INFORMATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Professional services
The services of Hearing Association (Auckland) Inc complement those of health professionals working with adults who have acquired hearing loss.
Self referral While many people self-refer to Hearing Association (Auckland) Inc, audiologists, general practitioners and ear, nose and throat specialists are welcome to refer their clients to us for further information and advice. We can advise and inform individuals or small groups about hearing loss and tinnitus management. Individual consultations can be arranged by appointment.

Individual needs
Individuals commonly request information on the following:
understanding the hearing process
understanding hearing test results
explanation of the programs and features of hearing aids
explanation and demonstration of telecoil & audio loop systems
general communication concerns

We find that some people:
have not understood the process of getting used to wearing a hearing aid successfully, particularly if there has been long-term auditory deprivation
have unrealistic expectations about hearing aids restoring normal hearing
lack understanding about hearing aids and their limitations
do not employ strategies to help them communicate more easily and effectively
are unaware of assistive hearing technology options (telephone devices, TV listening devices, personal listening systems and alerting systems)

Workshops
Our Hearing Loss Management Workshops are particularly ideal for individuals who are in the early stages of addressing their hearing loss problems and wearing hearing aids.
Workshops can be delivered at your place of work on request. Please talk to our staff.