When is it time for a hearing test?
If anyone in the conversation has an untreated hearing loss, everyone in the conversation has a hearing problem.
Are you:
- Tired of asking for repetition
- Avoiding group situations that you formerly enjoyed
- Losing the thread of a conversation especially in noisy backgrounds,
- Feeling frustrated with people mumbling and
- Noticing frustration in the faces of significant others?
It may be time to book a hearing assessment.
Comprehensive hearing assessment from Cotton Tree Audiology
Cotton Tree Audiology provides a comprehensive hearing assessment provided by a certified clinical audiologist. We are equipped with state-of-the-art hearing equipment which allows us to give you a in-depth overview of your hearing, ear health and communication.
Cotton Tree Audiology Hearing Services Program
Cotton Tree Audiology is a fully accredited provider for the Australian Government Hearing Services Program (HSP). The HSP offers fully subsidised hearing care to pensioners, war veterans, and other eligible Australians. To be eligible, clients need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident and be over 21 years of age. One of the following also apply:
- You hold a Pensioner Concession Card.
- You hold a Gold Repatriation Health Card issues for all conditions.
- You hold a White Repatriation Health Card for conditions that include hearing loss.
- You are the dependent of a person in one of the above categories.
- You are a member of the Australian Defence Force.
- You hold a Disability Support Pension Concession Card.
You can start with a self assessment
A self-assessment is often useful in confirming what you have suspected in the comfort of your own home. It gives a non-threatening entry point into approaching hearing loss. The results will show whether you would benefit from a comprehensive hearing assessment with a qualified audiologist.
What is involved in a comprehensive hearing assessment?
- An otoscopic examination of the outer ear structure, ear canal and eardrum to assess wax build up, infections, and any abnormalities of the eardrum.
- Assessment of the function of the middle ear and associated structures.
- Testing for the softest sound you can hear across low, mid-range and high-pitched tones to decide your hearing profile.
- Your hearing performance when presented with speech at conversation level.
- Inner ear health measures to predict and describe any subtle inner ear difficulties.
- The hearing assessment is particularly important as it guides both you and the audiologist in making right referrals and recommendations.
At the conclusion of the assessment, you will have an opportunity to review the results with the audiologist, ask questions and start planning for treatment if needed. You and your GP will be provided with a report that summarises the findings and recommendations of the hearing assessment. .