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July 10, 2022

What are the steps of a routine Adult Audiological Assessment?

You’ll start with some basic paperwork to tell us a bit about yourself and review our consent forms while we hang up your coat and brew you a cappuccino, hot tea, or coffee (in non-covid times). This is where we get to know you! At AudioSense we have a holistic […]
May 3, 2022

5 Ways to Reduce Stress

Stress is an inevitable part of everyday life. Too much of it can really take a toll on your mind, body, and soul. When you’re constantly under stress, your body doesn’t get a clear signal to return back to normal and relax. If the stress is prolonged, you can begin to experience physical and mental symptoms, like anxiety, headaches, an upset stomach, depression, and even hearing/auditory issues.
January 18, 2022

What Is the Cost of Hearing Aids In Ontario?

With such a wide variety of models, brands, features, and designs, the costs of hearing aids might vary significantly. A popular misconception is that a smaller device has improved functionality and a higher cost. However, the reality is that, with smaller hearing aids, you might need to compromise on battery […]
January 16, 2022

Different Types of Hearing Aids

In today’s hearing aids market, there is a wide variety of hearing aids, in terms of manufacturer, style, and technology level. Determining the appropriate hearing aid will depend on the severity of your hearing loss, but also your lifestyle and expectations. Below is a summary of each hearing aid style.  […]
February 8, 2018

It’s Time to Focus on Hearing Health Care, not just Hearing Loss

I have the honour of having been elected President of the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) for this year.  I have served as a volunteer on CAA for over 6 years now, as Committee Chair, Committee Co-Chair and Director on the Board and the Executive.  I am proud to be […]