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| Dr. Lance F. Greer, Au.D., FAAA |
According to
a USA Today article recently published, the typical American coffee drinker
spends $3.01 per day on coffee, loses $1.10 per day on gambling and spends
approximately 1% of their annual household expenses on alcohol. So you may ask yourself what this has to do
with better hearing.
In the
United States, there are approximately 35 Million people with hearing loss of
some degree. Studies show that only
about 22% of those with hearing loss actually seek help and treatment
options. The reasons that the 78% do not
purchase better hearing are due to a variety of reasons. Some of those include; stigma of hearing
instruments, the feeling that one is getting old, inconvenience and the
perception that they are just too costly.
The later
objection is the issue I wish to discuss.
Many who do not purchase hearing instruments and even some of those that
may purchase hearing instruments, do not realize the actual costs to deliver a
high quality product as well as exceptional service. Additional value added costs, which are often
overlooked, are some of the services that are the most important for a
successful, long term fitting experience.
These include:
3 year
unlimited repair warranty - The manufacturer will repair unlimitedly your
device if it ceases to function.
3 year
loss/damage replacement coverage - The manufacturer will replace your lost
or damaged hearing instrument one time during coverage period. A deductible will apply.
Unlimited
access to a Doctor of Audiology - You will be able to make an appointment
with one of our Doctor's of Audiology at anytime during the in-house service
period for no additional cost.
Free
Battery Plan - With each purchase you are entitled to batteries at no
additional cost for the length of the in-house treatment plan.
Walk-in
repair lab - You have access to our walk-in lab where our technicians will
see you on a walk-in basis and will have you out the door generally in less
than 15 minutes.
Electro-acoustical
analysis of hearing technology - We can evaluate the real time performance
of your hearing devices with a machine that the manufacturer uses.
These are a
few of the services that come with each and every purchase, which you will not
get when you purchase hearing instruments over the internet or typically
through big box retail centers. These
services are vital for the long-term success of any hearing instrument wearer.
So the real cost to you for better hearing and superior support for a long-term
successful hearing usually costs between $0.68 - $3.19 per day, which is about
what you would spend on coffee or diet Coke each day.
We invite you to make an appointment with one
of our Doctor's of Audiology today for a FREE, No obligation, hearing treatment
consultation by calling 435-215-1402. Advanced Hearing is located at at Coral
Desert Health Center, 1490 E. Foremaster Dr. #360 in St. George. Go to http://www.hearingaiddoctor.com/ for more information.
Dr.
Lance F. Greer, Au.D., FAAA,
grew up in Heber, Arizona and has been in the St. George area for the past 14
years and is a co-owner of Advanced Hearing & Balance Specialists. His
wife’s name is Shannon and they are the parents of 5 children. They enjoy
traveling and spending time with their team of swimming children. He has been a
member of the Dixie Sunrise Rotary Club and enjoys serving others in the
community. in 1998, Dr. Greer developed the newborn hearing screening program
at DRMC and currently serves as the Director of this program. He graduated with
his Masters of Science in Audiology in 1997 from Brigham Young University and
was conferred his Doctor of Audiology degree from the PCO School of Audiology
in December 2003. Dr. Greer specializes in:
- Hearing Aid Sales, Service and Counseling Specialist
- Earmold and Hearing Protection Specialist
- Diagnostic Medical Hearing Assessments for Adults and Children
- Diagnostic Balance and Dizziness Assessment of Adults
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist
- Industrial Hearing Conservation Specialist
