HearingLife Canada

03/10/2023

your diet can have an effect on your tinnitus? 🤔

Tinnitus is a condition often experienced in tandem with hearing loss, described as a constant ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound heard within the ear. 👂

Many people with tinnitus report that certain dietary habits can trigger or worsen their tinnitus. ⚠

These include caffeine, alcohol, high doses of aspirin, and excessive salt in their diet.

Dietary changes are only one of the many ways to help lessen the effects of tinnitus.

Remember, if you experience tinnitus, you are not alone; we are here to help. 👂💖

Don’t hesitate to seek help today: https://bit.ly/3HWHaqb

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03/09/2023

Instagram has autogenerated feed video captions? 🤔

We value inclusivity and accessibility for all at HearingLife Canada and regularly strive to ensure we honor these values and commitments. 🥰

We are pleased to see Meta committing to these same important values.

To take advantage of this inclusive feature, just tap the three dots in the top right-hand corner of a reel or video on the platform and choose ‘Manage Captions’ from the menu, turn them on, and choose your preferred language. 🙌

Happy scrolling 😊

03/08/2023

Today is , and the theme this year is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.” 💖

The United Nations Observance of IWD recognizes and celebrates the women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education.

At HearingLife Canada, we are proud to support and recognize some of our very own female champions for change. 🥰

An incredible 86% of our Audiologists and Hearing Practitioners are women dedicating their talents to helping us achieve our vision of helping more people hear better.

Today and always, we wish for worldwide gender equality and the unwavering support of growth for all women. 🙌

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03/07/2023

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela

The has released their new training document, ‘Primary ear and hearing care training manual’ for . 👂💖

As Nelson Mandela wisely stated, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

With this document, the World Health Organization aims to achieve these objectives 👇

1. Draw the attention of decision-makers in governments and civil society groups towards the WHO’s recommendations regarding the integration of ear and hearing care into primary health care.
2. Encourage governments to integrate primary ear and hearing care into training programmes for health care providers at primary level.
3. Call the attention of primary-level health care providers (health workers and physicians) towards the needs of people with hearing loss and ear disease.
4. Inform people about the importance of ear and hearing care and encourage them to seek services.

Learn more about this important mission and how you can help make hearing health care accessible for all: http://bit.ly/3YmtsRU

03/06/2023

March 3rd was . 👂💖

Hearing tests performed by hearing health professionals are FREE to anyone over the age of 18; at any of our over 300 HearingLife locations across Canada.

Show your ears some love and book a free hearing test: https://bit.ly/3HWHaqb

03/03/2023

World Hearing Day

Our ears give us the first signs that spring is around the corner. 👂

The next morning you awake to the beautiful sound of birds chirping, take a moment to revel in the power, and the importance, of your hearing. 🐦

Happy , don’t you just . 👂❤️

03/02/2023

about HearingLife Canada’s risk-free, no-obligation 30-day hearing aid trial? 🦻

Getting a free hearing aid trial is easy!

The first step is to book a free appointment in one of our clinics.

If hearing aids are recommended to you by one of our professionals, you will be given the opportunity to trial hearing aids free for 30 days. 🦻💖

When you attend your appointment, you will receive:

1. A consultation with a certified hearing care professional
2. A thorough hearing test with same-day results
3. The opportunity to select from a range of high-quality hearing aids
4. A personalized hearing aid fitting
5. The opportunity to begin your free, 30-day hearing aid trial

Get started today: http://bit.ly/3A7KMl6

03/01/2023

March is ; protecting and supporting your hearing is just one of the many reasons to maintain a healthy diet. 🥗

Swipe left to learn which foods best support your hearing health. 👂💖

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02/28/2023

Have you visited our HearingLife Online Shop yet? 💻👀

With products for every hearing health need, it’s now faster and easier than ever to find the essentials (and maybe some extras you didn’t realize you needed). 👂💖

Visit us today: https://hearinglifeshop.ca/

02/27/2023

Officer Carl Prochilo from the Collingwood Fire Department is spreading awareness about smoke alarms for the hard of hearing. 🚒

Smoke alarms save lives, but for those with hearing loss, an audible alarm may not be the life-saving tool it is intended to be. 👂

Officer Prochilo offers this advice for those with hearing loss:

“The combination of the vibrating and strobe light smoke alarms brings the most effective warning to hearing-impaired individuals. If one device does not rouse them, the other will. Homeowners who are hearing impaired or those with loved ones who are can feel safe and protected knowing the appropriate devices are in place to keep them safe.” 👂💖

