Life Hearing Solutions Etobicoke

01/02/2022

我们， 常青听力，自成立以来，一直专注于我们的社区。 我们期待以我们的努力，让每一个人都能无障碍地沟通！同时，在其他方面，我们也尽我们的绵薄之力，给社区做一些力所能及之事。在2022年来临之际，我们期望，我们的社会， 备有广夏千万间，大庇天下寒士俱欢颜！ 我们期待，我们的社区，储有米千艘，人人无饥馑！

08/27/2021

Fact Fridays!

Hearing aids work by amplifying the sound coming into your ear. Every hearing aid has a microphone which picks up sound from outside the ear. The sound is then amplified by the hearing aid and then sent into your ear through a speaker.

Many hearing aids now are digital which means we can adjust specific frequencies where you might need more or less amplification. This is why a recent hearing test is so important because then we can calibrate the hearing aid to fit your exact pattern of hearing loss!

Your hearing aid could have multiple listening programs that specialize in different environments. These programs can be tuned for situations where there might be a lot of background noise like in a mall, or for situations where there is little background noise like your bedroom. These programs can be automatically changed to adapt to your environment or manually changed by you.

For more information visit our website: lifehearingsolutions.com.

08/20/2021

Fact Fridays!

Check out this article written by our hearing specialist on our website: lifehearingsolutions.com!

TLDR:
Sensorineural hearing loss occurs due to damage to the inner ear (cochlea) and/or the auditory nerve. This could be caused by age, disease, genetics, lifestyle, or noise.

Conductive hearing loss happens when there is interference with the transmission of sound from the outer to the inner ear. This could be from earwax, a perforated eardrum, buildup of fluid, or damage to the middle ear structures.

Learn the difference between sensorineural, conductive, and mixed hearing loss. Causes, treatments, what it may sound like, and more.

08/13/2021

Fact Fridays!

Ménière’s disease is a chronic condition caused by abnormal fluid buildup in the inner ear. It most commonly appears during young to middle adulthood but could occur at any age and presents in only one ear.

Common symptoms include spells of vertigo which come and go without warning. You might also experience hearing loss typically in the low and/or high frequencies. Other symptoms include tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and a feeling of fullness in the ear.

If you suspect you have Ménière’s disease, consult your doctor to rule out other causes. You might also benefit from a hearing test and hearing aids to ensure you can hear your best.

Here at Life Hearing Solutions, we offer complementary hearing tests and can match you to the perfect pair of hearing aids. Come visit our hearing specialist today or visit our website: lifehearingsolutions.com, for more information.

08/06/2021

Fact Fridays!

Noise exposure can be detrimental to your hearing health. Even one-time excessive noise exposure could cause permanent hearing damage. Loud noises can damage and even destroy the hair cells in our ears. Without our hair cells, we would be unable to send signals that our brain interprets as sound.

You may have noticed after going to a concert or a loud sporting event that you temporarily are not able to hear quieter sounds. This happens because your hair cells are overworked. Our hair cells bend more to louder sounds, and will require some time to fully recover. If they get bent too much or too often, these cells can die. This damage is usually permanent and cannot be recovered.

It is essential you protect your ears with properly fitted ear plugs if you are entering a loud environment. As well, if you use earphones, take a break after 60 minutes and listen at less than 50% volume.

If you think you might have hearing loss, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with our hearing specialist today. We also supply ear plugs for swimming, noise cancellation, and music protection. For more information visit our website: lifehearingsolutions.com.

07/23/2021

Fact Fridays!

Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is a common issue, affecting around 15-20% of all individuals. It is more common in older adults and seniors. Many people describe a ringing in the ears, but other sounds include buzzing, roaring, clicking, hissing, or humming in one or both ears.

Tinnitus can develop because of an ear canal blockage or infection, injury to the head or neck, heart or vascular disorder, or can be a sign of hearing loss. Some medications could worsen tinnitus as well.

Important‼️ Limiting loud noise exposure and/or wearing hearing protection can help decrease your risk of developing tinnitus!

If tinnitus is disrupting your day to day living, schedule a visit with your family doctor. As well, if you suspect you could have hearing loss, feel free to drop by our clinic for a no obligation hearing test. A properly calibrated hearing aid will make it easier for you to hear and could make it less likely for you to notice your tinnitus.

For more information on our services, please call or visit our website at lifehearingsolutions.com.

07/16/2021

Fact Fridays!

Did you know that Cerumen (Earwax) Impaction can cause temporary hearing loss? This happens in about 5% of healthy children, 10% of healthy adults, and over half of nursing home patients. If you wear hearing aids, there is a higher chance this can occur as well.

