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QUALITY LICENSED INYOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD Thursday, July 17, 2014 Special pullout section 8 Pages HEALTH & BEAUTY More than half of Ca- nadians over the age of 65 will experience some de- gree of hearing loss; yet, the average person has trouble hearing for seven to 10 years before having their hearing examined by a hearing healthcare pro- fessional. Living with hearing loss can be frustrating, even dangerous. Hearing aids can allow us to function better in all areas of life. A person wouldn't put off getting glasses if they were having trouble seeing. Hearing loss is not some- thing one should just "put up with." In fact, research shows early treatment can make a difference. There are many reasons why patients continue to suffer with hearing loss, such as cosmetics and how certain hearing aid fea- tures can improve every- day life. Today's technology al- lows us to fit a large num- ber of people with cosmeti- cally appealing and in some cases "invisible" hearing aids with features that al- low wireless connectivity, and advanced circuitry to improve hearing in noise like never before. If you or a loved one: • Often ask people to repeat themselves • Have trouble under- standing what's being said • Have trouble hear- ing in noisy situations • Often complain about people mumbling • Experience persis- tent ringing in your ears Visit your Hearing In- strument Specialist today to have your hearing test- ed. Submitted by Constan- tine Karolidis, BA, HIS, Reg. AHIP Constantine Karolidis is a Hearing Instrument Specialist with over 20 years of experience and owner of Halton Audiometric Centre at Unit 44, 360 Guelph Street. A hearing loss is more visible than a hearing aid