The Hearing Rehab Centre
952 Jones Rd L4R 0G1 Midland, ON, Canada

OK, NHL fans.... playoffs are upon us!!! Did you know.... sound levels in a playoff NHL series have been studied and found to be loud enough to damage hearing? So, if you're going to a game... bring that hearing protection!!! Apologies to Oilers fans for this study... I'm sure fans from any team would be just as noisy...???? :) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1660593/

We are closing early today due to the poor road conditions and blustery weather. Stay safe everyone!

To our valued patients: During the current COVID-19 pandemic, our concern is for your health and safety. We are currently open, Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE (705-527-0940) PRIOR TO COMING IN. We are available to care for your urgent health and safety needs. This includes repairs of hearing aids, supplies to keep your hearing aids functioning, and also includes some Audiology services if flagged as urgent by your Physician.... At this time, we do have some sanitizing options for your hearing aids available for purchase. If you have concerns or questions regarding how to keep your devices sanitized, please call our office and speak with Leo (705-527-0940). We wish everyone the best during this difficult time. Please do not hesitate to call us with any Audiology or hearing aid related questions! Please be assured, that as an Audiology clinic, we are following not only Federal and Provincial government regulations and Public Health recommendations, but we are also following the recommendations of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) regarding best practices for safe patient care.

To all the men and women who served .... We thank you!

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday July 1 2019 for Canada Day. We will re-open Tuesday July 2 2019, at 9am. HAPPY CANADA DAY, EVERYONE!

OK, NHL fans.... playoffs are upon us!!! Did you know.... sound levels in a playoff NHL series have been studied and found to be loud enough to damage hearing? So, if youre going to a game... bring that hearing protection!!! Apologies to Oilers fans for this study... Im sure fans from any team would be just as noisy...???? :) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1660593/

Tuesday Feb 12, 2019: We are closed today, due to the weather conditions. We plan to re-open tomorrow (Wed Feb 13, 2019) at 9am. Stay safe, everyone!

We are closing early today due to the poor road conditions and blustery weather. Stay safe everyone!

Thursday January 31/19: We are closed today due to weather/road conditions. We plan to be open tomorrow (Feb 1/19) at 9am. Stay safe everyone!

Hearing difficulty can affect relationships... but the good news is, with the most modern approaches to Audiology care, help is available (hint: Hearing Aids alone are NOT the answer!)

Listening to music via headphones? Keep the volume down and preserve your hearing!

What a wonderful Christmas present! https://www.cbc.ca//baby-hears-for-the-first-time-1.4949794

Tuesday Feb 12, 2019: We are closed today, due to the weather conditions. We plan to re-open tomorrow (Wed Feb 13, 2019) at 9am. Stay safe, everyone!

Thursday January 31/19: We are closed today due to weather/road conditions. We plan to be open tomorrow (Feb 1/19) at 9am. Stay safe everyone!

What do we hear?? The recent social media "Yanny" vs "Laurel" controversy highlights the need to hear ALL the sounds of speech. In the sample below, as you move the slider towards the word "Laurel", you'll start to hear "Laurel"... why? because you are hearing more low-frequency speech sounds, less of the higher-frequency sounds.... Not unlike the way a person with a high-frequency hearing loss may misunderstand speech in everyday conversation. Fortunately, for those with hearing loss, the good news is that help is available!! If you need more clarity in everyday conversations, contact us for information!

What a wonderful Christmas present! https://www.cbc.ca//baby-hears-for-the-first-time-1.4949794

To our Veterans and their families..... thank you.

When buying toys for young children... always remember the toy will be played with, within about 1-2 feet of the childs ear (their arms are shorter than our adult-length arms!).

https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet Want to learn the inside scoop on how the most up-to-date hearing aids work in noise or in music, or in other challenging situations???? Free online seminar with Dr. Marshall Chasin (Audiologist). Sponsored by The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA).

What do we hear?? The recent social media "Yanny" vs "Laurel" controversy highlights the need to hear ALL the sounds of speech. In the sample below, as you move the slider towards the word "Laurel", youll start to hear "Laurel"... why? because you are hearing more low-frequency speech sounds, less of the higher-frequency sounds.... Not unlike the way a person with a high-frequency hearing loss may misunderstand speech in everyday conversation. Fortunately, for those with hearing loss, the good news is that help is available!! If you need more clarity in everyday conversations, contact us for information!

If you have ever had a concussion.... have you noticed difficulty hearing in noise since your injury? (The good news is... help is available! Talk to us about ways to hear better in noise!)

The Hearing Rehab Centre is closed today (Monday April 16/18) due to the weather. We expect to re-open on Tuesday April 17 at 9am... stay safe everyone!

Spring is here!!! Could your hearing (or hearing aids) use a tune-up? Contact us!

If you have concerns about your hearing (or a loved ones hearing)... help is available! See your Audiologist!

Did you know that people who assume that they have a hearing loss usually wait for five or more years before they get their hearing tested? Waiting does not mak...e it better. The contrary is the case. So dont wait any longer and take our free 3-minute online hearing test to get a first impression about how well you hear. See more

Did you know.... Its not just noise that damages the auditory system. Certain medical conditions can contribute to hearing loss. So can some medications....or combinations of certain medications. Even some inhaled air-borne chemicals can lodge in the inner ear and cause damage (not covered in this article). Keep your ears and auditory/vestibular system as healthy as possible... insist on seeing an Audiologist (who has studied ototoxicity) to keep your hearing as good as possible, to prevent tinnitus, and to preserve vestibular function! https://www.rd.com/health/conditions/hearing-loss-causes/

Did you know.... Tinnitus Awareness Week is February 5-11 2018. And... good news!!!... Most types people with bothersome tinnitus (noises in the ears/head) can be helped with treatment.... ask us! https://www.express.co.uk//Tinnitus-ringing-in-ears-hearin

Good reasons to keep your hearing care up-to-date. An annual hearing assessment (and hearing aid check, if you have hearing aids) is a good place to start..

http://www.chicagotribune.com//ct-perspec-zorn-resolutions Lots of good advice here... for both men and women :)

Start 2018 with more awareness about your hearing!

What does hearing loss sound like? This short video will allow you to compare conversation with normal hearing, a mild hearing loss, a moderate hearing loss, etc

To all our Veterans, we thank you.

Taking care of your hearing is one step towards dementia prevention.

What does hearing loss sound like??? Ask Fred Flinstone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EJ4g3J6cJM

Did you know..... The Hearing Rehab Centre offers test drives for hearing aids.... Patients can try out a set of state-of-the-art hearing aids, with no obligation! Call us for details: (705) 527-0940

Keep your brain well-nourished with healthy hearing! http://unitron.com//y/when-should-i-get-a-hearing-aid.html

Singing! Enjoy to your health! (Hint... click on the picture to get the article in English!!) http://soundsgood.hear-the-world.com//improve-your-hearin/

Need to access Closed Captioning for Facebook videos? Heres how!

Did you know... Most people in Ontario are eligible for government assistance towards the purchase of hearing aids. There are several types of programs available. These assistance programs are available to any eligible person who contacts a vendor registered with these programs. Call us for details! (705) 527-0940.

Custom-molded hearing protection is comfortable, reusable, and ideal for sports fans! The 2006 Hockey Playoff (Edmonton Oilers) noise level study described in this article is now a must-read for Audiology students. (PS: GO SENS GO!!!)

Workers Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) has cut funding and the range of devices that patients can access with their WSIB Claims for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. Two significant rounds of cuts have happened in the past 12 months. Unhappy about this??? Please talk to your MPP.