While many people believe that hearing loss challenges become more relevant and troublesome after the age of 70 onwards, there’s a growing populace of younger people facing a hearing loss from as young as 60 – or even earlier. Perhaps you’re in your sixties and...
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Children: Signs and Treatment Options
Hearing loss is often assumed to be a challenge that older people get—which makes sense, as age-related hearing loss is one of the leading causes for hearing loss across the nation—but plenty of younger people struggle with hearing loss too, especially children. The...
Hearing Aids and Memory: Can One Affect the Other?
Inspired by The Lancet's findings on the ACHIEVE studyWe've all heard that as we age, our hearing might decline. But did you know that hearing loss might also be linked to memory problems in older adults? Let's dive into what the recent ACHIEVE study discovered.The...
The Surprising Link Between Hearing Loss and Common Chronic Conditions
Hearing loss may seem like an isolated health concern. However, an expanding body of research illustrates its deep connections to several prevalent chronic conditions. Let’s delve deeper into these links and discover how our auditory health can provide significant...
Understanding the Reluctance: Let’s Discuss Why We Delay Treating Hearing Loss
One of the persistent challenges in the world of audiology is understanding why so many people delay seeking help for their hearing loss. Many end up pushing through the challenges until the weight becomes almost unbearable. Even though we emphasize the importance...
Exploring Effective Solutions: A Comprehensive Guide to Treating Hearing Loss
If you or a loved one is experiencing hearing loss and feeling overwhelmed by the number of options available for treatment, it’s totally understandable. There is so much information available today that it can be tough to know what is the best path forward. If you’ve...
Your Essential Handbook for Effective Hearing Loss Solutions: An Arnold Hearing Centres Comprehensive Guide [The No-Nonsense Breakdown of Your Choices]
When the need arises to address hearing loss, whether for yourself or a loved one, the barrage of information can make finding the right solution challenging. There seems to be a myriad of options at various price points, all claiming to be the best – it's natural to...
We’ve Got Five Ontarian Winners for our 2022 Hear for the Holidays Giveaway!
We understand the importance of supporting locally-focused businesses that are deeply rooted in their communities. At Arnold Hearing Centres, we're not just another business in the neighbourhood but an integral part of it. Our Hear for the Holidays giveaway reflects...
What Is Unilateral Hearing Loss and How Can You Treat It?
If you’ve ever suffered from a water-clogged ear after a swim, you know what it feels like to have a unilateral hearing loss (UHL). Unilateral hearing loss refers to hearing loss that affects only one ear. Sufferers of UHL experience a mild or moderate hearing loss;...
How Common Is Hearing Loss?
With 77% of 60 to 69-year-olds and 94% of 70 to 79-year-olds having an audiometrically measured hearing loss, it still surprises me that more of us don’t take care of our hearing health. The numbers make sense though – the years of loud-noise exposure contribute to...