Have you ever had someone tell you that they hear just fine out of their good ear? Sometimes that statement is something of a spoof. However, for the 350,000 Canadians diagnosed with single-sided deafness (SSD) annually, it can be a disabling condition, often worse...
I’m not sure about you, but every time I go on Facebook, my newsfeed is full of advertisements and promotions sharing special offers on hearing aids. Most notably, I’m seeing an increase in groups and practices offering BOGO (buy one, get one free) sales on hearing...
On September 9, 2024, Apple hosted a virtual event to unveil the latest updates to their product lineup, including the new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Earlier this year, rumours circulated about a potential ‘Hearing Aid Mode’ in the works, so we eagerly tuned in...
Could you survive an Ontario August without ice cream? Many will answer with a definitive “no”! This month, we have a special treat to share with you. In addition to improving the quality of life for individuals in our community through better hearing, Port Credit...
Are your ears frequently having to endure loud noise at work, on the street, or during social events? As an audiologist, I frequently observe the impact of noise on our patients' hearing. An estimated 11 million Canadians (43%) are exposed to damaging noise at work,...
Are your ears feeling stuffy and achy, but you don’t have a cold? The problem could be a result of impacted earwax in your ear canal. A healthy ear canal is critical when it comes to being able to hear clearly. That’s why your ears were designed to be ‘self-cleaning’...
Many individuals assume that simply using hearing aids will fully resolve their hearing difficulties. However, this often leads to significant dissatisfaction, as many of their specific needs may remain unmet. Unfortunately, there are hearing care clinics that lend...
We’re all about improving your quality of life with better hearing, but we take things a step further by helping support a vibrant community for you to hear. By nurturing local businesses in Port Credit and Mississauga, Port Credit Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic...
Rumours are at an all-time high as various reputable forums and news outlets speculate about tech giant Apple entering the hearing care market in late 2024/early 2025. Here’s what we can tell you at this point. The predicted release of the iOS 18 update in September...
The WHO estimates more than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) live with a hearing loss; 430 million of them have a disabling hearing loss. Out of that 1.5 billion, approximately 34 million are children. This is a growing problem that is expected...