Hearing Health Journeys

Andrew found himself “turning up the volume on the TV” more frequently. He decided to visit Brampton Hearing Aid Services for a hearing assessment.

Andrew’s appointment went well, and he liked how the team is “attentive to your specific questions and possible needs.” Following his comprehensive hearing assessment, Andrew was prescribed hearing aids.
His new devices are a great success. Andrew says it’s “good to hear everything” again.

Rating Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10, he advises others, “Get tested and trust your hearing aid doctor.”

Fred learned he had a hearing loss thirty years ago “when I got my hearing check at work, they told me.”

This was difficult news for Fred to accept. He recalls, “My hearing was starting to get bad, but I didn’t believe them. I figured they just wanted my business.”

Eventually, Fred did get help, thanks to his doctor’s initiative. “My doctor told me I needed my hearing checked,” he says, and his doctor made an appointment with Brampton Hearing Aid Services for him.

Fred shares, “I was scared at first, but they made me feel like home, and what a difference it made, and no more of my wife saying words over and over again.” He adds that the team was “just so professional and made the best option for me and my family. I made the right move with Brampton Hearing.”

When John’s hearing began to deteriorate, he approached his situation rather calmly. “It [hearing loss] is in the family, so I was not at all surprised,” he says. “For me, this was in 1989 and today I am almost totally deaf without my present hearing aids.”

He recalls that the cost of hearing aids was his main concern at the time. “I was not really prepared to fork out a small fortune,” he says. “But in the long run, I did and couldn’t have survived without my hearing aids.”

John decided to visit Brampton Hearing Aid Services, mainly due to their location. However, John found convenience and so much more in the end. He notes, “It was convenient, and I’ve never been anywhere else. However, everyone was so happy to assist me. No question that I desperately needed hearing assistance.”

He continues, “First Patrick and then Jill were so attentive and ALWAYS willing to ‘hear me out.’” John especially likes “the friendliness and understanding you get when talking to them. Nothing is too much trouble even after numerous repeat visits.”

John gives Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10 rating. To anyone considering an appointment, he says, “Take the plunge. They will listen to you and recommend the best for you. As your hearing deteriorates – and it likely will – you really don’t have any choice.”

Wesley was concerned that his hearing loss would affect his schooling.

He recalls first noticing a hearing challenge “when I was in trades school, and it was hard for me to understand the teacher when I was sitting at the back of the class.” Additionally, he struggled when “in loud settings it sounded like people were mumbling.” Wesley adds, “My biggest concern was that finishing school would be harder because it wasn’t as easy to follow along.”

Upon visiting Brampton Hearing Aid Services, Wesley liked that the office was “well organized,” had a “nice location that is close to home” and had “nice people.” He particularly liked the team’s “sense of urgency.” Wesley adds, “everything I needed they were able to make happen pretty quickly.”

Following his comprehensive hearing assessment, Wesley was prescribed hearing aids. His new devices haven’t just improved his hearing but also his confidence when among others. “They have impacted my life positively because I can always have them on me …any time I might need them,” he says. “And I have less anxiety when it comes to having conversations with new people, worried if I’ll hear them or … constantly ask them to repeat themselves.”

Rating Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10, when asked what advice he’d give others, Wesley replies, “I would say contact them. It doesn’t hurt to get them checked. If I never got my hearing checked with the life I was living, I could have made my hearing loss worse. Now I am aware and can protect the hearing I have left.”

Dianne found herself having “trouble hearing in meetings at work” and felt she was “missing things.” She turned to Brampton Hearing Aid Services for help.

Upon arriving at her initial appointment, Dianne says the team was “professional and helpful,” and she liked the “friendly, knowledgeable staff.”

Following her comprehensive hearing assessment, Dianne was prescribed hearing aids. She says it is now “easier to hear and participate in conversations.”

Rating Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10, Dianne says, “I would highly recommend your service. It’s easy to do business with you.”

Yateesh says he has lived with a hearing loss “since I was a kid.”

When he decided to turn to Brampton Hearing Aid Services for his hearing care, he was impressed with the “very friendly and helpful” team.

During his comprehensive hearing assessment, Yateesh shared his hearing history with his audiologist and talked about his current challenges. Following a few simple tests, Yateesh received a prescription for new hearing aids.

The result? “I can hear better,” he states.

Yateesh gives Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10 rating and advises others, “Go to Brampton Hearing Aid Services. The staff is very caring and explains the different options available.”

James was frustrated with his hearing loss and how it was affecting others as well.

According to him, some of the signs that something wasn’t right included “irritating people by asking them to repeat what they said” and “giving up and doing that ‘nodding in agreement’ thing in hopes that it fit the content.” James also felt that he was “getting bad vibes from people – probably from doing that ‘lean in to listen’ thing.”

