The Real Truth About Hearing Loss & Hearing Aids

auburnmountainhearing.com Hamilton: 550 Fennell Ave.E.Unit 16B 289-768-6167 723 Rymal Rd.W.Unit 500 289-768-8971 Today’s hearing aids not only are very technologically advanced, but some of them disappear in the ears and cannot be seen. In addition, most individuals think that hearing aids are costly, but the pricing of hearing aids in Ontario are regulated. What determines the price of hearing aids is the level of technology one is interested in. Hearing aids can range in price from very economical models to high tech digital hearing aids that perform quite well in noise. Did you know that hearing loss is highly prevalent in older adults and has been found to be associated with dementia, falls, and cognitive functioning. Age is the strongest predictor of hearing loss among adults aged 20-69, with the greatest amount of hearing loss in the 60 to 69 age group (National Institute of Health Data). About 2 percent of adults aged 45 to 54 have disabling hearing loss. This rate increases to 8.5 percent for adults aged 55 to 64. Nearly 25 percent of those aged 65 to 74 and 50 percent of those who are 75 and older have disabling hearing loss (NIDCD data). In a recent studies, researchers wanted to look at users satisfaction level when wearing hearing aids. The results demonstrated that many individuals loved their hearing aids. They found that satisfaction with hearing aids may be affected by several factors, including the age of the patient, the cost of the hearing aids, how many hours patients use their hearing aids per day, and when they first started wearing hearing aids. The earlier people started wearing hearing aids, the more they liked them. Finally, studies show that people that have a hearing loss and wear two hearing aids will achieve the most benefit from amplification. One reason is that the brain uses the stereo input to help us hear better, especially when noise is present. So don’t listen to stories about how hearing aids don’t work. Every individual is different. Come try a set of digital hearing aids at our award winning Auburn & Mountain Hearing Centres. Our Doctor of Audiology will assess you and prescribe hearing aids for you if you require them. We deal with all hearing aid manufacturers since we are independently owned, and you can try them for 90 days, money back guarantee. Why trust your hearing to anyone else. No referral necessary. Free parking, we deal with all insurance companies, WSIB, DVA, ODSP and other third parties.