The Hamilton Spectator

Stop waiting to take care of your hearing health

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auburnmoun­tainhearin­g.com 1144 Wilson St.W. Unit D203 Ancaster 289-203-3195 550 Fennell Ave. E. Unit 16B Hamilton 289-768-6167 723 Rymal Rd. W. Unit 500 Hamilton 289-768-8971 168 Barton St. Unit 3 Stoney Creek 289-203-3256

Many individual­s with hearing loss do not want to get their hearing tested. Why? One of the reasons is denial. Many older adults just don’t think they have a problem. When most people are told they have a hearing loss, the first thing they often say is: ‘I hear what I want to hear.’ However, in order to be fully engaged in life, you have to be fully engaged everywhere. In addition, the person with a hearing problem is often the last to notice it, because the change comes on gradually over the years and starts subtly. Have you ever said this while watching TV or talking on the phone? “I can hear just fine if people would just stop mumbling.”

Another deterrent to wearing hearing aids is the stigma attached to wearing them. People either think that it’s a sign of weakness, or that it’s showing one’s age. However, always saying ‘pardon me’ tends to show one’s age much quicker. The hearing aids now, are small enough that most people don’t even notice you are wearing them. The final obstacle can be the cost of hearing aids. In Ontario, the price of hearing aids is regulated. The price is usually dependent on the level of technology one is interested in but there are many options to choose from.

Hearing aids are a key ingredient to staying active and improving the quality of your life. Wearing them leads to an increased enjoyment of social events, leisure activities, and conversati­ons with your family, friends, and co-workers. Many styles and price points exist. Our award-winning clinic has payment plans for every lifestyle available to help with the cost. In addition, a Government Grant may exist for eligible individual­s.

If you feel your current hearing aids are not helping as much as they should and you have experience­d some of the points mentioned above there’s a groundbrea­king hearing aid that allows you to easily connect to any cell phone and television. You can enjoy the freedom of being able to easily connect with any Bluetooth phone

regardless of the brand. Answer calls with a touch of your hearing aids and use them as a wireless headset to talk hands-free. Use your hearing aids as TV wireless headphones and experience clear, quality, stereo sound. Take them home and try them for yourself!

Come visit us at one of our award-winning clinics to try this new technology and experience the difference. Our experience­d staff will guide you through the process of a hearing test and obtaining hearing aids if you need them. Why trust your hearing to anyone else? No referral necessary. All insurance companies, WSIB, DVA ODSP, Special Income and FCH patients are welcome.

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