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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, October 28, 2016 | 18 n i s s e n i Bus Oakville Refresh your home with AromA Kitchens & Baths By Danielle Leonard When it comes time to renovate the home, the process can quickly feel overwhelming to a homeowner. Knowing where to start and who to trust to do the job well are, perhaps, the biggest hurdles to beginning a major renovation. AromA Kitchens and Baths Inc. is dedicated to professionally guiding homeowners through all steps of a project, from designing to completing a dream space. Homeowners considering a renovation can draw inspiration at AromA's design centre, located at 333 Wyecroft Rd. It boasts 6,000-square-feet of products and displays to showcase its selection of tile, hardwood, finishing touches, and more. A member of Aroma's professional team is always ready to provide a tour and answer any questions. "When a homeowner hires us, we offer one place for all renovations," said Preety Mistry who runs the business with her husband, Hetal Mistry. "We recently expanded this space to provide even more custom options for our customers." She encourages anyone planning a renovation to visit the centre or call to find out how AromA Kitchens and Baths can help. AromA has been in business for more than 20 years. Clients can expect highly qualified and experienced designers to walk them through the decision making process through each stage of the renovation. They listen carefully to one's concerns, needs and desires before offering advice in design and product selection to create a space that is unique to each client's vision. AromA Kitchens & Baths offers a full range of services, including coordination of all tradespeople needed to complete the project, free in-home design consultations, full home renovations, basement renovations, custom closets, 3D renderings of designs, consultation on custom cabinetry, door styles, finishes, fixtures, countertops, backsplash and appliances. In addition, all work completed is guaranteed. "We guarantee your project is completed to your satisfaction," explained Mistry. "From start to finish, we are here to take care of your design and construction needs." AromA Kitchens and Baths Inc. is located at 333 Wyecroft Road, Unit 3. For a free consultation and estimate for a renovation project, call (905)844-3332. AromA's design centre is open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m Top symptoms that signal it's time for a hearing test By Danielle Leonard Hearing loss is gradual and invisible, which often makes it difficult for people to recognize that they are hearing less and less. In fact, hearing loss is highly likely to occur as early as age 60 and can negatively affect one's ability to communicate with others. That's why Nicole Clark, Audiologist and owner of The Oakville Hearing Centre recommends every person near 60 years of age, have a hearing test to establish a baseline. "I've treated patients who are coming in for their first hearing test after their hearing has diminished so much that I'm forced to yell when sharing their results," explained Clark. "When I ask why they didn't come in earlier, they respond that they can hear what they want to hear." Unfortunately, they may not realize how much they are missing. Many who experience hearing loss suffer from isolation and eventual withdrawal from social interactions, according to Clark. At family gatherings, for example, they may nod to go along with the group conversation, when in reality they simply are unable to participate because they can't hear. After the age of 60, gradual loss of hearing happens when sensory outer hair cells within the ear break off in different frequencies. The high frequency outer hair cells, which are mainly responsible for hearing consonants, tend to break off first. This results in muffled speech since sufferers are hearing mostly vowels and missing the consonant sounds that give speech its distinction. If one is unsure about having a hearing test, there are a number of symptoms that signal it's time. · It's a strain to hear one voice within a group of people · Continually asking people to repeat themselves · No longer hear the birds chirping or water dripping from a tap There are many solutions available to patients after they've learned of their hearing loss. The Oakville Hearing Centre offers support for this through diagnostic and consultative services for all ages as well as hearing aid fittings and assistance with all hearing aid purchases. Clark established the centre in 2003 after working for an international hearing aid manufacturer. Additionally, she has spoken at training seminars on hearing aid technology across Canada. As a result, she offers patients extensive knowledge on custom hearing solutions. "A hearing aid is like a blank computer," said Clark. "You need to know how to program it properly in order to meet each patient's needs." Thanks to new technology, hearing aids are now more discreet, easier to handle, and better at enhancing speech sounds over background noise. Although a hearing aid may not provide the wearer with a completely "normal" hearing, it should be able to provide considerable benefit in overcoming the effects of hearing loss. The Oakville Hearing Centre offers a range of quality hearing aids to fit any patient's needs and budget, as well as simple and flexible payment options. Referrals are not necessary for a visit. To set up an appointment, call (905) 849-5894. The Oakville Centre is located at 1235 Trafalgar Rd., Suite 207. Office hours are Monday to Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Oakville Hearing Centre owner and audiologist Nicole Clark with receptionist Karen Tofflemire. · People seem to be mumbling · The television volume needs to be raised Photo by Reg Vertolli, Metroland Media Group