Monday, March 28, 2016

Better Hearing Costs Less Than You Think



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

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