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Hears to you!
Fall 2013
Special Gifts for Special People
The holiday season is just around
the corner. We go to parties, family
gatherings and other special events.
Your hearing aids help you enjoy these
special holiday events, even if these
get-togethers are often noisy.
Gift ideas for those who wear hearing
aids or are hearing impaired begin at
just $4.50 such as: a supply of hearing
aid batteries, an amplified telephone,
either a speakerphone or one that is
hearing aid compatible. A wireless
TV listening system. A vibrating
or flashing alarm clock. A Dry and
Store hearing aid conditioning
system; an electronic device which
removes moisture and sanitizes your
hearing instruments, destroying
microorganisms that can cause itching
and external ear infections.
For more information, please call us at
489-3300.
8 Signs You Might Need a New Hearing Aid
Remember when you first got hearing aids? All the wonderful
sounds you could hear again, including speech that was much
easier to understand? If you have had your hearing aids for
a while, are you sure you’re still hearing at your best? Here
are 8 issues to consider when deciding whether it’s time for
a new hearing aid. If one or more ring true, schedule an
appointment to talk to me about your options.
of dexterity or vision problems, you may want to consider
a hearing aid that takes a larger or rechargeable battery. If
you would prefer things to be as simple as possible, maybe
a hearing aid that intuitively adjusts to your environment so
you don’t have to remember which button to push. Some of
my patients prefer a devices that says: “battery low” rather
than beeps when a new battery is needed.
1. The age of your current hearing aids. Most hearing aids
last 5 years. Repair warranties on hearing aids over 5 years old
are only 6 months long instead of 1 year. The cost of repairing
a 5-year-old hearing aid is significantly more than a hearing
aid less than 5 years old. Manufactures usually stop making
parts for hearing aids soon after that time. The older the
hearing aid, the less likely it’s performing as well as it should.
3. Your hearing has worsened. I often have patients
complaining their hearing aids don’t work as well as
they used to, but after testing we discover the devices are
fine- it’s their hearing that has dropped a few frequencies.
Usually the solution involves a one-hour test/re-program
appointment, but if your hearing has dropped significantly,
you may need to consider a stronger or high fidelity device.
2. A change in health or dexterity. If you are unable to hold
or change the battery in your current hearing aids because
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4. A new Job or office. If you have a
hearing loss, a new job may be just as
stress-filled as it is exciting. Work with
your human resources manager to see
what the company can do to help. Pretax
dollars set aside in an HSA (health
savings account) and/or flexible benefit
spending accounts are usable to purchase
hearing aids.
wreak havoc on hearing aids. Thankfully,
today’s hearing aids are often water-dust,
and shockproof. Plus they are available at
all technology levels or price points to be
consistent with how active your lifestyle is.
6. A boost in finances. If in the past you
needed to choose a more economical
option, consider an upgrade if your
financial situation takes a turn for the
better. Also, it is not a waste of money
to have an extra set when you can afford
it- it’s prudent. Use your new set daily and
keep the old set for a backup. The older
units can be used when you do something
dusty or around water, as well as taken
with you as a back up when you travel.
7. You want to hear “your best” instead
of just “better”. Most people get new
hearing aids every 5 years. Although
some hearing aids may last longer than
that, technology significantly jumps about
every 3-4 years. If your goal is to give
your brain the most precise information
available so it can interpret sounds better,
then consider an upgrade.
5. Different hobbies or lifestyle. What do
woodworking, snorkeling, and horseback
riding all have in common? They all can
aids, most take extra time to talk about
size, and how to camouflage their hearing
aids. But when they are ready for their
second set, things have changed. They
are more open about their hearing loss
and their hearing aids, and they even
encourage others to be more active in
helping their hearing. For them, fidelity,
clarity and options are more important
than invisibility. I often say that if 4
people come into my office with the same
level of hearing loss, each will end up with
a different set of hearing aids. One may
need an easy to handle device, another
patient requests a rechargeable battery,
the 3rd person wants a waterproof
device, and the 4th is looking for the
most affordable device for his budget.
That is why we work with 4 different
manufactures, to help you choose what’s
best for you. If you think it may be time
to discuss new hearing devices, call the
office and schedule an appointment to
talk about your concerns and options.
8. A new attitude about hearing aids.
Many of my patients are reluctant about
getting their first set of hearing aids.
