Statistics About Hearing Loss

"Hearing loss is the fastest growing, and one of the most prevalent, chronic conditions facing Canadians today."

• most common forms of hearing loss are 1) age related (more than 25%)                    2) noise induced
• hearing loss is often an under-reported condition
• a study from StatCan 2002 showed that approximately 1 million Canadians reported having a "hearing-related disability" this a nearly double those reporting eyesight problems
• more than half of people 65 years+ have some degree of hearing loss
• a growing number of people in their 30's and 40's are showing signs of hearing loss
• studies show that wearing hearing aids can improve not only your hearing but your quality of life
• an astounding two-thirds of seniors with hearing loss refuse to either wear hearing aids or get help even though they would benefit from it
• hearing loss has shown to have a significant affect on not only your physical well-being but also your emotional and social
• left untreated, hearing loss can lead to depression, withdrawal from social activities, reduced functional and cognitive health and have a detrimental affect on your quality of life 

Resources:

Information courtesy of Statistics Canada and The Hearing Foundation of Canada

www.statcan.gc.ca

www.thfc.ca

"Hearing is the soul of knowledge and information of a high order.  To be cut off from hearing is to be isolated indeed."  - Helen Keller

If you are feeling isolated due to hearing loss, take the first step to resolution, call York Hearing Clinic today to book a no obligation hearing test.  905.953.9991 

Diabetes & Hearing Loss

Did you know...

• Worldwide, the cases of diabetes has steadily increased over the last 20 years
• Research has shown that there is a link between diabetes and hearing loss
• This link may be an under-recognized complication of diabetes
• Hearing loss is approximately TWICE as common in adults with diabetes
• Pre-diabetes can also increase the likelihood of having a hearing loss (30% higher risk than those with normal blood-sugar levels)
• The association between diabetes and hearing loss has shown to be evident in as young as 30-40 years of age
• Evidence has shown that diabetes can cause damage to the nerves and the blood vessels of the inner ear which can lead to hearing loss

It is highly recommended that all people with Diabetes have their hearing tested!

Hearing loss with diabetes can create unique circumstances when choosing and fitting hearing aids, that is why it is important to see hearing health care professional that is knowledgeable.  The staff at York Hearing Clinic is here to work with each client and their individual needs, tailoring the service and assistive listening device to the client!

For more information about hearing loss and the services available to you or to book an appointment, call us @ 905 953-9991.

*"Did you know..." facts referenced from:
"Hearing Loss is Common in People with Diabetes", www.nih.gov/news/jun2008/nddk-16.htm, July 25, 2008
Dr. Chartrand, "Diabetes Mellitus adn Hearing", www.digicare.org, July 21, 2003.

Official OPENING!

Yesterday, Monday, April 4, 2011, York Hearing Clinic opened its doors!  It has been a very busy past few months working to make YHC a reality, now that opening day has come and gone, we can say that it was worth every ounce of hard work we've already put into it, and all that is yet to come!  Thank you to everyone who has supported us with getting our clinic up and running.

Check out our ad in The Era Banner today, page 9.  Do you or someone you know have a hearing loss?  We are offering complimentary hearing assessments for the month of April so why not take the time to check your hearing?  You've got nothing to lose, and a world to gain!