The Gary Cooke Podcast with broadcasting Legend Marty Whelan

Senior Times

Gary is joined by broadcasting legend Marty Whelan to discuss his long standing career. A few ago Specsavers Turned up the Volume on Hearing Health with Marty Whelan Specsavers were delighted to have teamed up with radio and television personality Marty Whelan to encourage the local community to take care of their hearing and address any concerns or changes they notice. In the second year of Specsavers’ Healthy Hearing campaign, Marty joined the audiology experts at Specsavers to turn up the volume on hearing health, and raise awareness of the PRSI hearing aid benefits available. Marty said : ‘Working in radio and television, I’ve come to understand how important hearing is in both my career and my personal life. I love listening to music and talking to people, having that connection is really important to me. As I get older, naturally hearing loss can become more prevalent so it’s important to stay on top of it and to incorporate a hearing test into my overall health check at least once a year. ‘We need to normalise the conversation around hearing loss, intervention is key and it is so important to seek expert advice and care. Following changes to the PRSI scheme last year, those eligible for the benefit can now avail of a pair of hearing aids up to the value of €1,000 or put their PRSI contribution towards the cost of a more expensive pair of hearing aids at Specsavers. Even with a Medical Card, many will also have PRSI entitlements which would make them eligible for a free pair of hearing aids. Marking the change in benefits, the popular opticians and audiologists pledged to test and screen a quarter of a million people over a two-year period and so far, is halfway to reaching the target. Getting a hearing aid is all about finding what’s right for you, understanding your hearing needs, your lifestyle and your budget. Specsavers offer a wide range of hearing aids, including its own Specsavers Advance range. Advance hearing aids feature some of the latest technology, at Specsavers prices. Features can include background noise reduction, mobile audio streaming from a device such as a phone, wireless connectivity, app connectivity, and rechargeability. At Specsavers, customers are always guaranteed expert eye care and hearing services, exceptional choice and outstanding value for money. For more information or to make an appointment with one of the team, visit https://www.specsavers.ie/hearing