Have your hearing tested. The first step is to visit your general practitioner, ear, nose and throat doctor or hearing health care professional.
There are many causes of hearing loss, and not all hearing loss is irreparable.
In many cases you can regain your hearing by taking some simple steps.

If the cause of hearing loss, a hearing health care professional will carry out detailed hearing tests, advise you about the options available to you, and suggest the best solutions. You can get all the information you need, and have everything explained to you at your own pace.

Once you have decided on a hearing system, it must be adjusted to suit your needs.
The longer you have been affected by hearing loss, the more your brain has become accustomed to the restrictions imposed on it. If you were to get your full hearing back right away, you would simply be overwhelmed. So, the performance of the hearing system is increased gradually and adjusted to your individual needs.

Financial assistance for your hearing system depends on your health insurance policy. Contact your local insurance office to find out more.

You can find more information in our brochure "Towards better hearing".
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