Vicdeaf - Hearing Loss Management Sessions
Hearing Loss Management Sessions
A Rehabilitation session with one of our Speech Pathologists is an important component in hearing loss management, whether or not you have a hearing aid.
Research universally suggests that whilst hearing aids reduce the challenges that hearing loss brings through amplification, difficulties encountered are further reduced when clients receive Hearing Loss Management programs as well (Ross, 2001).
The Rehabilitation Team aims to support people in understanding their hearing loss better. It has been proven again and again, that when people understand the nature of their difficulty, they can learn to manage it much more effectively. Hearing loss effects not only the individual but their partner, their families, their friends and their colleagues. Therefore we encourage clients to bring family members to learn about their hearing loss too.
Rehabilitation supports people with:-
- Acceptance of hearing loss
- Hearing aid management
- Feeling more confident in challenging communication situations
- Advice about Assistive Listening Devices and referral to Devices Officer.
- Reduced Price Scheme for low income earners
Most importantly we support clients to reach their optimal level of communication: this may be with or without a hearing aid. Every client is different in terms of their hearing loss, the individual difficulties that they face and their confidence in asking a speaker to repeat themselves. The Rehabilitation Team is committed to working with clients to develop individually tailored Hearing Loss Management programs. These programs support individuals to maximise communication and to maintain social activity with family and friends.
For an appointment please Email: kathleenw@hearservice.com.au
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