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We represent and support Ontario’s dedicated hearing care professionals. Follow us for industry news, professional development resources and community updates.

09/24/2025

🚫 MYTH: Any hearing aid you buy online will work just fine.
✅ FACT: Hearing aids aren’t one-size-fits-all. Without a proper hearing test, expert fitting, and follow-up support, devices may do little to help, or even make things worse.

Certified Hearing Instrument Specialists (H.I.S.) ensure the device matches your unique needs, lifestyle, and funding options.
Don’t gamble with your hearing. Trust a certified professional: helpmehear.ca/find-a-practitioner/

09/22/2025

How well do you know your hearing health?
1️⃣ Hearing aids completely restore your hearing, just like it was before any hearing loss.
2️⃣ The 60/60 rule means listening at 60% volume for no more than 60 minutes per day.
3️⃣ The cochlea, a part of the inner ear, is shaped like a spiral or snail shell and helps you hear sounds.

✅ Answers:
1️⃣ False – Hearing aids amplify sound, but they do not fully restore natural hearing.
2️⃣ True – This rule is designed to prevent hearing damage from long-term headphone use.
3️⃣ True – The cochlea converts sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to process.

Want to learn more or get a personalized hearing assessment? A certified Hearing Instrument Specialist (H.I.S.) can help.
Find a practitioner near you: helpmehear.ca/find-a-practitioner/

09/18/2025

There’s nothing like hearing the voices that mean the most.

A grandchild’s laughter. A partner’s gentle “I love you.” The joy of conversations at the dinner table.

When hearing loss interrupts these moments, it affects more than communication, it affects connection.

If your parent or loved one is missing out, a certified Hearing Instrument Specialist (H.I.S.) can help them reconnect with the people that matter most.

Find a practitioner today: helpmehear.ca/find-a-practitioner

09/16/2025

Hearing loss isn’t just about missing conversations; it impacts your overall health.

Research shows:
🔹 Untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of dementia
🔹 It increases the risk of depression and social isolation
🔹 It accelerates cognitive decline

The good news?
Early testing = better outcomes. Detecting hearing changes early means having more treatment options, improved communication, and a better quality of life.

Certified Hearing Instrument Specialists (H.I.S.) are trained to provide testing, device fitting, and long-term support. Find a professional near you: helpmehear.ca/find-a-practitioner

09/12/2025

“It’s not easy, but the reward is worth it. Take your time, educate yourself, and know that you’re changing lives.” – Theresa Klein-Horseman, H.I.S.

Behind every successful hearing journey is a dedicated professional. Hearing Instrument Specialists (H.I.S.) are more than just technicians; they’re educators, advocates, and partners in better hearing.
🔹 They invest time in training and certification.
🔹 They stay current with the latest technology.
🔹 Most importantly, they give people the gift of connection, helping families hear each other again.

Learn more about the role of Hearing Instrument Specialists: helpmehear.ca

08/29/2025

Hearing loss isn't just a problem for seniors.

Workplace noise, genetics, and even certain medications can affect hearing at any age.

If you’re noticing changes, talk to a Hearing Instrument Specialist. Don’t wait. helpmehear.ca/find-a-practitioner/

08/28/2025

Hearing loss can sneak up on you. If you're 50 or older, it’s time to check in:

✅ Schedule a baseline hearing test
✅ Understand your tech options
✅ Learn about funding and support

Your hearing is too important to ignore. Book an appointment: helpmehear.ca/find-a-practitioner/

08/26/2025

It’s not easy to admit we’re struggling.

Many older adults delay getting help for hearing loss because of fear, denial, or stigma.

If you’re noticing signs in your parent or loved one, here’s how you can help:
🔹 Be patient and listen
🔹 Point out specific examples gently
🔹 Offer to help book a hearing test

You can be the start of better hearing.
helpmehear.ca

08/22/2025

Is it time for a hearing test?

✅ Struggling to follow conversations, especially in noisy places?
✅ Turning the TV or music up louder than your family prefers?
✅ Saying “What?” more often than you’d like to admit?
✅ Feeling left out or disconnected during social gatherings?

You don’t have to live with the frustration.
Hearing loss can develop gradually, but early testing means more options, better outcomes, and a smoother path back to confident communication.

A certified Hearing Instrument Specialist can:

🔹 Test your hearing quickly and accurately
🔹 Recommend solutions tailored to your lifestyle
🔹 Guide you through funding options in Ontario

📍 Find a certified H.I.S. near you today: helpmehear.ca/find-a-practitioner/

08/21/2025

Let’s bust some myths...because hearing aids aren’t what they used to be!

🔹 MYTH: Only seniors need hearing aids
🔹 MYTH: Hearing aids restore perfect hearing
🔹 MYTH: They make you look old
🔹 MYTH: You can buy any online and be fine
🔹 MYTH: They’re not worth the cost

FACT: Today’s hearing aids are modern, discreet, and life-changing.
Your local H.I.S. can help you choose the right fit. helpmehear.ca/find-a-practitioner

08/16/2025

1 in 3 Canadians over the age of 65 experiences some degree of hearing loss. But hearing loss doesn’t just affect older adults.

Early signs can appear in your 40s or 50s. Left untreated, hearing loss can affect communication, relationships, and even brain health.

Take the first step: talk to a Hearing Instrument Specialist.
helpmehear.ca/find-a-practitioner/

08/15/2025

Do you know who helps you find the right hearing aids, fits them, and supports you through your journey?

Meet your local Hearing Instrument Specialist (H.I.S.).

Swipe to learn how an H.I.S. helps:
✅ Assess your hearing
✅ Recommend and fit hearing aids
✅ Help navigate funding options

Your hearing health is in expert hands.
helpmehear.ca/find-a-practitioner/

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Lindsay, ON
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+18887452447

Website

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