Your own personal hearing specialist

Hearing Solutions of Long Island
513 Chestnut Street
Cedarhurst
(516) 295-1300
www.hearingsolutionsnow.com

Modern technology has virtually obliterated all resistance associated with wearing a hearing aid. Whether the concern is vanity, comfort, ambient noise or simple reluctance to let others know you have a hearing issue, devices today address it all. Hearing aids, however, are not “one size (or type) fits all.” Most important is having an expert on hand for advice on what is needed, proper diagnostics and fitting, and ongoing care and maintenance.

Stuart Motechin launched his private practice as a licensed audiologist and hearing instrument dispenser in Brooklyn Heights about 15 years ago. Since he has been a resident of the Five Towns since 1999, it was always his intention to serve his local community as well. He recently opened a second office in Cedarhurst, and now splits his time between the two locations.

Hearing Solutions of Long Island sits on Chestnut Street, the block of the fashionable “restaurant row.” The office ambience is warm, caring and comfortable, with a refreshment area, making it a fun place to be.

“Motivation is the most critical factor for a successful hearing instrument experience,” says Motechin. “People shouldn’t be dragged in. They should be ready to get help with their hearing. New devices have blue tooth technology and are about half the size. A prescription is needed, just as in glasses. Hearing aids today are not generic amplifiers.”

After an audiometric evaluation, asking questions about lifestyle and more, he determines the patient’s needs. For example, a retired person might be more solitary, with less outside noise to deal with. Someone more socially active or in the business world might attend meetings and parties, and be exposed to more diverse sound situations. Motechin will suggest different options, depending on the person’s hearing needs, vanity point of view, and budget.

Motechin establishes longtime relationships with his patients. Once a hearing device is purchased, ongoing care comes with it. The price of the hearing aid includes all future visits and care for the life of the device, and he encourages patients to come in frequently to be monitored.

Years ago, hearing aids were mostly associated with people from ages 70 to 90. That is not the case anymore, Motechin points out. Lately, his practice is targeting baby boomers. “With everyone using iPods and listening to loud music, people hare exposed to much more noise. There is an earlier onset of hearing loss.” He treats children as well.

Hours at Hearing Solutions of Long Island are 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, and 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Some Friday afternoon appointments are available as well.