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B in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, J an ua ry 2 5, 20 18 | Health Wellness Advertorial Sense of Hearing: Learning how to cope with hearing loss According to information released in 2016 by Statistics Canada, "Hearing loss can have many emotional and so­ cial co nsequ ences in eluding social iso­ lation, depression, safety issues, mobil­ ity lim itations and reduced income and employment opportunities." Poor quality of life and functional limi­ tations have made it common for se­ niors to suffer from hearing loss, but it can also be an issue for children and young adults. In th is case, "hearing loss negatively affects academic perfor­ mance and language development need­ ed for classroom learning and vocation­ al achievement," it says in the Statistics Canada Health Fact Sheets. 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"Trust is one of the most important things in a relationship and we proudly see how our patients trust in us when they gladly recommend SOH to others." The clinic has a full service for hearing health care and clinicians also prescribe and fit the latest in hearing aid technol­ ogy, offering products from the m ost rec­ ognized brands. Like all technology, hearing aids have advanced significantly over the years, "Various manufacturers are listening to our clinicians when we provide feed­ back on the needs and preferences of patients," Castaneda explained. "New features and accessories are being add­ ed or improved year after year. This may include, but is not limited to, hearing devices that are rechargeable, w ireless Bluetooth compatible for usage with iPhones or android devices, everyday success with listening to their TV or mu­ sic, and accessories that ensure com­ municating with teachers, family, friends or lecturers is more effective." M ost of the accessories are w ireless and send the information directly into the patient's hearing aids, bringing de­ sired sounds from the distance while enhancing speech over distracting back­ ground noises. Patients will be assisted by an audiol­ ogist or hearing instrument specialist to complete a hearing, lifestyle and needs assessm ent, followed by hearing aids evaluation, fitting and programming. SOH audiologists will validate that the hearing aids are working according to what each patient needs, and that they fit properly and are comfortable to wear. Kimberly Holloway, office and marketing manager, and Carolina Castaneda, audiologist at Sense of Hearing Oakville. Instructions will also be provided on inserting, removing, operating and the proper maintenance for the hearing aids and accessories. " Everyone has a 60 to 90-day trial period with multiple fol­ low up appointments to confirm that the product mutually selected is beneficial and the response is satisfactory," said Castaneda. " If not, we will not stop until the patient is happy." In order to ensure that the patient suf­ fering from hearing loss doesn't feel iso­ lated and is getting as much assistance as possible, "We have worked on mak­ ing our practice a family-centered experi­ ence," she explained. " Including fam ily members at appointments will guaran­ tee that all the hearing difficulties are communicated, realistic expectations are understood, and recommendations and communication strategies are fol­ lowed." She explained that with hearing loss being such an important health concern to address, "We will continue to assist people within our communities to the best of our abilities under the most trustworthy and professional service possib le." Sense of Hearing Oakville is located at 627 Lyons Lane, Suite 203. 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