Do hearing aids stop hearing loss in its tracks, or do they make it worse? Many people hold one belief or the other, and both are misconceptions. At HEAR Ontario, our hearing care team of audiologists and hearing instrument specialists works across 19 clinics, including Belleville, Perth, Midland and Sarnia, to evaluate hearing, explain what […]
How long a hearing aid battery lasts depends mainly on usage and battery type, and the answer can range from three days to several weeks. When you know what’s normal for your devices, it’s much easier to keep them powered through busy days. HEAR Ontario’s team of audiologists and hearing instrument specialists can help you […]
Hearing aids spend all day in a warm, waxy environment, so it’s no surprise that buildup can creep into the tiny openings that carry sound. A consistent hearing aid cleaning routine helps keep your devices working well and prevents the frustration of wax and moisture interfering with sound. Across our 19 clinics, from Windsor to […]
If one hearing aid suddenly seems quieter, tinny, or less clear than its partner, everyday conversations can start to feel lopsided. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sound in a way that feels natural, so a difference between them should be examined. At HEAR Ontario, our team of audiologists and hearing instrument specialists can check […]
An abrupt high-pitched squeal from a hearing aid can be jarring and disruptive to daily life if the underlying source goes unaddressed. We provide specialized diagnostic testing to establish whether whistling originates from ear canal fit, earwax occlusion, incorrect settings, damaged accessories, or internal circuitry issues. Explore why acoustic feedback occurs and which safe home […]
Custom hearing aids function to assist in managing your unique hearing loss situation. No matter if you recently acquired hearing aids or have relied on them for decades, should your hearing aids generate headaches or any form of soreness, effective options exist. An appropriately set hearing aid will remain comfortable in your ear canal and […]
Many people delay getting hearing aids because they don’t think they’ll like how they look or feel. That defensive reaction is totally logical from a consumer standpoint! In some cases, people even worried that they might be left out of conversation altogether by others who assumed they wouldn’t be able to hear or comprehend. This […]
If you’ve looked into hearing aids, one of the first things you’ve probably noticed is the price. Based on the sophistication of the digital signal processing and the required audiometric programming, these devices span a wide pricing spectrum. For many people, that comes as a surprise, and it can understandably feel like a stopping point. […]
While most assume hearing is localized to the ears, the brain serves as the primary engine for auditory interpretation. Physical sound collection happens at the ear, but cognitive interpretation is what creates speech and memory. The onset of hearing loss results in a degraded data stream reaching the brain’s processing centers. This reduction in stimulus […]
Our modern lives depend on remaining linked to people, to information, and to the world of sound. Individuals managing auditory impairment often find it challenging to maintain a fast-paced, connected lifestyle when relying on aging hardware. Modern Bluetooth hearing aids are transforming the auditory landscape. By pairing cutting-edge wireless tech with simple operation, they offer […]
