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1. Wednesday September 18th 2 to 4 pm at Sherwood Place 25 Lynden Ave Dundas To register call Linda at 905 659 7347 or chha hamilton newsletter shaw ca Canadian HARD of HEARING Association Hamilton Branch Newsletter September 2013 Hearing Aids Earmolds and Audioscan I truly think these hearing aids are amazing have always appreciated being able to hear better but until these hearing aids didn t remember truly what that was like ReSound Verso user od OU UE To learn more about ReSound Verso visit www gnresound ca r ediscover hearing CHHA Hamilton amp Area is pleased to welcome the support of these fine sponsors to the FUNdraiser Nine amp Dine Golf Tournament on Saturday September 14th If you wish to register contact wpc netinc ca or chha hamilton newsletter shaw ca Bernafon www bernafon ca Phonak www phonakpro ca A ReSound www gnresound ca Phonak Naida Q Life changing power Introducing Naki O Itis packed with Industry leading Quest incvetions based on Binaural okestream Technology and the unique SOundAecover algorhhm The mew Nalda a ls che only BOWED portolo chat can opcimbe audili and ensble undersending even in the most challenging soundscapes TIS SS IGe In four pertonrence levels nd The emire porctolk is WSTerResitont amd boasts a new color palecte This 1s he product WOU and your chen have been asking for And our more from your2. final date and location are announced will encourage you all to attend It would be fantastic to have strong representation from Hamilton September 2013 I d like to round out this message reminding you all of our CHHA Hamilton FUNdraidser Nine amp Dine Golf Tournament taking place on Saturday September 14 at Oak Gables Golf Club in Ancaster Cost is only 45 for 9 holes cart and a light dinner If you would like more information or to register please call 905 628 6539 or email woc netinc ca or chha hamilton newsletter shaw ca Rob Diehl CHHA Hamilton President The reasons to come see us are heard round the gt campfire Q Hys T Staying connected to tall tales and unforgettable camping stories is a great reason to get your hearing checked Book a complimentary hearing screening today and try hearing aids for two weeks at no cost and no obligation It s as easy as calling 1 800 563 4327 HEAR to schedule a complimentary hearing screening at your nearest Hamilton Connect Hearing clinic today Exclusive discounts available Gir connecthearing ca to our national partners Connect Hearing NG PROFESSION ERNA No fees and no purchase necessary Complimentary Hearing Screenings are only applicable for customers over 50 Misses sgp Years ofage See clinic for details CAA and CAA logo trademarks owned by and use is granted by the Canadian as gaa Automobile Association CAA Rewards is u
3. growing declines the natural response is to avoid problem One in 10 Canadians has those situations give up and stay home hearing loss more than those who have Installing hearing loops solves that problem vision problems It is one of the most A copper wire is looped around the common conditions present at birth about periphery of a counter or a room and con 16 per cent of school aged children have nected to the sound system The loop hearing loss transmits sound electromagnetically from microphones directly to hearing aids and The number of Canadians with age cochlear implants that are equipped with a related hearing loss is staggering Janet tiny copper telecoil wire Background noise is Holland audiologist at the Island Deaf and diminished Hard of Hearing Centre a non profit on society with offices in downtown Victoria Telecoil is a old technology but is more points out that hearing loss is the third effective and convenient than other systems most common disabling condition for that broadcast FM or infrared signals to seniors after arthritis and hypertension headphones because no extra equipment is necessary Those who don t wear hearing One third of those 65 to 74 years of age aids are unaffected and unaware of the have hearing loss One half of those age transmission 75 and older have hearing loss Telecoils work somewhat like Wi Fi for Holland compares barriers preventing hearing aids enabling them to se
4. me to meet many other hard of hearing individuals from across Canada and take in a lot of information and ideas that we can apply to our branch here in Hamilton It became very evident to me within the first day that everyone feels that CHHA needs to re evaluate the direction that it is headed Like any organization there comes a time where we need to step back and assess our direction as external forces change and impact our strategic plan feel that the Executive Director and new Board of Directors are passionate and motivated to lead CHHA into the future To that end have also accepted a minor role on the National Board allowing me to keep our Hamilton Branch closely connected to the happenings at National while still dedicating the bulk of my attention locally here in Hamilton will keep our members updated as CHHA continues to take shape moving forward The second major theme of the conference was the importance that everyone was placing on the strong contingent of Young Adults ages 18 35 There were approximately 20 Young Adults there including myself who are all very passionate about CHHA It s obvious that the future is bright as this group is educated organized and very accomplished I m excited to work with them for the few more years have under the age of 35 Lastly lm pleased to announce that the 2014 National Conference will be held in Toronto The initial planning is just under way but when the
