Physician’s Corner

Hearing Loss And Your Patient

Superior Hearing Centre is devoted to meeting the hearing health needs of your patients.

Did you know…

  • Aging is the number one cause of hearing loss
  • Hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic condition in older adults and the most widespread disability (StatsCan 2013)
  • 46% of people aged 45-87 have some degree of hearing loss (StatsCan 2013)

  • High frequency hearing loss prevalence in Canadians aged 20-70 years reported to be 35.4% (2012/2013 Canadian Health Measures Survey)
  • 70% of people with tinnitus also suffer with a hearing loss
  • Hearing loss contributes to stress, loneliness, social withdrawal, and depression

  • Over 90% of people suffering from hearing loss will benefit from the use of hearing aids
  • Hearing loss is associated with accelerated cognitive decline in older adults. Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing (Johns Hopkins, 2011).

Why Superior Hearing Centre?

At Superior Hearing Centre, our hearing professionals strive to provide the highest levels of care and service to your patients. You can feel confident that your patients will be treated in a caring, professional and ethical manner.

  • We can see your referred patient for a no-obligation comprehensive hearing evaluation within a few days.
  • We will promptly communicate the hearing evaluation results to you with a clear and concise, easy to read report.
  • Evaluation results will provide you with a complete picture of your patient’s hearing situation and will include detailed treatment options to help you help your patient.

  • Every patient is seen by a highly qualified, certified Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist.
  • Our clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art assessment and fitting technology.
  • We provide testing and dispensing at the same location.

  • Our office is fully accessible and has ample free parking for the convenience of your patients.
  • 90-day trial period during which clients may exchange or return their hearing aids.

 

We are locally owned and operated.  We care about the hearing health of your patients.

Referring Your Patients

We welcome all referrals and see adults, seniors, and young children.

 

Your patients may call to make an appointment at 807-346-0101 or you can click here to download a PDF of our referral pad.

Request more Information

We welcome the opportunity to provide you with more information at your convenience.

 

We will gladly send one of hearing healthcare professionals to visit you at your office, or you may drop by our clinic for a personalized tour.

 

You are also invited to sit in on a hearing test or have a no-cost hearing test for yourself.