Fundy Audiology Opens Hearing Clinic in Perth-Andover

Posted On November 6, 2013

A new audiology clinic is opening in Perth-Andover. Devon Taaffe is a bi-lingual licensed audiologist who opened his first clinic in Saint John two and a half years ago.
He saw a need for a local hearing clinic, and so plans to open this office on a part time basis, and will increase hours as the need grows in the community.
As an audiologist, Devon specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss.
 
I stopped in to meet Devon last week and get the low- down on this new clinic. He was still in the moving in stage, but he graciously gave me a tour and took the time to explain to me the details of the services that he offers. In fact, Devon was an absolute fountain of information…he loves his work and is up to date and well informed on all the latest technology and options for addressing hearing loss.
 

There are 3 types of hearing loss. There is conductive loss, where there is a problem with the sound reaching the inner ear. Wax build up is one cause of conductive hearing loss, or damage to the ear drum or ear bones can also cause this kind of hearing impairment.
Sensory neural damage is the second type of hearing loss. This can be caused by noise damage, age or certain medications.
The third type of hearing loss is mixed…a combination of factors cause hearing impairment.

Devon deals with hearing loss only, not disease, so any sign of pain or redness requires a visit to your doctor.
 

However, hearing aid technology has come a very long way since the first hearing aids were developed. They have become tiny, discreet and much more efficient….no one needs to wear those big beige bananas behind their ears anymore!
 

Modern hearing aids contain digital processing chips that are able to process data in order to make instantaneous adjustments to your audio needs.
Devon also carries all types of accessories that the hearing impaired might require. The Pocket Talker is a high powered amplifier for folks who don’t want to get a hearing aid, but who would like to amplify sound.
Clarity Phones are convenient for folks who just want to hear better on the phone…they provide increased volume, a large display screen and large buttons for the visually impaired.
TV Ears are a nifty rechargeable wireless device that are just to enable the wearer to hear the television better without turning the volume up. A higher end model of this product also includes a Pocket Talker.
These kinds of accessories offer a less expensive ways to deal with hearing loss.
 

All hearing aids and accessories at Fundy Audioogy are zero tax, and, because they are medical devices are tax deductible.
 

Fundy Audiology Clinic offers the following services to clients:

• Diagnostic hearing tests (including house calls)
• Sales and servicing of all major brand of hearing aids (including always complimentary clean and checks)
• Pre -employment hearing screenings (Industrial workers, Divers, Pilots, etc.)
• Assistance with Veteran’s affairs and work-safe NB hearing Claims
• Tinnitus counselling and treatment
• Service and sales of other Assistive Listening Devices (amplified telephones, pocket talkers, etc.)
• Industrial Noise and hearing conservation consultation
• Custom hearing protection for Musicians and Industrial workers
• Swimmer’s ear plugs for children and adults with chronic ear problems.
• Certified provider for DVA, NIHB, Work-safe NB (also WSIB BC, Ontario, NS & NFLD), and health and Social services
• Training workshop for other healthcare professional on hearing, audiology, and hearing aids

 

Hearing aid clean and checks are always free. If you purchase a hearing aid from Devon, any adjustments your device might need are usually free.
Hearing aid batteries will be on sale for half price at Fundy Audiology all through December. A box of 40 batteries, normally priced at $50, will cost only $25 and there will be no tax.
 

To introduce his services to the area, Devon will be offering free full diagnostic tests….a $70 value…to the public on November 21 and 22 and again on December 10 and 11. The clinic is located at 804 Perth Main Street, between Shelly’s Shears and The Flowerpot.
Please call 506-652-2190 to schedule an appointment for this free introductory service!