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October Newsletter 2023 |
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Kia ora all and welcome to our October Newsletter for 2023!
Our new space has definitely seen an increase in foot traffic and new faces, we are booking up days in advance - especially for ear wax removal appointments! As we approach our busiest period of the year, we remind you to PLEASE book in advance to ensure you don't miss out.
In this newsletter, we bring you:
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October Spotlight Patient |
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Noel Anderson |
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Tell us about yourself (interests, work, anything interesting, etc.) I am now retired, living locally in Hobsonville. I enjoy flying model helicopters; I used to make them. I also enjoy gardening - I've just recently bought a wall-hanging garden which I plan to plant strawberries, lettuce and garlic chives. Before I retired, I was an aircraft ground handler, first starting out with National Airways in Whenuapai, which was the main airfield before the Auckland Airport we know today was established in Māngere.
Tell us about your hearing loss and when you first noticed it. It was my wife who first noticed my hearing problems - it would have been around 20 years ago. I probably did have a hearing loss much earlier than I first realised, but I didn't know because it was so gradual. We never wore hearing protection, so I was exposed to lots of aircraft noise throughout my working life, which had a huge impact on my hearing.
Prior to getting your new hearing aids, how did your hearing loss impact your life? I've been long-time hearing aid wearer and have worn hearing aids from other clinics. My old hearing aids were not very suitable for me; I struggled to clean and maintain them and the small rubber domes were uncomfortable in my ears. My wife was constantly having to repeat what had been said. I struggled to hear the TV, and I would have to take my hearing aids out to hear more clearly over the phone.
At what point did you realise you needed to do something about your hearing? My wife was very encouraging to act on my hearing from the start. I was approved for funding through ACC due to my history of noise exposure through my work. I was fit with hearing aids for the first time over 12 years ago; technology has come a long way since then!
Did you do any research about hearing solutions before coming to Hobsonville Hearing? Not really. I first came to Hobsonville Hearing to have my ears cleaned, and began visiting for hearing aid servicing. When I became eligible for new ACC funding, I decided to upgrade to new rechargeable hearing aids with Hobsonville Hearing.
Tell us about your hearing aid journey and how it has impacted your day-to-day life. I just can't believe the difference! In comparison to my previous hearing aids, I don't even feel like I have anything in my ears. It has been so easy to stick them on the charger at night and they are much easier to take care of.
What advice would you give to people seeking treatment for hearing loss? Come to Hobsonville Hearing! In all seriousness, if you know you have a problem with your hearing, go to your local audiologist, don't just hope for the best. Your hearing loss can be so gradual, not just an overnight change, so you should act sooner rather than later. |
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Pay It Forward |
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Recently, we had a customer offer to cover the cost of another patient's appointment. We found the gesture overwhelmingly kind and generous, and thought there may be others wanting to 'pay it forward' for those who would benefit from support with appointment costs.
Hobsonville Hearing would like to set up a fund to accept donations which can be used to cover the cost of appointments for those who may not be in a position to do so themselves. If this is something you would be interested in supporting, get in touch with us. |
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If you or a loved one are struggling to afford appointment costs, we are an accredited provider with WINZ (Work and Income New Zealand). We can provide a quote for pre-approval to enable you to apply for funding assistance for upcoming appointment costs with us. |
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Bird of the Century 2023 |
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Get ready to support New Zealand's incredible birds!
Monday October 30th 2023 marked the start of the annual election to decide the native New Zealand "Bird of the Year". 2023 marks 100 years of the campaign, so to celebrate the occasion, it will be known as 'Bird of the Century'.
New Zealand is home to many beautiful yet endangered native birds. This is your chance to show your support by voting your favourite native bird. Your vote will help to raise awareness our magnificent native birds and their importance to New Zealand's heritage and environment.
Abby's favourite bird is the Tūī - those who live in West Harbour may have noticed the scores of Tūī who fly around the trees on Javelin Place. It is such a delight to see and hear them when I walk Daisy in the mornings.
Phoebe's favourite bird is the Takahē - New Zealand's largest flightless bird. The Takahē is highly endangered and was thought to have become extinct until 1948 when it was rediscovered by a man called Geoffrey Orbell in the remote Murchison Mountains in Fiordland.
Join us in honouring New Zealand's native birds by voting for the "Bird of the Century." Every vote counts, so click the button below to cast your vote for up to 5 bird species! |
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Please note: The clinic closure |
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The clinic will be closed for appointments on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd of November while Abby enjoys some well deserved annual leave. Phoebe will still be around to help you with any onsite servicing repairs and calls. |
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