HEARING AIDS & HEARING INSTRUMENTS
With advances in technology, approximately 95% of people with a sensorineural hearing loss can be helped with hearing aids. We are proudly independent of any hearing aid manufacturer or commercial company, and love to work closely with our patients to discuss the various hearing aid solutions that will suit their lifestyle as well as budget.
Did you know that, in fact, 65% of people with hearing loss are younger than 64? It can affect all age groups.
Okay. But it happens to be “normal” for overweight people to have high blood pressure. This doesn’t mean they shouldn’t receive treatment for the problem.
Not true! Only 14% of doctors in first-world countries routinely screen for hearing loss. Since most people with hearing impairments hear well in a quiet environment, like a doctor’s office, your doctor may never recognize the extent of your problem. Special training and an understanding of the nature of hearing loss are required to diagnose a hearing problem.
Everything is relative. Nearly all patients who believe that they have one “good” ear actually have two “bad” ears. When one ear is slightly better than the other, we learn to favour that ear for the telephone, group conversations, etc. This can give the illusion that “the better ear” is normal, when it isn’t. Most types of hearing loss affect both ears fairly equally and about 90% of patients are actually in need of hearing aids for both ears.
Many people with hearing loss in one ear, a high-frequency hearing loss or nerve damage have been told they can’t be helped. This may have been true years ago, but with modern technology, 95% of people with a sensorineural hearing loss can be helped.
Selecting hearing aids
Whether it’s just been confirmed that you need a hearing aid or you’ve been wearing hearing aids for many years, our audiologists specialise in helping you to select the most appropriate solution for your needs, in the context of your lifestyle and personal goals.
Equilibrium is proudly independent of any hearing aid manufacturer or commercial company. This enables us to choose any brand of hearing aid available in South Africa and to attend regular and diverse training, to stay on top of industry developments.
We strongly advise every patient to ‘test drive’ a selection of appropriate hearing aids and to accept a hearing aid trial period. This is an important part of making an informed choice. In addition, once you buy your hearing aid, its servicing will always be a priority for us.
Technology and styles
Equilibrium supplies a vast selection of programmable hearing aids that use digital processing and directional microphones for better hearing. Our spectrum of devices includes both entry-level hearing aids and the latest in blue-tooth and wireless technology, which helps us to find the best solution for you as an individual living in the digital era.
There are many styles of hearing instrument, including completely-in-the-canal, in-the-canal, in-the-ear and behind-the-ear. Most hearing aid technology is available in your choice of these styles and our audiologists will help you to determine which will work best for you.
If you’d like more information on hearing aids, please contact us today.
MELROSE NORTH
Blubird Medical Suites
Blubird Shopping Mall Level 1
Cnr Atholl Oaklands & Cross Streets
Melrose North
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday | 08:30am – 16:30pm