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02/26/2023

The first three words you see will outline your greatest priority in 2023. 👀

Ready to get started? 👂💖

Book your free, no-obligation consultation today: https://bit.ly/3HWHaqb

02/24/2023

You only have one set of ears in your lifetime and one chance to protect and . 👂💖

Here are some simple but important steps you can take to and practice safe listening today:

1. Lower the volume - Keep the volume at safe listening levels on headphones and speakers. 🔊

2. Take a break - Give your ears regular breaks from noise. 👂⚠

3. Use hearing protection - Wear proper hearing protection when exposed to loud and/or consistent noise. 🎧

4. Walk away from noise that hurts your ears - If it hurts your ears, it damages your hearing. 🚶‍♂️

02/23/2023

your hearing health is a crucial factor in your ability to safely “age in place?”

If you are unfamiliar with the term, aging in place means having access to services and the health and social supports needed to live safely and independently in your home and/or community for as long as you are willing and able. 💖

Untreated hearing loss can impact your ability to safely “age in place” by raising safety concerns and leading to unhealthy social withdrawal. ⚠

If aging in place is a priority for you and your loved ones, it’s time to put your hearing health first to ensure it is a safe and available option to you. 👂💖

Learn how we can help: www.hearinglife.ca

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02/22/2023

The type of battery is an important consideration when choosing which hearing aids are right for you. 🦻💖

Swipe left to explore the pros and cons of the two main types of hearing aid batteries; rechargeable and disposable. 👀

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02/20/2023

Did you know that many smartphone apps are available to help you navigate your hearing loss? 👀

Swipe left to check out some of these great apps to assist the hard of hearing and better . 👂💖

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02/17/2023

This month’s product feature is on our HearingLife Hearing Aid Batteries. 🦻

These mercury-free, zinc-air batteries are recommended by the leading manufacturers for use by all hearing aid users.

All our hearing aid batteries that we stock are kept fresh in easily opened packs.

This ensures that they will have the longest battery life possible. ✔

Our battery sleeves include four batteries and are available for purchase in boxes of 10 sleeves.

Each box contains 40 batteries.

Free shipping with orders of 5 boxes or more. 🙌

Order yours today: http://bit.ly/3k6FZuM

02/16/2023

Bluetooth hearing aids have steadily increased in popularity, and for good reason. 🙌

The addition of Bluetooth technology to hearing aids has opened the door for additional uses and improved the function of hearing aids in challenging hearing situations.

Swipe left to learn more about Bluetooth technology and how its addition to hearing aids can improve your listening experience. 🦻💖

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02/15/2023

Do you frequent the ski hills or ice rinks? ⛷⛸

Helmets may keep our heads safe but often to the detriment of our ears. ⚠

It is possible (and essential) to protect both.

Next time you find yourself out enjoying a winter sport, consider ear protection in the form of a thin hat or behind-the-head ear muffs to fit snugly under your helmet.

Warm ears are happy ears. 👂💖

02/14/2023

Happy ! 🥰

On a day dedicated to sharing love, why not spend a little on your ears?

Ensure you can give your loved ones the gift of listening for years to come by taking care of your ears today. 👂💖

Learn how we can help you today: https://bit.ly/35LmlNJ

02/13/2023

“It’s not who you are that holds you back. It’s who you think you’re not.” – Denis Waitley, motivational speaker

Do you associate the use of hearing aids with negative stigmas, particularly those surrounding ageism? 👀

If the avoidance of treating your hearing loss stems in any way from the thought that wearing hearing aids will make you ‘look older,’ we want to challenge this view.

Which do you think would ‘age’ someone more? 🤔

A. Nearly invisible hearing aids that enable them to connect with the world around them and remain socially active

B. Withdrawing from social situations, constantly asking someone to repeat themselves, and answering questions inappropriately due to untreated hearing loss.

If you agree, the answer is B; we are here to help. 🦻💖

Get started on your hearing health journey today: https://bit.ly/35LmlNJ

02/12/2023

Happy ! 🏈

Have you ever wondered about the history of the huddle?

It may be surprising to learn its origins are linked to the hard-of-hearing community. 🦻

It is Paul D. Hubbard, a quarterback for Gallaudet University, a private university for the deaf and hard of hearing in Washington, D.C., who is credited with its creation in the 1890s.

As the Gallaudet football team communicated their plays through ASL (American Sign Language) and played against other deaf and hard-of-hearing schools, it was thought their opponents were watching for their play calls.

Hubbard called his team to huddle around him to essentially shield his signs from their opponents, thus leading to the creation of the now widely used huddle. 🙌

02/11/2023

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

It’s , the perfect day to showcase some of the incredible women working with us at HearingLife Canada!
We are proud that 86% of HearingLife’s Audiologists and Hearing Practitioners are women advancing in the field of science and are dedicating their talents to helping us achieve our vision of helping more people hear better.