5. Canadian HARD of HEARING Association CHHA Hamilton HERE HEAR Newsletter www chha hamilton ca COME PLAY GOLF WITH US bernafon Your hearing Our passion presents Canadian HARD of HEARING Association HAMILTON BRANCH FUNdraiser Nine amp Dine Tournament Saturday September 14 at 3 30 pm Oak Gables Golf Club 1505 Wilson St Ancaster ON 45 includes golf cart amp supper 20 for supper only Rain or shine To register please call 905 628 6539 or wpc netinc ca or chha hamilton newsletter shaw ca ReSound PH NAK rediscover hearing Rob Diehl President September 2013 SEPTEMBER AGM Meeting and ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES That May Help YOU Panel Connect Hearing Sennheiser Better Hearing Solutions DATE Wednesday September 18th Time 7 00 pm to 9 00 pm Location South Gate Presbyterian Church 120 Clarendon Avenue Hamilton L9A 3A5 Registration amp Contact info 905 575 4964 or chha hamilton newsletter shaw ca Charge Members no charge Guests 5 00 donation Seating is limited Parking free parking in rear Real Time Captioning and infra red system available Sponsored by CONNECT HEARING Canadian HARD of HEARING Association Hamilton Branch Newsletter Presiaent s Message As many of you know attended my very first National Conference this past May in Edmonton Overall this was a fantastic experience for me which allowed
6. Limited All rights reserved Hear Now And Always and other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of Cochlear Limited Hear now And always Canadian HARD of HEARING Association Hamilton Branch Newsletter September 2013 7 Continued from page 5 Tips for Finding a Hearing Aid Compatible Cell Phone Our communities are more aware of By Gina Jennings mobility challenges which are visible but less aware of hearing disabilities which are invisible Just as we provide ramp and elevator access for those in wheelchairs we should provide hearing loop access for those with hearing aids In both cases removal of barriers increases accessibility in public areas for people with disabilities In recent years the government has teamed up with cell phone manufacturers to ensure that everyone can safely and comfortably use a cell phone In a world where everyone has a phone on them at almost all times its more important than ever that hearing impaired people have the opportunity to have this technology as well According to the American Speech Language Hearing Association the Fed eral Communications Commission now requires cell phone makers to create phones and accessories that cater to peo ple with hearing aids ear pieces and cochlear implants In Victoria Vancity Credit Union is leading the way After a successful pilot program looping customer service counters at three branches in Greater Victoria Vancit
7. Prorat representative rod PHONAK life amp on H kam Oe SUT Taga hi 14 Proancit Cheer p pl mate Wis PONS OM et eo Canadian HARD of HEARING Association Hamilton Branch Newsletter September 2013 5 church the sudden clarity was over COMMENT It s time to get hearing aid whelming he said It was like going from users in the loop a rough gravel road to fresh asphalt JANIS RINGUETTE TIMES COLONIST PEE In Europe loop systems are common at Victoria could become one of Canada s customer service counters theatres friendliest communities for people with hear churches and even airports In the U K ing loss by installing a simple inexpensive where access for the hearing disabled is technology in public places Telecoil required by law most post offices and hearing loop systems dramatically increase 11 500 taxis are looped In North America accessibility for the hard of hearing we are far behind In an effort to promote In large open spaces like churches and loops in the U S and Canada the Hearing meeting rooms where sound bounces off Loss Association of America and the high ceilings and distant walls echoes American Academy of Audiology recently produced are picked up by hearing aids launched an educational campaign called People wearing hearing aids feel socially Get in the Hearing Loop isolated at public events because they can t understand what s being said As hearing Hearing loss is a major and
8. nto as it preserves the life of your hearing aid If you can t get into your hearing clinic a Tupperware container filled with white rice will also do very nicely instead on the silica Summer is hazardous to hearing aids in other ways people jump into pools with their aids on this is a very bad idea and should be avoided if it should happen to you immediately take the battery out and put the aid in the silica or rice Never try to dry your aid by putting it in the microwave or with a hair dryer or any other source of heat Winter can also affect the way your aids work cold weather drains the batteries much faster than warm weather so if you are going to be out in the cold you need to bring lots of batteries Of course extreme heat or extreme cold are very bad for the delicate electronics in your hearing aid so make sure you never leave them in your car in the heat or the cold Watch also that you don t store them overnight close to a heating vent as this is also bad for them With a little care your hearing aids can last a long time in any type of weather Send questions to Ask Cathy to chha hamilton newsletter shaw ca Do you struggle to communicate If you answer yes WE CAN HELP Sign up for the Speech Reading classes NOW while space is still available 10 weekly classes for 30 00 Start Wednesday September 4th 1 30 to 3 30 pm ana 6 30 to 8 30 pm at Costco Hearing Aid Centre Ancaster
9. on ON L9C 3A2 Name Address City Postal Code Telephone Age 19 30 31 50 514 _ I hereby apply for one of the following memberships please check one Individual Membership 30 00 year Family Membership 50 00 year Lifetime Membership 300 00 plus 5 00 year Make cheques payable to CHHA Hamilton Donations to CHHA Hamilton may be made in memory of loved ones and friends Tax receipts will be issued and announcements sent to the family Charitable Reg No 89647 8419 RR0001
