Hearing loss or selective hearing?
There is only one way to find out ... undergo a hearing assessment!
All joking aside, a hearing assessment is an invaluable part of your overall health review.
Current studies show links between untreated hearing loss and memory, cognition, falls, social engagement, annual earnings and depression, not to mention a significant impact on your relationships.
The good news is that today’s technology allows for a great variety of solutions to meet all of your unique hearing needs. Hearing is surprisingly complex, however, and so finding that right solution is not a simple process.
To be successful, the assessments have to be thorough, the selection unlimited and the flexibility maximized.
Offering just that is the unique grass-roots approach of Hearing Freedom, a locally owned and operated clinic, rare in today’s market.
The unique and refreshing approach that sets Hearing Freedom apart from other providers was established over 15 years ago by Doctor of Audiology Rosanne McNamee.
As a newly graduated Audiologist, she had many interviews with local hearing companies. At each establishment she was disappointed to find the same thing; the interviews had nothing to do with her knowledge and skills, instead focussing on the number of hearing aid units she was expected to sell and the company’s affiliation to a given manufacturer.
“That was not my idea of proper hearing health care,” she said. “I wanted to focus on my patients’ needs, not sales. I wanted to be able to consider everything available to them in the market, not just the product lines that provided my employer the biggest profit margins.”
And so she decided to set up her own business, doing it her way and putting patients first.
At Hearing Freedom, the patient is an active part of the decision-making process and there is no predetermined product or plan. The experience begins with a thorough assessment which is followed by a detailed needs assessment.
“We devote all the time necessary to ensure our patients’ hearing needs are met,” she said. “We offer a 90-day trial period on all hearing aids. This extensive trial gives patients the confidence that they have chosen the right solution for them, their lifestyle and hearing needs.”
There are no Hearing Instrument Practitioners or Hearing Instrument Specialists at Hearing Freedom; patients are seen by the bilingual Doctor of Audiology and owner, who is qualified to service both children and adults, whether they are private pay or third party supported (WCB, VAC, etc).
At Hearing Freedom you can be certain that you have chosen the best place to trust with your hearing needs. You will not regret your short drive to Manotick.
Parking is free. Home visits optional. Wheelchair friendly.
For more information please visit www.hearingfreedom.com.