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11/14/2025

Tinnitus Severity Linked to Mood, Sleep, and Personality:

Tinnitus affects approximately 10 percent of the U.S. adult population and 14 percent of the world’s population (NIDCD, 2025). Tinnitus can sound different to individuals, and its severity is subjective.

Recently, researchers from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in conjunction with artificial intelligence (AI), created a method to identify warning signs of severe tinnitus.

Read more: https://www.audiology.org/tinnitus-severity-linked-to-mood-sleep-and-personality/

11/14/2025

Early exposure to sound or language may preserve normal neural organization, researchers report

11/13/2025

Book an appointment at the clinic to ensure your hearing and balance system are functioning optimally as we head into winter .

November is Fall Prevention Month.

Audiologists provide patient-centered treatment for vestibular conditions—helping people regain confidence, stability, and control over their daily lives.

Help spread the word about the role audiologists play in vestibular care with our poster:https://www.sac-oac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SAC-SHM-Poster-Vestibular-Disorder-EN-poster-0.pdf

Learn more about Fall Prevention Month here: https://www.fallpreventionmonth.ca/

11/06/2025

Thanks to the Elks and Royal Purple for their ongoing support of children with hearing and communication challenges .

From speech therapy to hearing aids, Elks across Canada are changing young lives every day. Through our national charity, we support hearing health and give children the tools they need to thrive.

This year, we’re asking every member to invite two friends to join our mission.

Double the members. Double the support. Let’s grow the Elks and our impact on Canada’s youth.

To join and help us in our mission visit https://elksofcanada.ca/join-us

11/05/2025

SAC is committed to raising the profile of speech-language pathology and audiology in Canada. To make it easier than ever to see what we’re working on, we’ve updated our provincial advocacy webpages.

Explore the newly updated pages to learn more about what we’re working on in your region, and how your membership makes it possible.

We bring the voices of our members and associates to key decision makers and relevant stakeholders working on issues that impact our professions.

Check them out now: https://www.sac-oac.ca/advocacy/provincial-advocacy/

Stay connected and strengthen your impact - renew your membership now: https://member-membre.sac-oac.ca/login.aspx

11/05/2025

We will be closed November 11 to observe Remembrance Day .

11/02/2025

Hearing loss is on the rise and it is more common than you think. Loud sounds can damage your ears, leading to hearing loss or ringing in the ears (tinnitus).

Check out WHO’s tips to protect your hearing and care for your ears:

✅ Protect your hearing
✅ Get regular hearing check-ups
✅ Use assistive technology if recommended
✅ Request a hearing test for your children or anyone above age 50

11/01/2025

We offer several options for auditory training including LACE AI Pro

We are excited to offer Lace AI Pro to our clients as part of our comprehensive auditory rehabilitation services .

11/01/2025

November is Fall Prevention month . Visit your audiologist to help ensure your hearing and balance are optimized as we head into winter.

November is Falls Prevention Month! that hearing loss increases the risk of falls?

Audiologists can help. Audiologists are health professionals who provide individualized care to people of all ages with hearing and balance issues.

Learn more 👉🏽https://www.sac-oac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SAC-Info-Sheet-Risk-of-Falls-EN.pdf

10/31/2025

Starting in December 2025, extended hours Fridays and Saturdays by appointment only .

10/30/2025

As Halloween decorations make way for holiday lights, don’t forget to clear walkways, tuck away cords and light the path for visitors. November is Fall Prevention Month — let’s help everyone stay on their feet!
Read more here: https://sgicanada.ca/news?title=how-to-prevent-slips-and-falls-outside-your-home-as-the-weather-changes