Cerumen (Earwax) is produced naturally by the body and is made to lubricate and protect our ear canals. It also contains antibacterial agents! The wax we produce can be cleared naturally by our body, but for some people, this process could be interrupted.

If you notice symptoms such as hearing loss, itching or pain in the ear, a sensation of fullness in the ear, or tinnitus (ringing in the ears), this could be a sign of Cerumen (Earwax) Impaction.

Caution ⚠️: Many people insert cotton swabs into their ear canal to remove earwax, but this could cause more harm than good. Cotton swabs can push the earwax deeper into the ear canal and could result in cuts and abrasions as well.

However, do not fret! At Life Hearing Solutions, we offer Cerumen (Earwax) removal services. Call, visit us at one of our locations, or visit our website: lifehearingsolutions.ca for more information!

07/15/2021

Hope everything is going to be normal soon! Looking forward to 2022!

10/09/2020

As a member of the Hamilton Chinese Business Association, we’ve been committed to our communities since 2014. We’ve sponsored Hamilton’s Chinese Spring Gala for three years in a row, and attended events such as the Annual Assyrian Festival and the Multicultural Market in 2019. We won’t stop there either, we’re always looking for new ways to engage with our neighbours.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve volunteered our time to provide free delivery of hearing aid batteries and accessories. As well as collecting and distributing small lap tables to assist our senior patients. Beginning in February, we’ve hosted healthy hearing lectures online, as well as coordinated sewing activities for front line workers to help our community.

04/06/2020

治疗听力损失和视力下降意味着获得更长久的健康
常青听力摘自https://www.hear-it.org/网
一项研究发现，听力损失和视力下降会对老年人的健康预期和寿命带来影响。
杜克-新加坡国立大学医学院的一项研究显示，听力和视力障碍会影响老年人的预期寿命和健康预期，即老年人在有或无健康问题情况下的寿命年限。
研究人员就自我报告中的视力和听力障碍对寿命的影响进行了调查，即身体机能和日常活动是否受到限制。
研究中，与听力和视力正常的老年人相比，患有视力或者听力障碍，或者患有双重障碍的老年人，其身体机能和日常活动受到限制的时间较长，也就是说他们身体机能和日常活动不受限制的时间相对较短。此种差异在患有听力和视力双重障碍的老年人当中表现的最为明显。


单纯听力损失
2009年，听力障碍患者中，有40.6%的人身体机能受到限制，有20.8%的人日常活动受到限制；相比之下，听力正常的人当中，身体机能和日常活动受到限制的比例分别为28.2%和8.9%。2011年，听力障碍患者中，有52.2%的人身体机能受到限制，有26.6%的人日常活动受到限制；而听力正常的人当中，身体机能和日常活动受到限制的比例分别为29%和9.7%。2015年，听力障碍患者中，分别有60.4%和29.4%的人身体机能和日常活动受到限制；而听力正常的人当中，身体机能和日常活动受到限制的比例分别为40.7%和12.4%。
因年龄增长而出现更多的障碍
2009年至2015年间的调查显示，患有视力障碍的老年人比例由12%上升至17%。患有听力障碍的比例由6%上升至9%。患有视力和听力双重障碍的比例由9%上升至13%。在2009年至2011年以及2011年至2015年的调查中，分别有34.6%和42.7%的人经历了视力和听力障碍的变化。

关于研究
研究人员在2009年对3,452为参与者进行了采访，并在2011年和2015年再次随访。调查过程中采用的是新加坡健康与老龄问题小组对60岁或以上的社区居民做出的全国代表性纵向调查。

研究名为“The Impact of Self-Reported Vision and Hearing Impairment on Health Expectancy（自我报告视力和听力障碍对健康预期的影响）”，发表于《美国老年医学学会杂志》中。

信息来源： www.sciencedaily.com, www.medicalxpress.com and Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Medical Xpress is a web-based medical and health news service that features the most comprehensive coverage in the fields of neuroscience, cardiology, cancer, HIV/AIDS, psychology, psychiatry, dentistry, genetics, diseases and conditions, medications and more.

03/18/2020

To Members of the Community,

For the health and safety of our community, Life Hearing Solutions will operate remotely, and our clinic will be closed until March 31st. If you are in need of our services, we are still answering calls. Our phone number is 289-755-0295.
Thank you for understanding. Let’s do our part in containing the virus!

Warmest Regards,
Mary and the Life Hearing Solutions Family