Facts: 1 in 6 people are hard of hearing. There is a link between Community Tinnitus, Hearing Loss and Brain Health untreated hearing loss and wider health issues which include Clinics: Monday 4th March 2019 dementia, falls and social isolation. Early intervention is recommended. Hearing Nelson services include: Screening hearing tests ($20.00) Hearing aid cleaning and drying in Ultravac ($10 or free for Hearing aid clinics for cleaning and maintenance are held at . Hearing Nelson invite you to attend one of the presentations on tinnitus, hearing loss. and brain health. Professor Peter Thorne from Auckland University is recognised Hearing House, Nelson Ernest Rutherford Summerset Stillwater Gardens Oakwoods Motueka Takaka To book call 03 548 3270 internationally as a leader in the field of diseases of the inner ear,effects of no ad ked devicess batteries, telephones, personal amplifiers, clocks the consequences of ageing on the auditory system. Peter will talk about how hearing loss impacts and influences brain function and its connection with dementia A donation would be appreciated Rest home clinics and community clinics to clean and dry hearing alds Education to schools (dangerous decibels and noise-induced hearing loss) Support and advice on all issues relating to hearing loss Training to carers and nurses working with those hard of hearing Community talks (to Probus, Rotary etc) . Venues: Hearing House 354 Trafalgar Square, Nelson 12pm . Richmond Library 280 Queen Street, Richmond 3pm & 6.30pm To register: call 03 548 3270 or email office@hearingnelson.nz . HEARING NELS O N Hearing Nelson is a registered charity with the aim of improving the lives of those hard of hearing and the prevention of hearing loss HEARING HOUSE, 354 TRAFALGAR SQUARE, NELSON 03 548 3270 office@hearingnelson.nz www.hearingnelson.co.nz