Awareness
IMPORTANT UPDATE: WHAT WE ARE DOING TO KEEP OUR PATIENTS AND EMPLOYEES SAFE
Doing the right thing every day is at the core of who we are at Hearing Solutions. As we gradually reopen…
Important Message to our Valued Patients About COVID-19
Dear Valued Patient: As COVID-19 continues to impact the world and the communities in which we serve, today we have…
How Elephants Hear with More Than Their Ears
Elephants and Their Amazing Sense of Hearing If you already think elephants are amazing creatures, just wait until you learn…
How Deaf Basketball Players Communicate on the Court
“March is the most exciting time of the year,” says my sports fanatic brother. It is true though, March is…
How Human Connection can Increase Happiness
It’s no question that as humans, social interaction with friends, family members and those we love brings us happiness….
How Video Chat Can Transform Relationships For People With Hearing Loss
Using the phone can be a challenge with hearing loss. But luckily there are more and more technology options…
Top 10 Noisiest Toys for 2016
For children across the globe, December could be considered, like that old song says, the most wonderful time of the…
Be Proactive About Your Hearing Health
Sponsored by Hearing Solutions::This story was produced by Postmedia Works on behalf of Hearing Solutions for commercial purposes. Postmedia’s editorial…
AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Poster Child for Musicians’ Earplugs
Brian Johnson revealed in March that he had to stop doing live shows with his iconic Aussie band, AC/DC, or he would risk going deaf.
Aftershokz Headphones Provide Portable Listening while Preventing Hearing Loss
Based in East Syracuse New York, the AfterShokz company is helping to revolutionize the way we listen to music and prevent hearing loss with their patented bone conduction headphones.
How Important is Your Hearing…to You?
Another year and another Seniors’ Month is upon us. For older adults that may be noticing changes in their hearing,…
Top 9 Noisiest Jobs
Everyone has to earn a living and most people work very hard to earn their daily bread. But in your…
INFOGRAPHIC: Facts About Hearing Loss in Canada
This May is Better Hearing Month and Hearing Solutions’ mission is to highlight the reasons why better hearing matters. The…
What’s the Link between Zika Virus and Hearing Loss?
Brazil first notified the World Health Organization (WHO) of samples testing positive for the Zika virus in April, 2015.
INFOGRAPHIC: Hearing Loss May Signal Other Important Health Issues
Many people don’t have a hearing test for the first time until they’re well into adulthood. Some may say that’s an indication of how much importance we place on our hearing health.
INFOGRAPHIC: Guide to Safeguarding the Hearing of Staff in Loud Environments
There are about 2.2 million door supervisors and bouncers working in the [bar and club] industry and just as many bar staff and waitresses.
Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Their Link to Hearing Loss
According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada 747,000 Canadians were living with the disease and other dementias in 2011, which represents 14.9% of Canadians 65 years old and older.
Effects Related to Wind Turbine Noise Exposure: a Systematic Review
Wind turbine noise exposure and suspected health-related effects thereof have attracted substantial attention. Various symptoms such as sleep-related problems, headache, tinnitus and vertigo…
National Seniors Day
“Aging is quickly changing our world, especially in developed countries such as Canada. There is no doubt that in many…
Harry Belafonte – Celebrity and Hearing Aid Wearer
Harry Belafonte is probably best known for singing the Banana Boat Song, better known as, “Day O.” It topped the Billboard charts at number one for 31 weeks.
911 Texting Service Launches in Windsor, Ontario
As of December 1, Windsor becomes the fourth municipality to launch a 911 texting service in Ontario. The service will…
Marvel Creates Cochlear Implant-Wearing Superhero
Earlier this fall at an event hosted by the Ear Institute at the New York Eye and Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE), Marvel and the Children’s Hearing Institute (CHI) introduced their newest Superhero, named Saphera.
INFOGRAPHIC: World Stats – Disabling Hearing Loss
This infographic takes a look at ‘disabling’ hearing loss across the globe with data compiled mainly from the United Nations’ World Health Organization.
Whoopi Goldberg – A Famous Hearing Aid Wearer
She’s an award-winning Actress, Comedian, is one of the co-hosts of ABC’s The View, and… a hearing aid wearer.
Text 911 Service Now in Peel Region for Deaf & Hearing Impaired
A made in Canada initiative, the Text with 9-1-1 service, developed by the CRTC’s interconnection Steering Committee (CISC) Emergency Services Working Group (ESWG), is now available in Peel Region.
Can You Drive If You’re Deaf?
One of the most common questions regarding deaf individuals is whether or not they can drive.
World Health Day
April 7 is marked by the United Nations as World Health Day and this year’s theme is vector-borne diseases. These are diseases that come from mosquito, tick and flea bites, which pass on viruses, parasites and bacteria to humans.
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.
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…
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?
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…
May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
Hearing Solutions recognizes Speech and Hearing Awareness Month by encouraging people to get their hearing tested
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…
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…