Flexible payment options and personalized service – here’s how to regain life’s sweetest sounds

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HearingLife offers a full suite of care services to Canadians experiencing hearing loss

*With 350+ clinics nationwide and 2 in Medicine Hat, HearingLife makes personalized hearing care convenient, accessible and close to home. Photo via iStock*

The beeping sound from the microwave or dishwasher gets missed, the TV volume increases by the week, or simultaneous conversations get lost or drowned out altogether.

Hearing loss is an eventual, slow burn that nearly two in three Canadians aged 40 to 79 may face in their lives.

And ironically enough, those experiencing symptoms likely won’t notice – instead, spouses, friends or loved ones often are the first to observe the tell-tale signs.

The team at HearingLife offers holistic, wraparound hearing treatment for all parties involved in the healing journey: from the care plan for the patient experiencing symptoms, to tips and workarounds for their friends and family.

“With HearingLife you’re not just purchasing a product – you’re getting an entire service plan and follow-up care to ensure you’re getting the most out of your hearing,” says Katie Koebel, a HearingLife audiologist and senior manager, audiology.

With 2 locations in Medicine Hat and more than 350 locations in Canada, HearingLife is Canada’s largest group of hearing centres and biggest hearing aid provider in the country. The care team provides a full suite of audiological services, including: hearing assessments; custom hearing protection; wax removal; follow-up care; industrial testing and more.

Growing research shows that when hearing loss is left untreated, the effects manifest into mental and emotional challenges.

People may begin to avoid social situations because keeping up with conversations feels too difficult. Misunderstandings and missed cues can become a source of worry. Over time, this can lead to social withdrawal, anxiety and low self-esteem.

From an emotional standpoint, hearing loss can lead to a deep sense of loss, frustration or denial.

In Canada, those who do not treat their hearing loss are more likely to report higher levels of psychological distress compared to others who use hearing aids or other support tools.

“Communication is a two-way street, and if there’s a barrier on either side, it affects everyone in that communication relationship,” Koebel says. “We try to bring back that enjoyment for our patients from some of those situations they may have been missing out on.”

HearingLife’s personalized approach ensures that life’s treasured moments remain precisely that – treasures.

Far from a one-sized-fits-all approach, HearingLife clinicians take the requisite time to get to know each patient’s listening situations, lifestyles and needs. The use of real-ear measurements helps confirm that devices match with prescriptions via a small microphone placed in the ear canal to measure the actual sound delivered by the hearing aid.

Or, clinicians assist by recommending assistive listening devices – an amplified telephone or TV adapter, or hearing aids – that meet patients where they’re at. Fittings and measurement needs, along with follow-up care, are always available as well.

“We want to make sure that we’re tailoring the experience to the person in front of us,” Koebel says. “The best way to do that is for us to really listen, so we can get those answers for clients and their loved ones.”

And when it comes to payment, HearingLife offers not only flexibility, but peace of mind. For those who prefer not to pay upfront, the Hear Now, Pay Later plan allows for smaller, monthly payments that fit your budget – minus hidden fees and alongside interest rates starting at zero per cent.

“This is a simple way to move forward without having to delay care or compromise on the quality of your hearing aids,” Koebel says.

To learn more about HearingLife, visit hearinglife.ca.

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