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Hearing Health Consultation All Lobe clinics are now offering free* hearing health consultation with a hearing health professional. Even better, they’re now available via videoconference, phone, or in-person appointment (in a secure environment). Our goal is to make hearing health care even more accessible to Quebecers and break the isolation caused by hearing loss. The consultation, which lasts approximately 45 minutes, is specially designed for people who have concerns about their hearing and are ready to do everything they can to improve it. This consultation is available by videoconference so that we can better meet people’s new needs. You can even have a family member join from their home. When you make an appointment, simply state that you would prefer a videoconference and we will send you an appointment confirmation by email. This email will have a link to connect to the videoconference platform just before your appointment. You don’t need to download anything before the appointment; just click on the link and it will automatically open in your browser.
How It Works At the beginning of your appointment, you’ll get to know the hearing health professional so that you feel comfortable with him. He will then learn your history by asking you questions about your health, your job, and your hobbies. Next, he will assess your hearing problems and make connections to factors like your lifestyle, your job, and your family history. Then he will explain the consultation results to you using
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tools that keep you engaged and help you understand. For example, he will use a detailed diagram of the ear to show you the path that sound takes from the entrance of your ear to your brain. That will help you learn about the parts of the human ear.
Finding a Solution There are many solutions available to help you improve your everyday life, no matter your situation. The hearing health professional will also introduce you to the government agencies that can help you, as well as their eligibility criteria. For example, you’ll learn about programs offered by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ); the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST); and Veterans Affairs Canada. Many private insurance companies also cover hearing aids. People who work or have already worked in noisy environments are taken care of in order to request, if necessary, the opening of a file at CNESST. This can help you receive compensation and give you tools to reduce the impact of your hearing loss and, sometimes, your tinnitus.
There are also many types of assistive listening devices available. These include telephones for people with hearing loss, TV listening systems, adapted alarm clocks, and much more. During your appointment, the hearing health professional will give you an overview of all the solutions available to you.
Dedicated Professionals Depending on your needs, you may need to see another hearing health care professional practicing in a Lobe clinic. That’s why we’ll tell you about the roles of each professional at the end of your appointment. Rest assured that all hearing health professionals work closely together to help improve your quality of life. They care about your hearing health. *Permanent offer. 18 and over.
Karl Drouin Audioprosthetist practicing in Beauce
Don’t delay: make an appointment now by calling 1 866 411-5623.
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