02/09/2023

HearingLife Canada allows you to hear now and pay later with two financing options? 🤔

Our goal is to ensure every client receives the best hearing aid technology as recommended by your hearing healthcare professional. 🦻💖

Financial limitations should not determine how well one can hear, nor be a reason to compromise on the quality of hearing aids specific to each individual hearing need.

With HearingLife’s financing options, anybody dealing with hearing loss can be able to hear now and pay later. 🥰

Swipe left for details.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RIJ00I

02/08/2023

We wanted to address a truly relevant topic in today’s world, the concept of sticker shock. 😲

Swipe left for a different perspective when it pertains to hearing aids. 🦻

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post on ways to further reduce sticker shock and how to hear now, pay later. 👂💖

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RIJ00I

02/07/2023

“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshuler

Don’t let anymore time pass you by; become the pilot of your life and your hearing health. 👂💖

Start to today by booking your free consultation: https://bit.ly/3HWHaqb

02/06/2023

Frustrated with your new hearing aids? You aren’t alone. 🦻

As with all significant life changes, an acclimation period is common and not a sign of anything wrong.

Frustration and overwhelm are two common feelings of new hearing aid users.

With a little patience, we promise this change will bring a beautiful and positive future for your hearing health and your social life. 🦻💖

Swipe left for tips and advice on how to best cope with your acclimation period as a new hearing aid user.

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02/04/2023

On , we want to continue to spread awareness of the importance of hearing assessments as a component of cancer survivorship care following chemotherapy. 👂💖

A study published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care on cancer survivors who had been treated with platinum- and/or taxane-based chemotherapy showed the following results:

Among 273 survivors of breast, gastrointestinal, gynecological, or lung cancer, the rate of audiogram-confirmed hearing loss ranged from 52.3% to 71.4%. The rate of tinnitus among survivors ranged from 37.1% to 40.0%.

When discussing these results, Christine Miaskowski, Ph.D., RN, said, “The good news is that the type of hearing loss these patients experience is amenable to a hearing aid. If we can get people tested, and they demonstrate this kind of hearing loss, we can improve their quality of life.”

We couldn’t agree more. If you or a loved one is experiencing signs of hearing loss, don’t delay treatment.

Find out how we can help you get started on your hearing health journey today: https://bit.ly/3IUmnnv

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02/02/2023

Research being conducted on birds and their unique ability to regrow damaged or dying hair cells within the ear could lead to a cure for hearing loss in humans. 🐦

Scientists are looking to understand the process by which these individual cells regenerate into functioning hair cells within the ear. 👂💖

“The goal is to follow the trail of these regenerating [hair] cells in birds; then we have to figure out why this trail is not working in mammals. What are the missing parts? Maybe we will discover one critical trigger and we can cleverly fix this trigger in mammals.” - Stefan Heller, Ph.D., professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.

Read more on this fascinating research here: http://bit.ly/3jxfrCu

02/01/2023

Inclusivity and equality are always top of mind at HearingLife Canada. 💖

In honour of Black History Month, we thought it a great time to draw extra attention to some influential icons in the hard-of-hearing community. 🦻💖

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01/31/2023

“Do what you want; people will talk anyway.”

Don’t make choices you may live to regret on the grounds of social stigmas.

It’s time to shed the stigma surrounding hearing protection and hearing aids. 🦻

Let’s make 2023 the year loving and protecting your ears becomes cool. 👂💖

What’s not to love about healthy ears? 🥰

01/30/2023

What makes HearingLife unique? 🤔

Why choose us?

Swipe left to find out why HearingLife is the perfect fit for all your hearing health needs. 👂💖

01/27/2023

“Hearing aids can eliminate or worsen what hearing you have left.”

This is a recent statement we came across, and we were disheartened to realize this incorrect information is a common belief. ⚠

Hearing aids not only do not cause further hearing loss, but they can preserve what you have left, prevent hearing loss degradation, and provide auditory benefits to the brain. 🙌

“Hearing aids can provide stimulation of auditory brain pathways that have not been receiving appropriate sound stimulation, reducing the impact on brain processing of sounds and, in some cases, potentially allowing brain pathways associated with sound processing to be re-established,” Angela Shoup, PhD, President of the American Academy of Audiology.

If you have questions or concerns regarding hearing aids and your health, our hearing health professionals would love to address these with you. 🦻💖

For advice and care you can trust – get in touch today : https://bit.ly/3HWHaqb

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