Upon visiting Brampton Hearing Aid Services, James was impressed with the “friendly people” and the “good and comprehensive service” he received. Following his hearing assessment, James was prescribed hearing aids.

He describes his new devices as “mostly good,” though there is one scenario where he still struggles at times. “What was not fixed was my inability to sort out multiple conversations in the room,” he says. “The ‘cocktail party effect’ does not work for me. I’m sure that this is a processing thing, not a hearing thing.”

Rating Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 9/10, James hopes others will make an appointment. “It is a world of difference in how well you can communicate with people,” he shares. “Don’t worry about appearances, as the units are very discreet, subtly coloured, and mostly hidden behind your ear.”

Pat says she came to Brampton Hearing Aid Services “worried that my hearing loss might become as acute as my father’s was.” She was also concerned about “how expensive it would be.”

Upon arriving at the office, Pat was impressed with the team’s “pleasant manner,” and she really liked the “friendly, helpful staff.”

As a result of her comprehensive hearing test, Pat was prescribed hearing aids. She says she can now “hear without needing many repetitions from people.”

Giving Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10 rating, she advises others to “get tested.”

Cheryl has struggled with hearing challenges throughout her life. She was born prematurely, which left her tone deaf. Prior to seeking hearing care, she remembers feeling “mostly embarrassment” about her condition.

Brampton Hearing Aid Services has been a part of Cheryl’s life for many years. She recalls feeling “relieved and very happy to be understood” after her initial meeting with them.

Grateful for hearing technology, Cheryl says, “For most of my life, hearing aids made me feel almost normal. Later on in life, I thank God I have hearing aids to help deal with my loss.”

Cheryl has enjoyed visiting Brampton Hearing over the years. She says the team is “always available to answer any concerns,” and she finds everyone “always very helpful” and “always pleasant.” Cheryl adds, “Brampton Hearing never made me feel embarrassed.”

Rating Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10, she advises others, “Please do not waste any more time without a hearing aid. It will help your life immensely.”

Warren says growing up with a hearing loss was “a great challenge.”

He recently visited Brampton Hearing Aid Services without any “fear at all” and wanted “better hearing and better technology.” He found the team “helpful” and says they gave him “good advice.”

Sharing his experience of hearing loss, Warren says, “Since I was a kid, I have enjoyed the quality of sound and am still learning to understand better listening.” He says he is “always looking forward to the better technology.”

To those contemplating hearing care, Warren says there’s “nothing to be afraid of wearing or using a hearing aid. It is worth serving the best and nothing to be afraid.” He adds it’s important to take “time to learn and understand.”

He further shares, “I will give you my best advice, trust me. I have grown up all my life wearing two hearing aids. I have given my advice to my friends and my mom and her brothers and friends. They had appreciated me and learned from me. It made life easier for them.”

Warren rates Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10.

Jill’s hearing challenges began following her COVID vaccination, and she turned to Brampton Hearing Aid Services for help.

She explains, “During the COVID time, after getting my first needle, I started to experience muffled, robotic type hearing symptoms. It eventually went away. Second shot, it happened again. I was referred to my ear doctor.

“After several months of testing, sprays, I eventually saw Jill and thought for sure I would be needing a hearing aid. She fitted me with a custom earplug for my right ear, which already had a hole in the eardrum. Problem was with my left ear. After months of tinnitus, and surgery for the right ear, I have greater improvement, and Brampton Hearing Aid Services helped with my worries.”

Referring to the Brampton Hearing Aid Services team, Jill says, “They were helpful from the moment I called.” She describes everyone as “very professional” and likes how her doctor took the time “to explain the steps of a hearing test.” Overall, Jill says it’s a “very nice office” with “helpful, friendly staff.” Furthermore, she likes how she shares the same first name with her doctor!

Rating Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10, Jill advises others, “Go ahead and call them. They will do their best to guide you.”

Alex became aware of his hearing loss more than 30 years ago.

When he decided to switch his hearing care to Brampton Hearing Aid Services, he says he had a “positive” experience, the team was “cordial,” and he felt “no pressure” at any time.

He was prescribed new hearing devices, which have helped him “very much so.”

Alex rates Brampton Hearing Aid Services an 8/10. To prospective patients, he says, “Try it. You might like it.”

Dave first became aware of his hearing loss 10 years ago. When he opted to visit Brampton Hearing Aid Services for his hearing care, Dave was happy with their “great service.”

During his comprehensive hearing assessment, Dave discussed his challenges with his audiologist before taking a few simple hearing tests. As a result, he was given a new prescription for hearing aids.