Along with discussing sound quality and
becoming dependant on their hearing
Shouting Won’t Help
Katherine Bouton’s book, “Shouting
Won’t Help: Why I and 50 Million
Other Americans Can’t Hear You”
includes advice for co-workers,
friends and family who want to better
communicate with someone who
can’t hear very well. Bouton, 65, a
former editor at the New York Times,
routinely lets people know she is
hearing impaired. She urges people
with hearing loss to do their part to
keep the lines of communication open
and avoid the isolation that so often
leads to depression. Bouton writes,
“Deafness asks a lot of others.” She
expresses gratitude to her husband,
grown children and friends. But she
says it’s not realistic to expect them to
always accommodate her. It’s a great
read, check it out!
Please call us today (513) 489-3300
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I am here for you!
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to email me
directly at brozzo@hearingconsultants.com. Whether you would like more
information on battery choices, would like to request a specific candy in the dish,
or just have a generic question, I am here for you and I am listening!
– Barb Rozzo
Audiologist & Owner
Across the nation over 50,000
hearing aids were donated to the
program in 2012. Please drop off
your no longer needed hearing instruments any time during normal
business hours.
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Just as eyeglasses are donated so are
hearing aids. Recycling old or no
longer used hearing aids may seem
like a small thing, but those hearing
aids are very valuable to the Hear
Now Foundation. All hearing aids
regardless of make, model, age or
condition can be recycled. All donations are tax deductible. The Hear
Now Foundation sells these instruments for the value of their component parts. All funds generated help
to underwrite the cost of new aids
provided by the program’s efforts.
Hearing Consultants is proud to be
a collection site for the Hear Now
Foundation. Every unit we collect is
individually labeled with the donor’s
name and address for a personalized acknowledgment letter.
Most appointments require several days
notice. If you are trying to schedule backto-back with an outside appointment,
please give us two weeks notice. We
have a 24 hour minimum cancellation
notification, because we keep a waiting
list of people trying to get in sooner.
We respect our patients’ time, therefore
appointments begin promptly at the time
scheduled. If you are late, the appointment
time is shortened to allow the next
scheduled appointment to also begin on
time. If you need to reschedule, please call
us. Thanks in advance for your help.
Trade In/Trade Up
If you have had your hearing aid
repaired in the last 6 months, we are
happy to announce a special offer for
you! “You may apply the amount
you paid on your repair toward the
purchase of new hearing instruments.”
Each repair fee is good towards the
purchase of one new device. This offer
affords you an excellent opportunity
to upgrade your current hearing aids
and benefit from the latest digital,
directional technologies available
on the market today. Call today to
schedule your consultation/ listening
demonstration.
Not valid with other offers or on prior purchases. Offer expires
12/31/2013. This offer is transferable to friends and or relatives.
BATTERY
SALE
Become a “HEAR-O”
Help Us Help You
Now available... 48-pack from Rayovac Ultra
ProLine! The larger pack size means you get 48
fresh batteries at a better value per battery.
Available in size 10, 312 or 13
ON SALE NOW FOR $36/CARTON!
Must present this card at time of purchase.
Not valid with any other coupon, special or discount.
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10766 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Barb Rozzo, M.A., FAAA
Audiologist
Physicians refer to us…
Patients trust us.
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In this Issue
•Special Gifts for Special People
•8 Signs You Might Need a New
Hearing Aid
address serViCe reQUested
•Shouting Won’t Help
•Become a “HEAR-O”
•5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays
with Hearing Loss
Please check out our new website at:
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5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays
with Hearing Loss
Holiday gatherings can be a frustrating time for
those with hearing loss. A few tips will help you
prepare for this Holiday Season and make it more
enjoyable for you and yours.
1. Make those around you aware of your hearing
loss. While this is hard for many of us, the old
saying goes, a hearing loss is more noticeable
than a hearing aid. People know even if you don’t
tell them. Be up front about it and it will take the
pressure off.
4. Dinner parties can be more difficult because of
so many people around the same table. Try and
sit next to those who you find it easier to hear and
communicate with. Good conversations get passed
around the table.
5. Make sure you have enough fresh batteries –
Invariably you will need batteries on the holiday
that no stores are open.
2. Keep the music down. Background music
during the holidays can be wonderful but if too
loud it can create a lot of background noise that is
difficult for all.
3. Take a break. Trying to hear in a lively
atmosphere can take a physical toll. Even those
without hearing loss find it difficult in noisy
environments. Take a break every now and then
and give yourself a rest.
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10766 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 489-3300
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