If you think you, or someone in your life is experiencing hearing loss, the first step is to have a hearing check.
Amy Carter-Green of Total Hearing and Health in Victoria Point says getting your hearing checked is a simple way to learn more about your hearing and what can be done to help.
“Contrary to common belief, hearing loss is more complicated than just an inability to hear sound loudly enough,” says Amy.
“There is no shortage of online hearing tests, in the form of questionnaires or auditory tests that fall well short of the full assessments performed by qualified hearing professionals.
“Online test results are generic in nature and give no consideration to individual requirements or medical causes that can be detrimental to well-being if untreated.”
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Issues include:
- Inability to hear soft sounds
- Difficulty in separating sounds
- Key parts of particular speech sounds are inaudible
- Range of hearing is reduced making loud sounds intolerable
Total Hearing and Health has access to the largest range of hearing aids available and Amy and the team here are committed to finding the most suitable hearing aids within a client’s budget.
Advances in hearing aid technology mean you now have many more functions in hearing aids than ever before; they come packed with amazing features and are available in different types and styles, which is why hearing aid prices can be so varied.
You don’t have to pay high prices to have the latest and greatest.
If you hold a pension card or DVA card, you may be eligible for free hearing aids under the government system through Office of Hearing Services.
This scheme provides free assessment and ongoing appointments, as well as free hearing aids with the option to “top-up” on the price you pay
“The bottom line is, helping someone with their journey toward better hearing requires patience and support,” says Amy.
“There is help out there, you don’t have to live a hearing loss.”