Dave is pleased with his devices, saying, “I can hear much better.”

He rates Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10 and advises others, “Go here.”

Rob, 73, first experienced a noticeable hearing issue when he was 45 years old.

He recalls, “I began asking friends and my spouse to repeat what they had said on an increasingly frequent basis. After a short while, I realized that I was an annoyance. My primary concern was eventually going completely deaf.”

However, Rob didn’t seek hearing help at the time. “I struggled for the next three years before contacting a doctor and was referred to Brampton Hearing Aid Services for the testing. I feared the need to use hearing aids and the stigma of the association with old age,” he shares.

Eventually, an advertisement saying “A hearing loss is more noticeable than a hearing aid” convinced Rob to proceed with obtaining hearing aids.

Continuing his story, Rob says his first impression of Brampton Hearing Aid Services was that they were “a top-notch organization,” and he likes their “professionalism and knowledgeable staff.” He says, “The hearing aids over the years have allowed me to interact with society with the stress of partial deafness.”

Rob gives Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10 rating. He concludes, “I have recommended Brampton Hearing Aid Services to several people, and I will continue to do so.”

Tony became aware of his hearing loss when he was a child at school. He came to Brampton Hearing Aid Services as a seasoned hearing aid wearer.

Tony’s first impressions of the office were “good, efficient, friendly.” He says Brampton Hearing Aid Services is a “great company with wonderful after sales service (which is of prime importance).”

Hearing aids have helped Tony hear better throughout his life. He says it would be “impossible to do my job as a consultant/trainer without them.” Now retired, Tony says, “I can’t hear without them.”
Tony rates Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10.

Ida gives Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10 rating. She advises others, “Go for it! Don’t wait. It definitely improves your quality of life.”

Jerry wasted no time making an appointment with Brampton Hearing Aid Services.

He recalls, “My wife told me that I was shouting at her all the time. And playing the TV too loud. Case closed. Off to Brampton Hearing for testing. The rest is MUCH better hearing.”

There’s plenty about Brampton Hearing Aid Services Jerry likes. “Great customer service all the time,” he notes. “Great service. Great staff. Good listeners.”

And he considers his hearing devices the “best investment I have ever made.”

Jerry, who hopes he is Jill Black’s best customer, happily rates Brampton Hearing Aid Services an 8/10. He advises potential patients, “Don’t walk to Brampton Hearing – RUN.”

Participating in conversations was becoming difficult for Maria. “I had to read the lips of the person speaking if their voice was too low,” she recalls. “I knew I needed help.”

Maria made an appointment with Brampton Hearing Aid Services. She was impressed with the “ friendly service” and says, “I was at ease.”

During her appointment, Maria had a good discussion with her audiologist about her health, her hearing, and her lifestyle. After a few hearing tests, hearing aids were prescribed according to her unique needs.

With her new devices, conversations are much easier to follow, and Maria adds, “The TV no longer blares.”

She rates Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 9/10. To anyone contemplating making an appointment, Maria insists, “Do it immediately.”

When Donna faced a hearing issue, she couldn’t help but worry. “I was upset thinking I did something that may have caused it,” she recalls.

Donna reached out to Brampton Hearing Aid Services for their help. She notes the team was “very nice,” and she especially liked their “friendliness” and “caring” approach.

Following a comprehensive hearing assessment, it was determined that Donna didn’t need hearing aids, and other means of treatment were provided. She says her appointment was an “excellent experience” overall.

Donna gives Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10 rating.

Patricia was concerned about her hearing and how it was affecting her work.

She recalls, “I noticed that I was having difficulty hearing on the phone, and I had to use my other ear. It was frustrating, so I went to another employee who wore hearing aids, and he encouraged me to seek professional help. My position as executive assistant to a vice president of a large multinational firm meant for me that I have the best hearing possible.”

An evaluation by an ENT concluded there was no surgical alternative, and Brampton Hearing Aid Services was recommended to Patricia.

“I was nervous about what could be done to help my situation,” shares Patricia. “My fears were put to rest immediately. I was in a caring and professional place. My comfort and understanding of what was happening to me was their priority. I came away confident they had my best interests at heart.”

Patricia adds that she especially liked working with the team. “They greet you with a genuine smile and give you confidence that you made the right choice,” she says.

Hearing aids have changed Patricia’s life for the better. “They have eased my frustrations as well as the frustrations of my family,” she says. “Hearing aids have given me confidence and the ability to enjoy life to a greater extent than living without them.”

Rating Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10, Patricia urges others, “Go for it! You won’t be disappointed! Life is better with sound.”

