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Apple Officially Announce a Hearing Aid Feature | Will This Reach Canada?
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...
Scoops Ice Cream Shop: Our August Love Local Highlight
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...
Too Much Noise Can Damage Your Hearing
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,...
How Much Should You Be Paying for Earwax Removal?
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’...
What Should a Full-Service Hearing Care Clinic Look Like?
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...
Back Road Coffee Roasters: Our Love Local Spotlight for June
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...
‘Hearing Aid Mode’ Could Be a Feature of Apple’s Next iOS 18 Update | What Does This Mean?
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...
Health Risks Associated with Hearing Loss
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...
What Is Hidden Hearing Loss and How Is It Diagnosed?
Are you uncomfortable in a crowded restaurant or during a party because you just can’t keep up with a conversation with those nearby? An inability to clearly have a conversation in a noisy environment is among the early warning signs of hearing loss. Those who...
What Does Your Journey to Better Hearing Look like at Port Credit Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic?
Here is the bottom line: There are no quick-fix, one-size-fits-all solutions available to overcome your hearing challenges. In other words, regardless of the level of technology available in any hearing instrument, better hearing is an ongoing process that requires...