Hearing loss is very common, it affects 1 in 10 Canadians, and if left unchecked will substantially reduce the quality of the lives of those with the loss and their loved ones. Studies have shown that hearing loss can dramatically af- fect a person’s general health and self esteem.
Auditory Deprivation, or the atrophy of the auditory nerve due to lack of stimulation over time, can lead to clarity issues that when left unchecked, cannot be helped as well by amplification down the road. Hence early de- tection and fitting is important.