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The Real Impact Of Sensorineural Hearing Loss

The Real Impact Of Sensorineural Hearing Loss

It's More Than Just Not Hearing Sounds Unlike most of our blog posts about hearing loss, this specific one has been written with the family and friends of the hard of hearing in mind rather than the individual actually suffering with hearing loss. For those without...

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Should I Get My Hearing Tested In My 50s?

Should I Get My Hearing Tested In My 50s?

From loud concerts to busy work events and boisterous restaurants to listening to music at home, loud noises are more commonplace than ever. However, most people don’t realize the impact that the volume of these noises can affect their hearing much sooner than they...

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A Cochlear Implant Journey (Part II): New Sounds Await

A Cochlear Implant Journey (Part II): New Sounds Await

A Hearing Story with Rob Meagher:   This is the second post of our two part blog series speaking with Davidson Hearing Aid Centres' own Rob Meagher. If you haven't read the first part yet, please click here to read it first. Rob is a Hearing Instrument...

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A Cochlear Implant Journey (Part I): Silent Struggles

A Cochlear Implant Journey (Part I): Silent Struggles

A Hearing Story with Rob Meagher:   This is the first installment in a two part blog series speaking with Davidson Hearing Aid Centres' own Rob Meagher. Rob is a Hearing Instrument Practitioner with over 35 years of experience, who has struggled with hearing loss...

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The Alarming Rise in Hearing Loss in Children

The Alarming Rise in Hearing Loss in Children

Hearing loss is often an unfortunate side effect of the aging process. One in three adults over the age of 65 suffer from age-related hearing loss. But in recent years, there’s been a rise in the number of children who are suffering from hearing loss. In fact,...

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Ototoxic Medications

Ototoxic Medications

Ototoxic medications are drugs that can damage the inner ear and cause hearing loss or tinnitus (ringing in the ears). These medications can be prescribed for various conditions, including infections, cancer and heart disease. However, it's important to be aware of...

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Ear Wax Does Serve A Purpose

Ear Wax Does Serve A Purpose

Ear wax, also known by the medical term cerumen, is a substance secreted in outer third of the ear canal. It consists of secretions from sebaceous and ceruminous glands, epithelial cells and other debris (e.g.: dust). The colour and texture of wax can be extremely...

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Disability Tax Credit

Disability Tax Credit

(Originally posted: April 10, 2018) Tax season; the forever dreaded and unavoidable chore we must complete by April 30th every year. With this years deadline fast approaching most people are wondering, have they claimed everything possible? Perhaps a missed invoice...

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