Improving hearing can significantly enhance the quality of life in several ways.
Social Interactions: Improved hearing facilitates easier communication with family, friends, and colleagues, reducing feelings of isolation and enhancing relationships.
Workplace Efficiency: It can improve performance and productivity at work by allowing better participation in meetings and understanding of instructions.
Awareness of Surroundings: Improved hearing increases awareness of environmental sounds, such as alarms, sirens, and approaching vehicles, enhancing safety.
Greater Independence: It allows individuals to engage more confidently in daily activities, promoting greater independence and self-sufficiency.
Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Better hearing reduces the effort needed to understand conversations, decreasing stress and anxiety.
Lower Risk of Depression: It helps in maintaining social connections, which can reduce the risk of depression associated with hearing loss.
Improved Cognitive Function: Studies suggest that treating hearing loss can slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia.
Enhanced Memory and Focus: Better hearing can improve concentration and memory by reducing the cognitive load required to process sounds.
Music and Entertainment: Better hearing enhances the enjoyment of music, movies, and other forms of entertainment.
Participation in Activities: It allows for fuller participation in social activities, hobbies, and events.
Music and Entertainment: Better hearing enhances the enjoyment of music, movies, and other forms of entertainment.
Enhanced Quality of Life: The combined benefits of improved communication, mental health, cognitive function, safety, and enjoyment contribute to a higher overall quality of life.
Hearing loss often happens gradually, and many people don't realise it until it starts affecting their daily life. If you're wondering whether you might have hearing loss, here are some steps you can take:
We offer a free online hearing screen that can help you determine if you should book a full hearing test. Give it a try:
Not sure yet? Here are some common signs that might indicate hearing loss:
The best way to know for sure if you have hearing loss is to get a full hearing test with an Audiologist. If the online hearing screener raises concerns or if you recognize some of the signs above, it might be time to seek professional help. Book a full hearing test and talk to an experienced Audiologist today for honest advice on your hearing health.
"For over 70 yrs I have learned to cope with a 95% hearing loss in my right ear as a result of several failed operations in my childhood. In my fifties I had two more operations performed by my E. N.T specialist, but both of them failed as well. So you can imagine my surprise when Ben and Precilla told me a way sound could be transferred from my deaf side to my good left side enabling me to hear conversation from both sides. Something I didn’t think I would experience again.
My previous provider had never mentioned anything about a device like this, so I was only too happy to transfer over to Waves and I’m glad I did. My new hearing aids are small and fit virtually unnoticed behind the ear. They are easy to use, affordable and for me this new technology has been a God-sent. My hearing had taken on a new dimension. Thanks to Precilla dedication to cutting-edge technology and exceptional service. Thanks to Ben and Precilla I now experience ‘The Joy Of Hearing’ better."
"I didn't actually ever think about having a hearing test until I started to get that strange heartbeat type of sound in my ear!
Thank you for doing my hearing test. I was very pleased and impressed to be treated like a real person and your level of dedication to making me feel comfortable was exceptional. I was very pleased to walk out of your office with my hearing at 20-20!"
“I have used hearing aids from various providers without being completely satisfied with the end result. I heard of “Waves” and decided to give them a try.
The results have been excellent , the care and after sales service has been really 1st class. Precilla has shown a personal interest in my hearing problem . which did not happen with the other providers. I have no hesitation in recommending Waves Audiologist to anyone with a hearing problem you will not be disappointed.”
“My main concern was problems with not often hearing other people when they spoke to me particularly if I was not facing them. I visited Waves Hearing, the service provided to me was very professional and I was very happy at the way everything was explained to me very clearly and easy to understand.
I can confidently say that the outcome to my hearing problems was very satisfactory. My advice to anyone with hearing problems similar to mine would be to encourage them to seek assistance and I would not hesitate to recommend any of my friends to Waves Hearing.”