What can a hearing aid do for you?

Many people just lose part of their hearing, and if they have been exposed to loud noises it is usually the high frequency ranges that they lose. This makes it increasingly difficult to hear quiet, whispery sounds such as "s" "sh" "ch" "t" and "k".

Nowadays, modern hearing aids will compress the sound, so that loud sounds are made softer, and soft sounds are made louder (this is partly what your ears do anyway), and they are also designed to have a limit as to how loud they can go, so that they won't damage your ears further.

At Kapiti Hearing, we will test your hearing in a soundproof booth that meets international standards, so that we know exactly how much sound to put in at each pitch or frequency.

Once you've had a full hearing test, Jeanie can tell you if a hearing aid will help you. Phone to make an appointment now!

Modern hearing aids - letting you hear a pin drop

Imagine being able to join in a conversation with friends, chat on the phone, or listen to your favourite TV programme or music - without turning the volume up so it's unbearable for everyone else!

Modern hearing aids are small and discreet, are available in the colour of your choice, and are fully automatic.

Even better, Blu-tooth technology allows your hearing aid to intergrate with cellphones and television etc. If you have an appointment with Jeanie at Kapiti Hearing, she can give you more information.

Affordable hearing aids and government subsidies

The NZ government offers a hearing aid subsidy to all adults over the age of 16, and there is also funding for people who are on war pensions, holders of community cards or eligible for ACC.

Kapiti Hearing deals with many major hearing aid brands including...

Across that range there's an affordable hearing aid to suit you.

Because Kapiti Hearing deals with all brands, you can have your hearing aid serviced or any fine-tuning done.

6-8 week no obligation hearing aid trial and 1 year follow-up support

The human brain needs time to adjust to new levels of sound, so Kapiti Hearing offer a 6-8 week obligation free trial of any new hearing aid purchased through them.

During the trial period you may need several hearing aid adjustments as you become used to the changes in your hearing. When you're happy with your new hearing aid, Kapiti Hearing will ensure it keeps working well for you by offering up to a year of ongoing advice and support.

Kapiti Hearing also offer hearing aid servicing or fine-tuning of any hearing aids that sound "not quite right", perhaps due to a change in hearing levels over time.

Other products that help you hear more

When you're having your appointment with Jeanie at Kapiti Hearing, talk to her about other products that can help you hear more including amplified telephones, headphones for TV, FM microphones, and Blu-tooth technology.

Hearing aid servicing, fine-tuning and replacement

Having trouble with your hearing aid? Before you buy a new one, check with Jeanie at Kapiti Hearing in case it just needs some adjustments or fine-tuning.

Kapiti Hearing can assist you with:

replacing tubes and batteries,
fine tuning to match changes in your hearing level
taking impressions to make new ear molds
grinding and polishing hearing aids for better fit
drying hearing aids
providing drying kits

Sometimes hearing aids become obsolete or unserviceable. Perhaps your hearing needs have changed considerably or there's better technology that will give you better sound quality.

You can book an appointment with Jeanie at Kapiti Hearing and she is happy to have a friendly chat and advise you on all the options about new hearing aids. Your hearing can be retested to ensure the hearing aid you get will be the best one for your needs.

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