10. one to have a telecoil rating of T3 or T4 as this helps to create a clear conversation Janis Ringuette is a local historian Her husband s severe hearing loss inspired her advocacy campaign to increase accessibility for the hearing impaired in public areas CHHA s Listen weekly newsbrief This topic will be part of the CHHA A eat A A http www hivehealthmedia com tips for Hamilton amp Area panel discussion on finding a hearing aid compatible cell phone Wednesday September 18th Hear what is best for you Canadian HARD of HEARING Association Hamilton Branch Newsletter September 2013 WHY JOIN CHHA We offer speech reading classes to assist you in communicating We are advocates for those who suffer from hearing loss We host events that help build community amongst hard of hearing individuals We raise funds to assist the hard of hearing in our region All of these projects help us to fulfill CHHA s mission to make the community a better place for the hard of hearing Please renew your membership or join us for the first time and find out what CHHA is all about To keep our association strong we have to know that you are supporting us by becoming a member Ruth Watt Membership Chair CHHA Hamilton Membership Application amp Renewal Form Your Membership is due effective now to August 31 2014 Please mail this form with your payment to CHHA Membership 762 Upper James Suite 122 Hamilt
11. rve as access for people in wheelchairs with customized wireless loudspeakers says barriers encountered by people wearing David Myers a U S psychology professor hearing aids Wheelchairs work well on and telecoil advocate A hearing loop system the flat roll along easily but don t work transmits directly to hearing aids and re when they hit curbs Hearing aids work quires only the push of a button for people to well in quiet small settings but don t work tune in in public places with background noise When Myers switched on his hearing aid s Continued on page7 telecoil setting for the first time in a Scottish Canadian HARD of HEARING Association Hamilton Branch Newsletter September 2013 Pe a THEY SAID NOTH e ee DONE ABOUT HEARING LOSS GOOD THING HE DIDN T LISTEN What drove Dr Graeme Clark to invent the first multi channel cochlear implant over 30 years ago What kept him going when others called him crazy and sometimes worse His father was profoundly deaf and growing up all he wanted was to find some way to help His invention came too late for his dad but for the hundreds of thousands of people whose lives he helped change it s been nothing short of a miracle Let there be sound Today they can hear because one man chose not to listen Read their stories at Cochlear com US Hear or to connect with a Cochlear Concierge call 800 483 3123 or email Concierge Cochlear com Chchlear 2013 Cochlear
12. sed by the Canadian Automobile Association ADP VAC WSIB accepted Canadian HARD of HEARING Association Hamilton Branch Newsletter September 2013 ASR Cathy sks amp Is my hearing aid affected by the weather A Not many will be surprised to find out that the weather does affect our hearing aids In hot humid weather our aids are prone to getting moisture in them either from the humidity in the air or our own perspiration lf you have a behind the ear hearing aid you can prevent this moisture from getting to the electronics by purchasing rubber seals that fit over the hearing aid Moisture also collects in the tube that attaches the aid to the ear mold This is easily taken care of by a small dropper with a balloon like part on the end the dropper is placed inside the tube and the balloon is squeezed forcing the moisture out of the tube Both of these solutions should be available at very little cost from your hearing clinic All models of hearing aids will work better and last longer if they are stored overnight in some type of storage device containing silica This is especially important in the summer but is really for every season The silica draws the moisture out of the aids These containers are very long lasting as the silica can be re activated many times by placing it in the microwave Again this is a very low cost solution which is available at your hearing clinic It is also a very good habit to get i
13. y decided to install counter loops in all 56 branches Visitors are welcome to drop into any office to check out some of the first loop systems operating in the region The high quality installations by Advanced Listening Systems a local company cost about 500 for each customer service counter For a meeting room the cost would be 3 000 to 5 000 depending on size and situation Look for a hearing aid compatible label on the phone Hearing aid compatible or HAC phones will have an HAC label on the device itself This label can be found either on the information card at the cell phone retailer on the package of the phone itself or inside the user manual for the cell phone This label ensures that you are getting a phone that works well with hearing aids and cochlear implants It s the first step you should take when looking for a cell phone for someone who needs assistance in order to hear Loop systems are needed in senior cen tres churches meeting rooms theatres city halls banks ticket counters doctors offices hospital rooms and care facilities When hearing loops in public places are as common here as they are in Europe our city and region will be truly welcoming and accessible to the hard of hearing Ask about the cell phone rating and how it combines with your hearing aid rating You will want to find a cell phone that has a microphone rating of at least M3 and possibly even M4 You will also want the ph
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