Hearing and Understanding.....Two Very Different Things

If you say huh then you can hear. If you have difficulty with understanding speech, you may have sensori-neural hearing loss (nerve damage in the cochlea). Part of the hearing test involves scoring your ability to repeat one syllable phonetically balanced words at a comfortably amplified level with no background noise. While many score in the 80% and 90% range, others score below 50%. Imagine trying to understand speech when you have less than half the information to work with. This can explain why some people do very well with hearing aids and others still struggle. Much of our counseling centers around your speech discrimination score, realistic expectations, and the latest technological advances to maximize your understanding capability.
I had the pleasure of creating another WOW moment today with a gentleman who scored 60% on his word list with both ears. I put ReSound Alera hearing instruments on him and gave his wife the wireless mini-mic. He heard and understood beautifully with the hearing aids, and when she used the mini-mic he was beside himself at how much better it sounded. The right tools for the job make such a huge difference.

Thank You

I want to thank those of you with bone anchored hearing aids and cochlear implants who responded to answer questions for one of our patients who is beginning to explore those options. I appreciate your willingness to share your experience.

Value and Savings in the month of March

Bring this in or refer to it at time of purchase: These offers expire March 30, 2012

$25.00   Off original manufacturer factory repair
$50.00   Off any Alera accessory
$195.00 *Value Added Savings with an additional year of warranty coverage on any hearing aid purchase.
              *This must be referred to at time of purchase and will not apply to any previous purchase.

Nice Ride

My patients often share and show off their hobbies. 

What about the one in your ad???

There are so many good brands and products available today it is impossible to advertise them all. Your test results and the information gained from your consultation are the factors that drive satisfactory results. One size DOES NOT fit all, so make sure you know your options. I'll explain the advantages of each style so you can choose the best features for your budget.   

Hearing Aid Insurance???????

You may have a hearing aid benefit and don't know it! I worked with a patient this week who was pleasantly surprised to find out they had coverage they were not aware of. Some benefits offer some level of reimbursement while others may be a discount guarantee. We always check with your carrier to make sure you receive the maximum benefit.

Wireless hearing aid accessories - the WOW factor

Most of the major hearing aid manufacturers now build instruments with connective capability. I prefer GN ReSound Alera with Unite wireless accessories. These devices can make the difference between the patient understanding or not understanding what they hear. Eliminating distance, space, and  room acoustics by using a direct wireless connection between the hearing aids and the audio source provides an amazingly clear sound. Almost every time I demostrate this technology the response is......WOW. Its so clear.