October 2005
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Hello Everyone,
Fall is in the air. Isn't wonderful to have the change of seasons? Some
changes are definitely ones to look forward to. Speaking of changes, we
will be making a bit of a change to our office. We are getting new neighbors
in the office next to ours, and they require more space. So, the extra space
we have been wanting to sublease will be annexed to them. The Gateway Marketplace
management will be walling off part of our office, giving it to the place
next door. We'll be doing some shuffling around, and outfitting our office
with some beautiful, comfortable leather furniture. We think you all will
enjoy the changes we'll be making.
Changes in technology are another good kind of change. Unitron is coming
out with an in-the-ear wireless CROS system. For those who have an unaidable
ear, but need amplification in their other ear, they now have the option
of an in-the-ear WIRELESS system. Before, those with a CROS system had to
rely upon a behind-the-ear style with a cord connecting the hearing aid to
the other side that housed the mic-only aid. The wireless BTE style has
been available for a little while now, and has proven to be very successful.
It's available with several of Unitron's digital circuits, providing a good
range of affordable options. Now, with the in-the-ear style being offered,
it will be even more versatile.
As you know, we've been very happy with the Unitron Moda open-air hearing
system. We have found it to be very flexible and comfortable while providing
great listening enhancement. The Moda system is a premier digital hearing
instrument, but we are able to offer it at considerably less than a premier
digital price! In addition, we will be extending our special sale price
on this instrument, for added savings, through November 30, 2005.
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Getting the Most out of
Your Hearing Aids
(Continued)
When adjusting to new hearing instruments, it is very helpful if one sets
goals to measure their progress. This helps you see how much you are improving,
and also helps your dispenser know what works for you and what areas need
adjustment. It's helpful to write down your top five goals---usually these
are situations in which you need to hear better. At your first follow-up
visit, show these goals and your rating of improvement to the dispenser so
that he/she knows best how to help you. During the next two to three weeks,
continue to rate your goals, and then bring your notes to your next office
visit if you need further adjustments. These notes will enable you to compare
your progress over the weeks as you adjust to your new aids.
Your five goals to hearing better can be chosen from the following categories:
1. Conversation with 1 or 2 in quiet
9. Hear front door bell or
2. Conversation with 1 or 2 in noise 10. Hear traffic
3. Conversation with group in quiet 11. Increased
social contact
4. Conversation with group in noise 12. Feel less
embarrassed or stupid
5. TV/Radio at normal volume 13. Feel less
left out
6. Familiar speaker on phone 14. Feel
less upset or angry
7. Unfamiliar speaker on phone 15. Church or
meetin
8. Hearing phone ring from other room 16. Other
Once you choose your five top categories, list them in a column along the
left side of your paper. On the right side you will rate your progress in
each chosen category accordingly:
Worse, No Difference, Slightly Better,
Better, Much Better.
Next to that, rate your final ability with your hearing aid in each chosen
category, accordingly:
You can hear Hardly Ever (10%), Occasionally (25%), Half
the Time (50%),
Most of Time (75%), Almost Always
(95%).
Next month, we will finish this series with some instructions for keeping
a hearing diary during your adjustment phase.
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As always, your questions and comments are welcome. Last month, one of our
readers emailed me a good suggestion to remind you that sometimes the DMV
requests hearing exams in order to renew your license. This is true especially
if you are renewing your CDL. It's a good idea to get a yearly hearing exam,
anyway. If there are any changes to your hearing, your dispenser can make
adjustments to your digital instruments at that time.
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"Quote
of the Month":
"There is a price to pay if you want to make things better, and a price
to pay for just leaving things
as theyare."
Author unknown
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Reminders:
If you last had your hearing instruments cleaned in April, it is time to
get them cleaned this month!
For Assistive Listening Devices, please visit our online store at www.advancedhearingplus.com
. We offer many products, including TV Ears, at competetive prices, and
shipped directly to your door. Satisfaction guaranteed!
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If you know someone who has been thinking about getting some new hearing
aids and benefiting from newer technology, please send them our way. If
they purchase a set of premium digital instruments, we will gladly supply
you with 3 free boxes of batteries (roughly a year's supply). If they purchase
a set of basic or advanced digital hearing instruments, we will supply you
with 1 free box of batteries.
We appreciate your referrals! As you know, we do not use telemarketing to
acquire new customers. We rely upon word-of-mouth and media advertizing.
Not only will they receive the best care, but we can save them money, too!
Do you have a question or comment, or testimonial that you would like us
to include in a future Newsletter?
Please email me at beth@advancedhearingplus.com .
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How to contact us:
You can always call us at 746-7671 or toll-free at 1-800-230-1953. Our hours
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Feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.
Jim's email: james@advancedhearingplus.com
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