the Better…

There’s a lot to be said about having a happy New Year, like making our to-do lists and resolutions. If you’re concerned about your hearing or feel that you do not hear properly, a hearing test should be on both. Research shows that when people address hearing loss it improves…

There’s little doubt that technology has changed contemporary life for many people. For those individuals, from children to adults and seniors who suffer hearing loss, today’s hearing aids have come a long way from the 17th century where Ear Trumpets, tubular or funnel-shaped devices which collect sound waves and lead…

Mental health is a serious issue that affects Canadians from all areas and of all ages. Whether you or someone you know needs help, it is important to explore all possibilities for a more balanced and joyful life. Many recent studies are showing that depression may be connected to untreated…

According to The Hearing Foundation of Canada, one in five teens between the ages of 12 and 19 suffers from hearing loss. In most cases, it is noise-induced, which can be prevented. It’s important to speak with your teen to help them understand the serious risks involved with listening to…

From the office to the gym, many people listen to music and take calls using their headphones. Whether you use the ones that came with your device or have purchased noise-cancelling headphones, you may have heard that these handy gadgets can actually do harm to your hearing in the long…

You may do it as part of your routine or just whenever you want to feel more ’91clean.’ No matter the frequency, if you have been putting Q-tips’ae in your ears, it is time to stop! While it may have become a habit, it can actually do more harm than…

Did you know several studies have reported a connection between older adults with untreated hearing loss and cognitive disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? As hearing loss worsens, the risk of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia increases, particularly amongst those with a hearing impairment greater than 25 decibels (dB). Here’s an overview of…