Assistive listening devices (ALDs) can enhance communication by improving speech clarity in situations where distance, background noise, or poor room acoustics make hearing more difficult. Whether used alongside hearing aids or on their own, ALDs can help you feel...
Summer is the perfect time to get away, whether you’re flying overseas, heading to the cottage, or road-tripping with family. Just as you pack your passport and sunscreen, it’s important to prepare your hearing aids for the journey ahead. We’ve put together answers to...
Numerous studies have shown that untreated hearing loss can be linked to social isolation, loneliness, feelings of being excluded, and poorer cognition leading to an increased risk of depression. It is important to identify hearing loss early so you can manage and...
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...
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...
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...
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
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....
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...
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,...