health promotion
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Mr Paul McKay RHAD MSHAA
New Richmond Hearing Care service at Eyecare Opticians in Kingston
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ome and see our local, independent hearing aid expert, Mr Paul Mckay RHAD MSHAA, who has over 20 years of experience helping people to hear better. He answers some of the most frequently asked questions about hearing loss and invites you to come and have a free, no obligation hearing test.
enced audiologists are trained to identify, treat and prevent hearing loss. They provide comprehensive clinical and counselling expertise. During a hearing evaluation, your audiologist will conduct a number of tests to determine whether you have a hearing loss and, crucially, if hearing instruments are right for you or not.
To hear or not to hear?
Q: I don’t want people to notice I’m wearing a hearing aid. How discreet are they?
Q: What should I do if I think I have a hearing loss? A: Recognising that you may have a hearing loss and deciding to take action is the first important step to better hearing. Don’t suffer in silence! By taking this step, you’ll learn about the variety of things that can be done to address it. At Richmond Hearing, our experi-
A: Hearing aid technology has improved dramatically in the last few years. Our fantastic new hearing aids are really small. They fit discreetly behind and inside the ear and are virtually invisible when worn. This tiny device automatically adjusts to different environments and includes clarity enhancing features to ensure you enjoy all the great things life has to offer. With the latest hearing aid technology, conversations with friends, an evening out in your favourite restaurant or a night in front of the TV can once again be enjoyed to the full.
Q: Can I trial a hearing aid with no upfront cost before deciding to buy it? A: Yes! The last thing you want to do is commit to something when you’re still at the ‘exploratory’ stage. We make it our mission to ensure the hearing aids you choose are right for you. That’s why we let you take them home and try them out in real-life situations before deciding to keep or return them. You decide what works best for you - before making any financial commitment. To mark the opening of our new clinic, all major hearing aid brands will be available at internet prices until November 2015. Please call us to arrange an appointment. Tel: 020 8549 0331 Richmond Hearing Care Eyecare Opticians 307 Richmond Road, Kingston, KT2 5QU (Ham Parade) info@eyecareopticians.com www.eyecareopticians.com
report Nov 2014 states: “ You’re best off with an independent (hearing aid) retailer rather than a national chain.”
darlingmagazine.co.uk | sept – oct 2015
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