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Program:
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Hearing Care Counselling Program for Ages 55 Plus
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Address:
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2199 Midland Ave, Unit 3
Toronto, ON
M1P 3E7
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Intersection:
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Midland Ave and Progress Ave
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Location:
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Toronto (Clairlea—Birchmount)
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Service Description:
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Assists seniors with hearing loss * Services include assessment and support for seniors with hearing loss to develop, maintain, or augment sensory capacity and promote maximum independence * the Hearing Care Counsellor Program includes:
- home visits (or virtual visits)
- education
- demonstrate and recommend communication devices
- facilitate hard of hearing support groups
- teach hearing help classes and workshops
Hearing Care Counselling also provides in-service training to supportive housing, retirement homes and long-term care facilities.
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Fees:
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Support services are free * set fees for devices and sign language interpreting services
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Application:
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Agency or self-referral is required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adult 55 years and older who have hearing loss or persons older than 19 with acquired hearing loss and a physical illness, frailty or physical disability
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Languages:
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English * French * ASL
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Language Notes:
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French programs offered
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Area Served:
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Toronto (Scarborough)
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