Hearing Care

Celebrating 15 Years of Better Hearing with HCG

Hearing Care

With 15 years of experience, Scarborough Hearing Clinic, as part of Hearing Clinic Group (HCG), has been dedicated to helping people hear better, feel more connected, and live life to the fullest. Our journey began in 2005 in Etobicoke, and today, we are proud to serve six communities across Southern Ontario, including Hamilton, Markham, Oakville, [...] Read More

How Better Hearing Strengthens Love and Connection

Hearing Care

Love is built on communication, shared experiences, and deep emotional connections. However, untreated hearing loss can create barriers that make it difficult to enjoy meaningful moments with your partner. From whispered sweet nothings to heartfelt conversations, being able to hear and respond enhances intimacy and strengthens relationships. How Better Hearing Can Improve Your Love Life [...] Read More

Protecting Cognitive Health: Understanding the Impact of Hearing Loss

Hearing Care

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and it’s the perfect time to discuss a critical yet often overlooked aspect of health that impacts cognitive function—our hearing. At Hearing Clinic Group, we emphasize the importance of hearing health as a vital part of overall wellness, especially when it comes to preventing cognitive decline and dementia. The Connection [...] Read More

The Vital Link Between Hearing Health and Cognitive Wellness

Hearing Care

At the Hearing Clinic Group, we're committed to not just enhancing your hearing, but also to educating our community about the broader implications of hearing loss. Recent studies underscore a crucial connection between hearing health and cognitive function, shedding light on why addressing hearing loss is more important than ever. Research published in the Alzheimer's [...] Read More

Understanding Hearing Health in the Age of Advanced Technology

Hearing Care

At the Hearing Clinic Group, we're facing new challenges due to the impact of modern technology on hearing health. The rise in exposure to high-intensity sounds, both from daily activities and technological advancements, has increased the risks to our auditory well-being. Key Points to Consider:1. Everyday SoundsRegular exposure to everyday noises, such as household appliances [...] Read More

Reasons for Seeing an Audiologist or Hearing Practitioner

Hearing Care

Are you experiencing a sudden loss in hearing or worried that your ability to hear may have recently been affected? Before getting hearing aids, you should first visit a hearing care professional such as an audiologist or hearing instrument practitioner. They are trained to help identify hearing loss and recommend the most suitable treatment for [...] Read More

Does Shingles Cause Hearing Loss?

Hearing Care

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that affects nerves and causes a painful rash that can occur anywhere on the body. The virus that causes shingles is the same virus that causes chickenpox (called the varicella-zoster virus). Based on studies, while there is a potential link between shingles and hearing loss, [...] Read More

Why Are My Hearing Aids Whistling?

Hearing Aids

Hearing aids are wonderful devices that help many of us with hearing loss continue to communicate with the world around us. However, sometimes these devices can produce an unwanted whistling sound. Many clients come to us and ask why their hearing aids are whistling. In general, hearing aids whistle, due to feedback--and there are three [...] Read More

10 Questions to Ask your Hearing Professional

Hearing Aids

Do you suspect that you have hearing loss and are interested to know what are the best questions to ask your hearing professional when you finally have your appointment? Your hearing professional is really an invaluable resource when facing the possibility of hearing loss for the first time. Knowing the right questions to ask your [...] Read More

Can viruses cause hearing loss?

Hearing Care

We commonly associate hearing loss with exposure to loud noises or old age. But did you know that hearing loss can also occur due to infections caused by viruses? These infections have an effect on the cochlea, the blood vessels in the ear or other parts of the body that relate to hearing, potentially causing [...] Read More