Leslie Holden: A Champion for Accessibility in Manitoba's Hearing Aid Grant Legislation
The Manitoba Hearing Aid Grant is more accessible thanks to the social activism of Leslie Holden.
The Manitoba Hearing Aid Grant is more accessible thanks to the social activism of Leslie Holden.
$12.6 Million Funding Cap The Hearing Aid Grant for Manitoba Seniors is now available and we are helping clients apply to the Manitoba government as of the 7th of June. The Government of Manitoba has recognized the health cost of hearing loss and is doing something positive about it by providing a $2000 grant to…
60 Second Read We are seeing an increase in people with problem tinnitus post COVID-19 infections. In 2019 over 1.6 million Canadians reported significant tinnitus symptoms, that is hearing sounds such as a ringing in their ears with no external sounds present, that interfered with sleep or daily tasks. Hearing loss due to infections and…
This informative video out of Britain debunks 7 common hearing aid myths we often hear about hearing aids. Take note at 2 minutes 15 seconds in. The presenter makes an excellent comparison about catching your hearing loss sooner than later and comparing hearing loss treatment to that of an injured muscle. We give the video…
While we will look at several reasons for balance problems, one is becoming more common quickly. The nerve damaging effects of diabetes and pre-diabetes that causes hearing loss can also cause balance problems. Over time, blood sugar levels that are too Because there are both hearing and non hearing related medical issues that could be…
Hearing loss due to diabetes and pre-diabetes is often overlooked. Most people are aware that hearing loss can be caused by aging, repeated exposure to loud noise, and even one very loud noise event, high blood sugar is not readily connected to hearing loss. Prevalence of Diabetic Hearing Loss According to Statistics Canada, In 2017,…
The Province of Manitoba is providing a grant of $2000 for seniors over the age of 65 with documented hearing loss and a family income under $80 000 a year.
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