ADULTS:  you have arrived at the Better Hearing 4 U website. 

 

Many people are aware that their hearing has deteriorated but are reluctant to seek help. Perhaps they don't want to acknowledge the problem, are embarrassed by what they see as a weakness, or believe that they can "get by" without using a hearing aid. And, unfortunately, too many wait years, even decades, before getting treatment.

But time and again, research demonstrates the considerable negative social, psychological, cognitive and health effects of untreated hearing loss . . . with far-reaching implications that go well beyond hearing alone. In fact, those who have difficulty hearing can experience such distorted and incomplete communication that it seriously impacts their professional and personal lives, at times leading to isolation and withdrawal.

Studies have linked untreated hearing loss to:

  • irritability, negativism and anger
  • fatigue, tension, stress and depression
  • avoidance or withdrawal from social situations
  • social rejection and loneliness
  • reduced alertness and increased risk to personal safety
  • impaired memory and ability to learn new tasks
  • reduced job performance and earning power
  • diminished psychological and overall health

Hearing loss is not just an ailment of old age. It can strike at any time and any age, even childhood. For the young, even a mild or moderate case of hearing loss could bring difficulty learning, developing speech and building the important interpersonal skills necessary to foster self-esteem and succeed in school and life.

Here at BetterHearing4U you can rest assured that you will receive the very best hearing care available.

You have perhaps already contacted one of the major high street chains. You will have seen cheap hearing aids in the local and national newspapers - even 'buy one get one free' offers! Many hearing aid chains purchase in bulk and only retail their own hearing instruments.  These instruments are usually general-purpose hearing aids manufactured for the 'average' user.  Dr Russell believes that you deserve inividual care and attention and hearing instruments carefully crafted for your own indiviual hearing loss and requirements. There are many features vailable on new digital instruments that simply will not be available on cheap instruments.

Dr Russell is an independent hearing aid dispenser, with over 25 years experience working with adult and children - many from birth through to adult life. life.  You will have the choice of any commercial hearing instrument, with many features not availble at the cheaper, bulk-buy stores.  (See section on Hearing Aid technology).

Adult Hearing Aids

 

You need an expert

Childrens Hearing AidsHearing aids must be set carefully and individually. When choosing what hearing aids are best for you, the audiologist will consider some important information:

  • The degree and type of your hearing loss
  • The durability and suitability of the hearing aid
  • The service available to you from the manufacturer
  • The hearing aids ability to connect to other devices that you may wish to use in your home or at work
  • The desirability of other equipment or features to ameliorate the negative effects of background noise and reverberation

 

Children''s Hearing Aids