Anonymous clearly remembers the moment they realized something was wrong with their hearing. “I remember that I could not hear high-pitched sounds from my test metre at work,” says Anonymous.

An appointment at Brampton Hearing Aid Services soon followed, despite Anonymous’s reservations about hearing care. “I was concerned about the quality of the hearing aids,” they share.

Anonymous was impressed with the team from the start, saying, “I thought that they were very helpful.”
Delighted with their new hearing aids, Anonymous says, “For the most part, they have improved my quality of life.” Anonymous is also satisfied with the follow-up care they’ve received. “I always get a fast response about my concerns,” adds Anonymous.

Rating Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 9/10, Anonymous suggests to others, “Go in and see what devices they recommend.”

Bev was born deaf and had “no concerns” when she switched her hearing care to Brampton Hearing Aid Services.

The team didn’t let her down. “The service was very impressive,” she shares. Bev says she liked the “explanation of types of hearing aids with interpretation.”

Bev is delighted with her new hearing device, saying, “I love wearing it.”

She rates Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10 and hopes others will “consider your services.”

Prior to visiting Brampton Hearing Aid Services, Audrey was concerned whether she’d find “satisfaction” with her new hearing aids should she need them.

Audrey was impressed with the Brampton Hearing team from the start, liking their “friendliness” and their “making sure you are satisfied” ethos. As it turns out, hearing aids were the best option for Audrey. She says her devices “definitely” improved her life.

Audrey rates Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 9/10. To potential patients, she says, “Make an appointment.”

T. was experiencing “problems understanding speech in noise” and made an appointment with Brampton Hearing Aid Services.

T. describes the team as “professional” and also liked the “easy access” to the office. T.’s comprehensive hearing assessment resulted in a prescription for hearing aids.

The outcome has been positive. T. says their new devices have “made conversation easier in noisy surroundings.”

Rating Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10, T. says they are a “good location to sort out problems.”

Jane has worn hearing aids throughout her life. She made an appointment with Brampton Hearing Aid Services following a friend’s recommendation.

Jane is glad she listened to her friend. She says the team is “very professional but yet casual at the same time.” Jane also likes “how everyone is so friendly and helpful, and Lennora is amazing and how she listens to me.”

Hearing aids help Jane daily, coupled with one other useful skill. Jane says, “I do struggle being out and about, but I read lips, so this does help me overall.”

Jane rates Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10. To anyone struggling with their hearing, she says, “Just go get tested. It is better you know, and they will give you thoughts about what types of aid they offer and would be suited for you.”

William’s hearing loss was gradual. Eventually, he found himself becoming more secluded. William decided to visit Brampton Hearing Aid Services in hopes of better hearing.

He says the team is “very caring and professional.” Even more impressive is that William can hear much better with his new hearing aids.

“I can now hear high frequencies,” William shares. “This allows me to participate in more activities.”
Rating Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10, William advises others, “Just try it. You got nothing to lose and lots to gain.”

Wendy couldn’t help but panic when her hearing challenges began.

“I started noticing that I had to ask people to repeat what they were saying. It scared me and I knew I had to do something about it,” she recalls. “I was very scared of losing my total hearing.”

Wendy made an appointment with Brampton Hearing Aid Services. Soon, she felt much better about her circumstances. “Everyone was so friendly and caring,” she says. “It eased my fears a lot.”

The audiologist listened to Wendy’s concerns and took note of her challenges and personal circumstances. A few simple hearing tests pinpointed where Wendy’s hearing needed a boost. The visit ended with a prescription for hearing aids.

The hearing aids have proved to be a great success for Wendy. “At first, I was a bit embarrassed to wear them, but now I feel great and can hear so much better,” she shares.

Wendy rates Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10 and suggests others follow in her footsteps. “Go to Brampton Hearing Aid Services. Don’t wait until your hearing gets worse,” she advises. “They made me feel so comfortable and at ease.”

Tindaro’s hearing loss left him with many unanswered questions.

“I felt confused,” he recalls. “My concern was that I would not be able to get help with the problem.”
Hoping for some answers, Tindaro made an appointment with Brampton Hearing Aid Services. He says the team was “very helpful” while assessing the severity of his hearing loss.

During his appointment, Tindaro had the opportunity to share his concerns and ask questions. Following a few hearing tests, his audiologist had a clearer understanding of Tindaro’s hearing needs. Hearing aids were prescribed according to Tindaro’s unique circumstances.

Thanks to his devices, Tindaro is now coping much better with daily life. “They helped me deal with the hearing loss,” he shares.

Tindaro rates Brampton Hearing Aid Services a 10/10. He hopes that anyone else with hearing concerns will make an appointment to get their questions answered as well.