Professional Services
Hearing Therapy Services (LIFE Unlimited) Palmerston North / Kapiti / Horowhenua Region
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| Detail | |
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| Address | 435 Church Street, PO Box 1274 |
| District | Also: Levin & Paraparaumu: 0800 008011 |
| City/Town | Palmerston North |
| District Health Board Area | MidCentral |
| Phone | Palm Nth: 06) 357 8708 |
| Fax | Paln Nth: (06) 357 8710 |
| Mobile | 0800.008.011 |
| Website | http://www.life.nzl.org |
| Updated: 19 Jun 2008 | |
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes |
| Professional Services | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Wellbeing Services | Yes |
| PURPOSE:
To provide support and information for adults 16 years upwards who experience difficulty communicating effectively because of hearing impairment. SERVICES: A free service funded by the Ministry of Health. Services include: * Hearing evaluation – hearing tests, needs assessment, information on options available * Communications skills – learning ways of improving communication in family, work, social situations. * Hearing device management - to gain optimum benefit from hearing aids. * Consumer information and advice. * Trial/demonstration of equipment to assist with day to day living(e.g. telephones, television). * Practical advice and help for those with tinnitus (ringing noises in the ears) * Community education and awareness on the management and prevention of hearing loss. CONTACT: (Note: A number of therapists only work part time hours - so a waiting time for an appointment may be necessary) OTHER LOCATIONS: LEVIN - c/o Te Runanga o Raukawa, PO Box 586, Levin. Phone (06) 368 8678 |