Hearing Devices and Communication Training
“Penny is friendly, empathetic, and personable, so I feel comfortable, understood, and cared for because she offers comprehensive diagnostic testing and management for my lack of hearing, especially tinnitus in my case. Penny explains diagnoses and treatment options in clear, jargon-free language, answers all my questions, and listens carefully to my concerns. She adapts her recommendations and solutions to meet my needs and preferences in a very professional way.
The biggest problem with Ivy Audiology is location. I live in Adelaide and gladly travel 8 hours to Melbourne for top quality testing, assistance and advice. Penny has always accommodated my visits to fit with my travel situation and busy schedule. Remote support and delivery of hearing aids and associated gear has always been exceptionally good.
I trust Penny and cannot recommend her highly enough.” – Dennis K
Sound connects us to everything in life. From conversations, to music, to environmental sounds to our own awareness of our place within the word. Hearing loss can cause a range of disruptions to this process. Hearing loss is extremely common, affecting one in six Australians, however here at Ivy Audiology we can help you take a positive step towards improving your current hearing and listening through modern technology and communication training.
Signs of hearing loss:
Asking for repetition
Missing clarity in dialogue
Misunderstanding what people say
Unable to hear environmental sounds others can hear (eg nearby birds, car indicators)
Turning up the television or radio
Difficulty hearing on the phone
Missing the phone or doorbell ring
Difficulty hearing in group/noisy situations
Fatigue from noisy social situations
Withdrawal from social situations
Ringing in the ears or head
Untreated hearing loss can have a negative impact on relationships, work, mental health and cognitive functions. Despite this and the continual improvement in technology, only one in every ten people will seek assistance for their hearing loss. This is often due to a significant amount of misinformation surrounding our industry. At Ivy Audiology we pride ourselves in providing honest, ethical service and will help you navigate your way through the barrage of misinformation regarding hearing loss and hearing aid technology. Ivy Audiology are also independent audiologists (not aligned to any hearing aid manufacturer), allowing recommendations are based on individual needs. There is a range of services and technologies available to assist those with hearing loss, and we provide an extensive rehabilitation program to ensure you get the most out of your chosen technology and communication needs. We believe and have seen through experience that the road to success is not simply fitting hearing aids, it involves a broader look at hearing health. This includes formal diagnostic testing (rather than screening), information counselling, rehabilitation and ongoing management.