The ability to hear is such an integral part of life that most people take it for granted. Hearing is a gift, but do we place enough value on it? While hearing loss is the world’s single most preventable disability, it is also one of the most common. 

- 1 out of 10 people in the world is hearing impaired. 

-  As the population ages, and noise pollution in the world increases, more and more people will be unable to hear well, potentially facing social isolation.

- By 2015, an estimated 700 million people will be hearing impaired worldwide.  

Every day modern science introduces new forms of digital technology which improve our lives in ways never before imagined. The world of hearing instruments is a part of this digital revolution. Utilising state of the art technology, fully digital hearing instruments assist the hearing impaired by providing improved sound quality and provide more people with the superior hearing assistance they deserve.

Hearing Aid electronics is a rapidly changing science . Today’s Hearing Aids are smaller, more lightweight and technically superior to older models.

Many people who previously may not have been helped are finding they can now benefit from a Hearing Aid. 

MONTHLY CLINIC

Here at Weedle Pharmacy, Main street, Mallow we are running a monthly Hearing Awareness clinic, on the first Thursday of each month.

A qualified Hearing Aid audiologist is in attendance providing a free hearing consultation. This clinic is run in association with Audivox Hearing, a Cork based family run business with over 20 years experience in the hearing industry. We provide a professional evaluation of hearing loss and a comprehensive range of hearing aids including all the latest digital models and a full after sales follow up service. 

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A HEARING LOSS? 

Hearing loss is more common than most people think and a loss of hearing can occur gradually, friends and family can often be aware of hearing problems before the hearing impaired person themselves. Here are some of the more common tell tale signs that indicate a hearing loss 

 - Unable to follow a conversation in a group of people 

-Difficulty hearing in background noise, eg, pubs or restaurants. 

-Asking people to repeat themselves more often.

-Friends or family commenting that you have the TV turned up loud. 

-Feelings of pressure in the ear, ear noises (buzzing, ringing, sea shell noises, etc )

If any of this sounds familiar then it may mean you have a hearing loss  and you may benefit from a Digital Hearing Device. Many people are embarrassed at the thought of wearing a Hearing Aid, yet it is much more embarrassing asking people to repeat themselves, turning up the television too loud for others, missing out in company or indeed giving answers totally out of context to the conversation. 

ARE YOU ENTITLED TO  FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?

If you paid full P.R.S.I. contributions for longer then 5 years then you may be entitled to a generous grant towards the cost of your hearing Aid. A dependant spouse may also be entitled to a grant if their husband or wife has paid full PRSI contributions. We also provide generous concessions for Medical Card holders who decide to go privately.

Some people feel that Hearing Aids are too expensive but the best Hearing Aids available are well within the reach of most people and may be one of the best investments you ever make.

If you feel you would benefit from a free hearing consultation you can contact Audivox Hearing at 021-4546437 or pop in and make an appointment. Your hearing is our concern.