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21 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,M ay 9,2019 insidehalton.com Connect Hearing, in conjunction with Professor Mark Fenske at the University of Guelph, are seeking participants who are over 50 years of age, have never worn hearing aids and have not had a hearing test in the last 24 months, for a hearing study that investigates factors that can influence better hearing. Study Parameters Hearing problems typically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to understand the biology behind hearing loss. Of particular interest to the researchers is identifying how we listen.There is a current theory that divides people into two "listening groups". People in the first group need to put more effort into their listening, while members in the second group aren't easily distracted. It's the people in the first group who will look for a solution to their hearing loss sooner than the second group, even though the level of hearing loss could be very similar. The researchers will examine listening in a range of situations, from one- on-one, to group conversations, watching TV and wider social contexts like supermarkets and other noisy environments, and how it effects connection and socialization. Why Participate? It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss, but most do not seek a solution right away. In fact, the average person with hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help. You'll be playing an important part in a study that will further identify the key factors impacting hearing difficulties and better understand their influence on the treatment process. University seeks participants for new hearing study. *Wingfield, A., Tun, P. A., &McCoy, S. L. (2005). Hearing Loss in Older Adulthood:What It Is andHow It InteractsWith Cognitive Performance. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14(3), 144-148. † Study participantsmust be over 50 years of age and have neverworn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. VAC,WCB accepted. 1. Cruickshanks, K. L.,Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R,Mares-Perlman, J. A., &Nondahl, D.M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam,Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. (2010). If you are over 50 years of age, have never worn hearing aids and have not had a hearing test in the last 24months you can register to be a part of this major new hearing study† by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study Halton Police are ask- ing for the public assis- tance in identifying a man in connection with an as- sault at an Oakville busi- ness last month. Police say a 70-year-old man was assaulted the af- ternoon of Mar. 11. Ac- cording to police, a man had been continuously contacting the victim over a period of eight or nine months. He then arrived at the Oakville business with a known accomplice around 2:15 p.m., uttered threats toward the victim and assaulted him. The suspect is de- scribed as a Caucasian male, between six-foot and six-foot-three with a heavy build, short brown hair and clean shaven. He was wearing a dark coat, blue jeans, dark casual shoes with white bottoms. Police are asking for help in identifying the man. Anyone with infor- mation are asked to con- tact 2 District Criminal In- vestigations Bureau, Det. Cst. Brown at 905-825-4747 ext. 2275. Tips can also be sub- mitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or through the web at www.haltoncrimestop- pers.ca. SUSPECT SOUGHT IN ASSAULT OF SENIOR NEWS Halton police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect in the assault of a 70-year-old man in Oakville. Halton Regional Police Service SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT INSIDEHALTON.COM All renderings are artist's concept. E.&O.E. Book A Tour or Call 833.825.6459 TheTauntonApartments.com Luxury Apartments Starting from $1,950 NoCompromise Rental Living in Oakville