The impact of Hearing on Quality of LifeCommunication, socialization, and a feeling of well being are strongly dependent on the sense of hearing. The personal impact of wearing hearing instruments goes beyond treatment of a hearing loss and is associated with the physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being of people of all degrees of hearing loss. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), amplification with hearing aids is positively related to the following quality of life issues:
Improved interpersonal relationships
Enhanced group social activity
Increased belief that one is in control of one's life
Improved emotional stability
Improved overall health
Reduction of discriminatory behaviors toward the person with the hearing loss
Reduction in hearing loss compensatory behaviors
Reduction in depression and depressive symptoms
Reduction in introverted behaviors
Reduced feelings of paranoia and anxiety
How Can an Audiologist Help Your Audiologist is a professionally trained hearing expert with a master's degree. Audiologists specialize in evaluating your hearing & understanding ability. This allows us to help make sure that your hearing health is sound.
Qualified Audiologists hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
At your initial hearing assessment, you will be thoroughly evaluated to determine your communication needs. If the results indicate a hearing impairment, your Audiologist will provide the hearing care most effective for you.
Meet our Aduiologist: Paul Stephenson, M.S., CCC-A
Our Services Include
Diagnostic Hearing Testing for adults and children
Instruments available in a wide range of hearing-aid technology, including programable and digital aids
30-day satisfaction period for all hearing aids
Hearing aid rehabilitation and counseling
Hearing aid checks and repairs
Batteries for all hearing aids
Hearing aid accessories & assistive listening devices
Musician's ear plugs, sound protection devices, and swim plugs
Cerumen (ear wax) management
Our Hearing Aid Products 
Behind-The-Ear - (BTE) intruments are appropriate for hearing losses from mild to severe-profound. An earmold is required for these aids.
In-The-Ear - (ITE) hearing aid fills the outer portion of the ear and is appropriate for mild to severe hearing losses.
In-The-Canal - (ITC) hearing instrument is a smaller model than the full shell ITE and is appropriate for hearing losses from mild to moderately-severe.
Completely-In-The-Canal- (CIC) hearing aid is almost invisible. The appropriateness of this style of hearing aid is limited to the degree of hearing loss and ones manual dexterity.
100% Digital Technology - Our digital products range from $1500 - $3100 plus. Digitals are the best solution for the difficult listening situations you encounter.
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