'My wife had been pressing me to have a hearing
test'
Tests have never concerned me if there is a chance of something
interfering with quality of life. My wife had been pressing me for
some time to have a hearing test as she felt I did not always hear
questions when asked correctly; in her opinion, I had been giving
some funny answers! My wife accompanied me on my first visit and
provided suggestions on my restricted hearing. The assessment was
conducted in a friendly professional way with sophisticated but
easy-to-use technology. The evidence confirmed hearing aids were
required, but with an excellent trial period of 30 days (extended
to 60 days, if required) with no obligation. Return of the hearing
aids would result in an instant refund of the deposit and payment.
At no time did I feel I had to buy - it would be my decision,
coupled with my wife, if my limited hearing on higher pitched
sounds and background was improved noticeably.
'I was able to test the hearing aid
thoroughly'
The trial period was of sufficient duration to be able to test
the hearing aid thoroughly at: dinner and lunch time parties,
inside and outside events (helpful for background noises), watching
television and listening to sound and the radio and at the theatre
and cinema.
'I am quite happy to tell people I have hearing
aids'
'My quality of life has improved because the hearing aids cannot
be seen, the battery replacements are easily fitted and my hearing
has improved considerably in all areas where I was experiencing
difficulty. Before all this, there was a reluctance to refer to
hearing deficiency. But time has moved on and I am quite happy to
tell people I have hearing aids . A consistent
observation is "Where? Which ear?" And I say both! On several
occasions these same people admit to hearing limitations and that
they will probably do something about it. The cost may deter them,
but improved quality of life will always come at a price. It is
relating priorities - in my case, I'm proving my hearing was one of
them.
'Nothing is really free today'
I have been using my hearing aids for approximately 2-3 months
and have needed minor adjustments, which have been called out
immediately by appointment. The whole atmosphere has been friendly
and knowledgeable. I am not technically minded but appreciate what
technology can do. I appreciate that nothing is really free today,
but Leightons have tackled this service the right way. Yes, there
are cheaper hearing aids, but none that I have seen provide the
package Leightons HearingCare do - noticeably, the quality of the
product and free after sales service with a 5 year guarantee.