“Communication is Much Better,” New Hearing Aids Make the Difference for Amy
“My hearing is impaired,” Amy explains. “Without hearing aids, it is very difficult to hear instructions, communicate with patients, and understand what is required of me.”
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Skip to Navigation“My hearing is impaired,” Amy explains. “Without hearing aids, it is very difficult to hear instructions, communicate with patients, and understand what is required of me.”
“A couple of years ago I realized I was losing some of my hearing, and needless to say, this impacted my job tremendously as I was not able to hear the full conversation without a lot of ‘pardon me’ and ‘could you repeat that.’ Not only was this embarrassing, but it was taking me longer to complete a conversation.”
Maria works at a medical clinic in Richmond, and her work requires her to talk with patients in-person and over the phone in tight quarters with her co-workers. She has Tinnitus which can make it difficult to hear everything with the noisy environment.
After a 30-year career in education, Michelle had retired, but when the perfect part-time opportunity came up a year later, she jumped for it. Now, she teaches in-person workshops and works one-on-one with clients. However, when she started the new job, she found she was having a bit of difficulty.
Loretta has been working in the film industry in the Lower Mainland as a driver for nearly two years. With a vibrant personality and a friendly attitude, she drives cast and crew to and from set.