Your Hearing

Audiologists are educated in prevention, identification, assessment, treatment, and (re)habilitation of hearing loss in adults and children.  They are authorized to prescribe hearing aids when necessary.

An audiologist is a regulated health professional with a minimum of a Masters degree.  To obtain this degree, a minimum of six years post-secondary education is required, plus 750 clinical hours completed.

A six month mentorship program must be completed after this, to be a full General member of CASLPO.

Learn more about Andrea Dunn and her audiology education.

You could be experiencing hearing loss if one or more of these signs relate to you:

• Ringing / buzzing in ears (tinnitus)
• Thinking people are “mumbling”
• Difficulty hearing conversations with groups of people
• Turning the television up louder & louder
• Asking people to repeat what they have said
• Withdrawing from social situations

If you are experiencing any of these signs of hearing loss, schedule a hearing evaluation with Dunn Audiology right away.

Yes, there are three different types of hearing loss:

1. Sensorineural hearing loss
   • Inner ear is affected
2. Conductive hearing loss
   • Middle ear is affected
3. Mixed hearing loss
   • Combination of sensorineural and conductive hearing losses

For sensorineural hearing loss, some hearing loss causes may be:

• Age related
• Long term noise exposure
• Some medications
• Infections
• Disease
• Genetic factors

For conductive hearing loss, causes may include:

• Excessive cerumen (ear wax)
• Fluid in middle ear
• Abnormal function of middle ear bones
• Perforated tympanic membrane (hole in ear drum)

There are many different styles of hearing aids. The appropriate hearing aid is determined by a variety of factors that are uncovered during a thorough hearing test conducted by an audiologist. If it is determined that you would benefit from a hearing aid, Andrea & Megan will discuss the pro’s and con’s to each style, and together you would decide which hearing device is most appropriate for you.

Click here to see the various styles of hearing aids.

There is a wide range of hearing aid prices, which are dictated by the technology level within the hearing aid. With Dunn Audiology, you can choose which technology level is appropriate for your lifestyle and hearing needs.

There are multiple funding opportunities.

• Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
• Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
• Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)
• Personal Insurance

We will help determine if you could qualify for funding, and will fill out the necessary paperwork. Dunn Audiology is registered with ODSP, IFHP, ADP, WSIB, VAC, and multiple insurance companies.

Tinnitus is the perception of sound, when there is no external auditory stimulus. It can be described as a ringing, buzzing, or noise in a person’s ears. This sound can be very bothersome to some individuals. There are many theories to why this sound is perceived, but it can be a sign of hearing loss. Start with a hearing evaluation at Dunn Audiology, and potential tinnitus treatment options can be discussed.