Hear this for a sharp mind: Bellbird Hearing
Hearing loss, and its association with cognitive decline and poor health, presents one of the largest public health challenges faced by an ageing population. Implications like increased loneliness and isolation often go unnoticed and unaddressed.
Research shows that people with mild hearing loss are twice as likely to develop dementia as those without it. The risk increases fivefold for people with severe hearing loss, and although the causal relationships between these two age-related declines are still unclear, optimal cognitive performance can depend on hearing well.
Early hearing loss detection and treatment from expert providers such as Bellbird Hearing can reduce the impact of hearing loss and improve quality of life. With a team of highly skilled audiologists and a range of successful treatment options, consider your hearing in safe hands.
Bellbird Hearing’s clinics in Christchurch and Timaru provide superior products to suit the unique hearing needs of each client, which clinic manager and audiologist Juliet Marsden believes sets them apart from other providers.
“Both our clinics offer a full range of hearing services, including hearing tests, hearing aid fittings and repairs, as well as ear wax removal. Our team is also ACC-registered, which means we can help eligible clients access funding support to reduce the cost of their care,” Juliet says. “The importance of Bellbird Hearing being independent means Bellbird can pick the best product for the client and isn’t dictated by the manufacturer.”
“The earlier that people can come and see us the better, it is never too soon to get a hearing test. If there is no hearing loss, we can continue to monitor and detect any changes in hearing and help sooner rather than later,” Juliet says.
Spreading awareness about the importance of hearing well, sees Bellbird audiologist Dr Melissa Babbage often presenting to local community groups and businesses about the impact of hearing loss. That support and expert advice is the first step to improved hearing health.
“We tailor our educational presentations to suit our audience, but most importantly we provide expert advice on the signs of hearing loss and the various treatments and outcomes that are achievable to restore quality of life,” Juliet adds.
Get in touch with the friendly team by calling 03 351 1172 (Christchurch) or 03 683 1545 (Timaru). Some services are available to book direct through the website at bellbirdhearing.co.nz.
