1. How does the government grant (ADP) work and when am I eligible again? Every Ontario Resident is eligible for Assistive Devices Program (ADP) grant. This grant is offered by the government of Ontario every 5 years. So, if you purchase a hearing aid and use ADP...
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Assistive Listening Devices
Enhance your communication with the use of Assistive Listening Devices whether you use them with your hearing aids or on their own. Assistive listening devices (ALDs) help solve frustrating but common hearing problems caused by distance, background noise or poor room...
Cognition and Hearing Loss
Hearing better can help you think better According to Statistics Canada, approximately 750,000 Canadians are living with a form of dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease was identified as the 9th leading cause of deaths in Canada in 2022.1 It is projected that by 2031, the...
5 Common Hearing Loss Myths That You Can Overcome
Hearing loss is a common problem that gets worse over time. Surprisingly, 80% of people who can bene t from hearing aids aren’t using them. This includes the 1.1 billion people in the world who are affected by hearing loss, as well as 1 in every 3 people over 60 years...
Toronto’s Top 7 Otolaryngologist 2022!
We’re proud to share that our very own Dr. Werger was listed as one of Toronto’s Top Seven Otolaryngologist in 2022 by the The Post Magazine. You can see all the winners at streetsoftoronto.com/top-doctors
Signs of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss?
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can be dif cult to detect early on as it often happens gradually. In some cases, the damage to our ears from noise exposure is temporary. However, left unaddressed, noise exposure can lead to more serious and permanent hearing loss....
Hearing Aids Could Slow Cognitive Decline in Later Life
Dementia is the greatest global challenge for health and social care in the 21st century. We know that the number one risk factor for dementia is aging; however, dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging. In fact, there are risk factors for dementia where...
When to Consult an ENT Versus an Audiologist
Hearing is a complex sense, so it is no wonder that we sometimes have trouble deciding which type of professional to see for different hearing issues. An Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physician is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ear,...
Hard to Believe But True – Gaye Scriven Has Retired
Over the years I’ve been fortunate to have meet some amazing people with hearing loss, young and old. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my job and know I’m leaving you all in very capable hands with clinic staff that really care about your hearing. I have learned several things...
The Relationship Between Hearing Aids and Dementia
Studies show that wearing a hearing aid can slow down the progress of dementia by up to 75%. Scientists believe that keeping older people engaged and active by wearing hearing aids can significantly reduce age related cognitive decline. These studies underline just...