Hearing loss tends to creep up on you quietly and painlessly until your world becomes peculiarly muffled and hushed. But with a little help, it’s possible to still enjoy all the voices and sounds that matter to you.

Hearing loss can have a profound impact on your life, affecting your relationships, self-confidence, work performance and everyday pleasures.

By leaving it untreated, a physical condition may also become a psychological one, so it’s important to seek a diagnosis as soon as you notice a problem.

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING HEARING LOSS?
Hearing loss is so gradual that at first it may be barely noticeable. In fact your friends and family may notice a problem before you do.

If you’re not sure you have a hearing problem, check if any of the following apply to you:

• Do people always comment that the volume on your TV or radio is too loud?
• Have you missed visits and calls from people because you didn’t hear the doorbell or telephone ringing?
• Do you have trouble following conversations in crowded or noisy settings?
• Do people seem to mumble and not speak clearly during conversation?
• Do people tell you that you speak too loudly?

GET A CONSULTATION
A hearing test at an audiology clinic can determine whether or not you have a hearing problem, and how a hearing aid may help.

To benefit from the latest performance, design and comfort, ask about the Siemens range of hearing aids.
 
Siemens, leaders in hearing technology for over 130 years, have now developed their most sophisticated hearing aids to date – all built with Siemens own ‘BestSound Technology’.

SIEMENS 'BESTSOUND TECHNOLOGY'
BestSound Technology allows you to enjoy even clearer, more natural sound quality; it learns your preferences and automatically focuses on the sounds you want to hear.

Bringing unrivalled hearing comfort, BestSound Technology can be found in Siemens Pure, Siemens Life and Siemens Motion – different hearing aids for different lifestyles and needs.

BESTSOUND TECHNOLOGY FEATURES
BestSound Technology is made up of a unique set of features, including…

• SpeechFocus: Sometimes the most important sounds can come from behind or beside you. With its multi-directional microphone, SpeechFocus constantly scans your environment and helps you understand what’s being said, no matter what direction the voice comes from.
• SoundLearning: How you listen to a quiet conversation, to your favourite music, or in a crowded room are different, with each requiring unique loudness and programme settings. The SoundLearning feature actually learns your hearing preferences in a specific situation and, over time, automatically adjusts your hearing aid for you… without you lifting a finger.
• FeedbackStopper: Feedback whistling associated with some hearing aids is uncomfortable and embarrassing. This feature quickly detects and minimises feedback whistling before it starts.

HOW TO GET A SIEMENS HEARING AID
To experience a Siemens hearing aid, look for an audiology clinic that provides BestSound Technology.

Siemens hearing aids range in price to suit a wide range of budgets, and if your hearing loss is accident or workplace-related, ACC may cover the cost.

The Ministry of Health also funds $500 towards a hearing aid, and some people may be able to access products fully funded.

There’s never been a better time to attend to your hearing, and simply enjoy the pleasure of listening.





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