Newhealth expert in the Napier community

Audiology professional Jinice Bautista introduces hearing services to Napier

Local qualified Specsavers audiology professional Jinice Bautista is delighted to announce the introduction of a new audiology service in-store. Specsavers Audiology Napier is now open to help with any hearing concerns and to protect and support locals’ hearing health, through expert advice and caring service.

According to research, around 13,000 people inNapier suffer fromhearing loss, and it can take 7-10 years for them to act on it. Jinice is on amission to getmore people hearing better and provide the community with a supportive care-driven hearing service for years to come.

“I became an audiology professional because it is so rewarding when you can help someone whomay not be hearing as well as they used to. You can see their confidence grow as they engage in conversation and once again become more connected with the people around them.

I want to be able to do that for the people ofNapier, andmake sure no one is missing out on connecting with friends, family colleagues and community,” Jinice says.

“I’m really excited to be a part of the Napier community and I encourage all locals who might have concerns about their hearing to come in for a free 15-minute hearing check or even just a chat.”

I THINK IMAY BE HARD OF HEARING – WHAT’S NEXT?

“Our research found that one in six people aren’t aware of the signs of hearing loss. Often someone close to the person will notice before they realise that they can’t hear so well, so it’s really important to look out for signs such as turning the TV up loud, putting their mobile on speaker phone, lip reading and asking people to repeat themselves,” Jinice says.

Jinice encourages anyone from the community who thinks theymay be hard of hearing to come in store for a free 15-minute hearing check. If further testing is required, a comprehensive, hour-long, hearing assessment is then undertaken. During this appointment, the Specsavers auiology professional Jinice will performa comprehensive diagnostic assessment and will be able to determine if hearing aids would be beneficial.

INEEDHEARINGAIDS- WHAT AREMYOPTIONS?

“If we find you would benefit from hearing aids, we’llmake sure you have all the information you need tomake an informed choice. We will never recommend hearing aids if you don’t need them or suggest spendingmore money than you have to. Prices for our full range of latest technology hearing devices are clearly available online or instore so you know exactly how much you will pay. Our hearing assessments are the just the start of your hearing journey and we’re here to support you along the way for years to come,” Jinice says.

The Specsavers Napier team are locals, professionally trained and qualified and have a passion for hearing health. Formore information or to book a hearing check, visit www.specsavers.co.nz/ hearing. Alternatively contact Specsavers Napier on 06 835 3569