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The Basics of Human Hearing
Unlike your other senses, like smell and taste, hearing is based on the physical movement of body parts to function. Read this article to learn about how your hearing works.
International Ear Care Day
In a World Health Organization report published today, a survey of member states revealed that many nations are not able to adequately prevent and care for hearing loss. The report coincides with International Ear Care Day.
INFOGRAPHIC: Mental Health & Hearing Loss
As the links between mental health and hearing loss continue to be uncovered by researchers, it’s becoming clear that the…
How are Hearing Aids and Computers Similar?
By Rachel Stewart, Reg. AHIP (HID) Welcome to the decade of rapidly changing technology! No matter where you look; products,…
When Should You Get a Hearing Test?
One of the questions I get asked most often is “when should I get a hearing test?” People, in general, are aware, now more than ever, that preventative measures will help you maintain a high standard of health as you get older.
8 Communication Tips for Parties, Concerts & Gatherings
You might be headed to a party at a friend or family member’s house, to a restaurant, you might be…
Calling All Baby Boomers
You are currently the largest population in North America, 85 million strong. You are the generation that is still working to fulfill your goals and dreams.
Why You Should Wear Earplugs at a Concert
Everybody likes a good bit of music. But you, you love it. In fact, you love it so much there isn’t a speaker in existence that has a volume knob that can go high enough.
I’ve Got Hearing Aids! Now What?
Getting hearing aids can feel like the end of a long journey for some. The average person will first suspect a hearing loss and then wait 7 years before booking a hearing test.
How to Accommodate Someone Who Has Partially Lost Hearing
Whenever we come across an elderly person with hearing loss, our first instinct might be to yell louder. But is this really the best way to ensure that anyone with hearing loss can adequately join in the conversation?
At What Age Do People Begin To Lose Their Hearing?
There’s no easy answer for that question. Hearing loss is usually attributed to people aged 65 and older, but there are other factors that can affect when you start to lose your hearing.
What are the different causes of hearing loss?
Hearing loss is an inevitable part of the aging process. This typically occurs when you reach the age of 65,…
How Can You Tell If Your Baby Is Deaf?
Although hearing loss is certainly common in later stages of life, it can also occur during infancy. Some babies experience hearing loss at birth that can get worse over time if not treated immediately.
Can Wearing Headphones Cause Hearing Loss?
Headphones are a neat little gadget that have made listening to music so much more enjoyable. They allow us to escape into our own little world and offer some privacy from those around us.
At What Age Do You Start To Lose Hearing?
Hearing loss is a very natural aspect of aging and often times, there is very little you can do to avoid it. Age-related hearing loss is medically known as presbycusis.
How Does Loud Noise Affect Infants?
We recently took our 7 month old son to a wedding reception where the music was quite loud (95-100 db) according to the sound meter app on my iPhone.
Hearing Solutions Helps Purinapaq Bring Gift of Sound to Peruvians
Hearing Solutions truly believes that better hearing means a better quality of life. Through Hearing Solutions’ Hearing with a Heart initiative and our partnership with Purinapaq…
Hearing Solutions Featured in Business in Focus Canada
Hearing Solutions is pleased and honoured to have been featured in the July edition of Business in Focus Canada magazine.
Hearing Solutions Coming to a Neighbourhood Near You!
Hearing Solutions has been proud to serve the community for well over 15 years and now we’re stepping out of the clinic and coming to a neighbourhood near you.
Media Planet Hearing Health Supplement – May 2013 Edition
This edition of the Hearing Health Supplement features 10 things you should know about hearing aids, learn how to manage…
Hearing Solutions Partners with Purinapaq
At Hearing Solutions we believe in hearing with a heart. So when patients have old hearing aids they would like to recycle or no longer need for whatever reason, we’re happy to take them.
Headphones and Hearing Health Safety
Hello. We have purchased musicians’ earplugs from you for our sons. One is a drummer and has asked for headphones for his birthday this week so that he can listen to CDs while he plays drums.
Hearing Aid Recycling at Hearing Solutions
Juana Montes P, shown above painting a piece inspired by hearing loss, received a wheelchair from Purinapaq’s mission in Peru…
What is Meniere’s Disease?
What is Meniere’s disease? The diagnosis was a right-sided, flat severe sensorineural hearing loss. The right side was also diagnosed with Meniere’s disease.
Dad…Dad? DAD! It’s Time to Get a Hearing Test — Part 1 & 2
The Epoch Times talks about hearing loss and gets some professional advice from Hearing Solutions Audiologist and Audiology Trainer, Tracy…
May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
Hearing Solutions recognizes Speech and Hearing Awareness Month by encouraging people to get their hearing tested
Hearing Solutions is Consumer Choice Award Winner
Hearing Solutions is once again a Consumer Choice Award winner for 2012. The announcement was made recently in Toronto. Every…
Media Planet Hearing Health Supplement – April 2012 Edition
Hearing Health Supplement featuring deaf Amazing Race contestant Luke Adams, Youth and Hearing Loss, and more! Click Here to read…
How To Protect Your Hearing
Article originally published in the Homelands Newspaper in Greek Hearing Solutions Audiologist, Eirini Mihanatzidou, provides helpful tips on how to prevent hearing loss….
Media Planet Hearing Health Supplement – May 2011 Edition
Hearing Health Supplement featuring Actress Marlee Matlin, guide to minimizing hearing damage and more! Click Here to read more about…