Hearing Health
Hearing Health
As social beings we depend on our hearing more than we realize. Hearing allows us to connect with others, provides us with a sense of belonging and helps us sustain a healthy quality of life.
Being Proactive and monitoring your hearing is important. Having a hearing test at the age of 50-55 is important and establishes a baseline. This is imperative to the foundations of hearing health.
Hearing health also includes protecting your ears from loud sounds. Taking proactive safety measures can reduce the risk of hearing loss. It is very important to wear ear protection when using loud tools or equipment.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus occurs when a person hears an internal sound in their ears or head. It can present itself in many forms - sometimes it is described as a ringing, a buzzing or a whistling sound. These sounds can occur continuously or intermittently and can vary in tone and intensity.
Tinnitus can affect one’s life in many ways, including their overall health and social well-being which can result in distress, anxiety and sleep disturbance.
Having your hearing tested can be a valuable tool in assessing tinnitus.
Hearing Loss
There are different types and different causes of hearing loss that are identified with an in-depth hearing assessment.
Over 60% of adult Canadians experience some form of hearing loss.
Common reasons for hearing loss include excess noise exposure and general aging.
