The Chronicle (South Tyneside and Durham)
Your hearing, your way
GETTING A HEARING AID COULDN’T BE EASIER: IT’S ALL ABOUT UNDERSTANDING YOUR NEEDS, LIFESTYLE AND BUDGET
SO you need a bit of help with your hearing? Specsavers Advance hearing aid range offers choice, quality and convenience when it comes to getting set up with everything you need – and the process couldn’t be more straightforward. Here’s how it works…
What does the Specsavers hearing package include?
You’ll get a full hearing test, two digital hearing aids and aftercare, plus a fouryear supply of batteries and a 100-day money-back guarantee. There’s a choice of colours and fitting styles, a four-year warranty on aids and wireless accessories, a pre-fitting wax removal voucher and remote assistance to help you with your new hearing aids.
What happens at the full hearing test?
An accredited audiologist will conduct a thorough check of your hearing in-store. This will provide the basic information needed to determine if a hearing aid would be beneficial. They won’t be recommended if you don’t need them. If you do, you’ll have plenty of guidance on the best models to suit your hearing and lifestyle.
Can you tell me a bit more about the process?
If you decide to go ahead with a hearing aid, Specsavers will conduct a hearing assessment to determine the
Have on-the-go control over phone calls and media with just a quick double-tap to the ear.
Avoid the hassle of changing fiddly disposable batteries with one of Specsavers’ rechargeable options. Just pop them into their charger at night and they’ll be ready to go when you get up. style and model of hearing aid that’s best for you, then programme it to your exact requirements.
What is Specsavers Advance?
It’s Specsavers’ new range of precisiontechnology digital hearing aids, made by well-known brands. To get started with a Specsavers Advance hearing aid, just book in for an appointment with a qualified audiologist. Available in six price and technology levels, the Specsavers Advance range offers clever technology at market-leading prices.
My hearing seems especially poor when I’m at the cinema. Would hearing aids help?
Absolutely. Hearing loop systems are installed in busy or difficult listening situations, such as cinemas and public buildings, to help you hear more clearly. Modern aids are designed to pick up sound from loop systems, and some telephones also have a loop service.
I’m 68 and nervous about hearing aids because I don’t want to look like an old person. How can I avoid that?
By choosing a colour and style that’s right for you. With discreet receiver-incanal styles, there’s an aid to suit every style and hearing problem. Specsavers’ aids come in colours to match your hair or skin tone, and some models also have metallic styles.