{"id":4395,"date":"2020-09-16T12:50:03","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T12:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oldsite.chha.ca\/?page_id=4395"},"modified":"2020-09-28T16:31:38","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T16:31:38","slug":"hearing-loss-toolkit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oldsite.chha.ca\/fr\/mentor-old\/hearing-loss-toolkit\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Loss Toolkit"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

Things to know about hearing loss<\/h2>\n

Hearing loss is the third most common physical condition affecting Canadians, along with arthritis and heart disease. It is a major pubic issue.<\/p>\n

One in ten Canadians reports some degree of hearing loss.\u00a0Of those over 65, one in three Canadians has a hearing loss.\u00a0 Sixty percent of people with hearing loss are either in educational settings or the workplace.<\/p>\n

As the slogan says,\u00a0\u201cYou do not die from having a hearing loss; you do need to learn how to live with it.\u201d<\/strong> This is why CHHA is dedicated to ensuring that everyone who has a hearing loss can learn how to manage it in terms which fit their individual needs and lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Following are some sections which will provide useful information to help you manage your hearing loss.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″][vc_tta_section title=”Hearing Aids” tab_id=”1600260695427-3e2f3405-a762″][vc_column_text]Hearing aids are the most common devices prescribed for hearing loss. Types include in the ear canal; in the ear; behind the ear.\u00a0\u00a0 Sizes range varies from tiny, to small.<\/p>\n

Hearing aids will not correct vision as eyeglasses do. You will need to learn how to use them, and this takes time, and practice. It also will include return visits to your hearing aid dispenser, for periodic adjustments.\u00a0 Willingness to learn speechreading and coping skills, as well as tell others how to communicate effectively with you, will be key factors in\u00a0 helping you to live a full life.\u00a0\u00a0There are many online resources, but the best help often comes from others who have experience living with a hearing loss. Visit www.chha.ca<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0info@chha.ca<\/a>\u00a0for information on resources and opportunities to interact with other hard of hearing individuals.<\/p>\n

Also See links under Speechreading Skills.<\/p>\n

Care & maintenance of hearing aids:<\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.hearingloss.ca\/care-maintenance-of-hearing-aids\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Why you need to wear your hearing aids all the time:<\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/chha-nl.ca\/your-hearing\/hearing-technology\/advice-for-those-requiring-hearing-aids\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Choosing a hearing aid provider can be a daunting process. Professionals who dispense hearing aids include audiologists, and hearing instrument practitioners, all of whom must have taken certified courses in fitting of hearing aids, and who are legally registered to do so, with the relevant governing organization in that province or territory.\u00a0 There are many manufacturers of hearing aids, and your professional dispenser of the aid is the person qualified to suggest the make and model best suited to your type of hearing loss.\u00a0 Before you buy, know what technologies are available to make the most of your hearing aid.<\/p>\n

Bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 These devices are designed for people with some type of middle ear deficit, who for some reason are medically unable to accommodate use of a hearing aid.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cochlear Implants” tab_id=”1600260695427-09a8716b-a49e”][vc_column_text]If your hearing loss is too profound to be helped by a hearing aid, you may qualify for a cochlear implant. A cochlear implant consists of an external component, and an internal component which is surgically implanted\u00a0 in the inner ear.<\/p>\n

There are three companies who market cochlear implants in North America. They are<\/p>\n