Hearing Centre of Burlington
720 Guelph Line, Suite 308 L7R-4E2 Burlington, ON, Canada

When we think of hearing aids today, a certain set of images readily come to mind. Maybe it’s an oversized, beige-colored hearing aid that your grandma wears, or it’s a colorful, high-tech device that your child wears. Or maybe, it’s the cochlear implant you noticed on the man at the grocery story. #HearingAids #HearingEducation #LifeIsOn

Spring is here and with it the sounds of birds chirping and rain pattering on windows. Make sure you're able to hear it all with an annual hearing check-up. or us to learn more! #HearingHealth #HearingAwareness #LifeIsOn

Having trouble with debris in your ear? Don’t use cotton swabs to remove it as you may be potentially damaging your ear canal. Try using one of your fingers by sticking to the outer part of the ear canal to gentle remove any debris. Or seek help from a Healthcare Professional! #WellBeing #WellHearing #HearingCare #HearingAids #EarWax #WorldHearingDay

Let’s celebrate #WorldHearingDay2021, a global call to action to address #HearingLoss across all stages of life. Did you know that there is growing evidence that shows treating hearing loss can positively impact your social-emotional, cognitive and physical well-being? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3dLqAul #WorldHearingDay #HearingCareForALL #HearingCare

Sometimes, we don’t notice #HearingLoss until it starts to impact our lifestyle. This #WorldHearingDay2021, on March 3, be proactive on your hearing health. Take our easy hearing screener right in the comfort of your home: {client eScreener link} #WorldHearingDay #HearingCareForALL #HearingCare

Not another post about FACE MASK! Looks like face masks will be with us for a while. If wearing a face shield is not an option, try using a face mask that has the elastic which goes around your head or attaches to a headband.

Hearing loss was something we never really talked about in my family, other than mentioning that I should wear my hearing aids. After not accepting, facing, or even talking about my own hearing loss for close to 30 years, I recently started to become fascinated by it.

While masks are necessary in order to limit the potential spread of COVID-19, there have been many challenges with face masks for the deaf community as they attempt to communicate in a newly masked world.

Hearing loss in one ear is often overlooked and undiagnosed, largely due to the misbelief that hearing out of one ear is enough. In fact, single-sided deafness can cause many hardships for people, including listening fatigue, the inability to know what direction a sound is coming from, and difficulty in communication.

Weeks of lockdown had many of us looking to streaming services to keep us entertained. Can you use 5 emojis to describe your favorite movie?

While there is no replacement for a consultation with a hearing care professional, an online hearing test is a great way to get quick and useful feedback about your hearing. Whether a first-time hearing aid user or not.

Menieres Disease is a condition where there is a build-up of fluid in the inner ear, according to The Menieres Society. This fluid interferes with the signals to the brain responsible for balance and hearing.

Interesting article in the The Star about the pros and cons of various mask options. https://www.thestar.com//yes-do-wear-a-mask-heres-how-and-

May is better speech and hearing month! The Flintstones demonstrate "how hearing loss sounds" from mild to severe. https://www.youtube.com/watch

Baking has become our favorite past-time since the state stay-at-home order. Even the rare baker is taking out the flour, sugar and baking powder to make cookies and cakes. What did you make out of your pantry for the first time?

DID YOU KNOW? Cats have 32 muscles in each of their outer ears. For reference, humans have six. Those muscles give them the ability to rotate their ears so they can pinpoint the source of a noise. With hearing up to 64 kHz, theres no use trying to sneak up on your cat.

If you feel like youre struggling to stay close to loved ones that are physically distant, there are a bunch of great ways that you can connect with them in a digital way. Long-distance family and friends can schedule a time to cook and eat a meal together...but separately!

Learn about seven foods that might help increase serotonin (the happy hormone) levels.

Sporting events are postponed, concerts are canceled and museums and theaters are closed. Social distancing and self-isolation is making it a little tough to plan activities. But that doesnt mean you cant have fun at home.

Have you ever wondered how hearing aids are made? Hearing aids may be small, but they are packed with groundbreaking technology that helps millions of people hear better.

Get motivated with music streamed to your hearing aids to crush that workout! Custom-made for your ears, Phonak Virto Marvel Black offer a comfortable fit with clear, rich sound and smartphone connectivity so you can enjoy your favorite songs while you hit your personal best. Contact Hearing Centre Of Burlington to learn more!

Thank you for nominating us in the Burlington Post Readers Choice Awards for 10 years in a row! This year, Hearing Centre of Burlington is nominated in 3 categories: Audiology Services... Hearing Services Hearing Care Professional Follow this link to vote. Thank you for your support! https://www.insidehalton.com//business/hearing-centre-of-b

World Hearing Day is March 3, 2020. This day is specifically set aside to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss, and to promote healthy hearing and hearing care across the world. To learn more, visit World Health Organization https://www.who.int/activi/celebrating--world--hearing--day

Today, I am one of the growing numbers of people using a cell phone almost exclusively. Hows the phone treating you these days?

American Girl has a history of creating timeless characters who encourage children of all ethnicities and backgrounds, to dream big and become who they are meant to be. This new character not only appeals to but encourages children with hearing impairments to live life to the fullest!

Looking for a good laugh today? Hearing loss is no joke, but we do have a few comics to share that will brighten your day!

When the brain isnt receiving clear sound signals, it starts to produce its own noise to compensate. Tinnitus or ringing in the ears is a phantom noise heard in the head or the ears and affects about 10-15% of people. Contact us today at 9056316789 for a hearing health evaluation.

Scientists have come one step closer to solving the cocktail party problem. In a crowded room, the brain can easily focus on a single speaker. The brain of a hearing person, that is. The trick is replicating this ability in hearing aids.

Unnecessary or excessive noise can make it even harder for people with hearing loss to shop. So why do stores even play music?

Just because you have hearing loss doesnt mean you cant interact at the dinner table during Christmas. Dont be afraid to ask the host to make accommodations that will make it easier on you. To hear better, remember these tips: choose a spot at the table with your back to the wall, a seat with good lighting to see facial cues and a table far from background music.

As the holidays promise us a welcome return for all those things we enjoy so much, perhaps its time to spare a thought for a bit of planning.

A foot long tree is just as majestic as an eight-footer when perched atop a table and decorated with edible and irresistible chocolate truffles.

Diabetes-friendly recipes are just tasty as other recipes, so just because you are pancreatically challenged doesnt mean you cant have access to healthy, easy dinner recipes too! What are the best foods for people with diabetes?

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. November 14th specifically is World Diabetes Day, dedicated to raise awareness about both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Love them or hate them, mustaches are having a comeback this month! Here are funs facts about Movember.

October is Protect Your Hearing Month and October 10th was World Mental Health Day. It may not seem like these two are related, but they are! And in honor of both of these days, we want to talk about how hearing loss relates to mental health.

Did you know that a lot of the nutrients in your traditional Thanksgiving dishes are actually linked to healthy hearing?

Adults with hearing loss have a higher risk for Alzheimers and dementia. Those with moderate to severe hearing loss are up to 5 times more likely to develop dementia. But there are things you can do to help prevent it!

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), chronic ear infections are a leading cause of hearing loss. Symptoms of ear infections vary in adults and may include inflammation and pain, tenderness to the touch, fever, nausea, hearing changes, vomiting, headache and more. Dont ignore symptoms of ear infections!

September is Yoga Awareness Month, intended to educate people about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire and motivate individuals to live a healthy lifestyle. How are you going to celebrate?

Weve all heard that nuts are one of the healthiest snacks you can eat as they contain a wide range of vitamins and minerals. But which nuts top the list?