Set Yourself Free
Courtesy HearCare & Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
It takes a lot of energy to keep up with conversations you can’t hear. You may work at becoming adept at reading lips. You may start making excuses to get away from noisy environments. You may notice your friends and family growing increasingly impatient when you ask them to repeat themselves. It can be frustrating and eventually you may feel that it’s easier to just stay home or limit your contact with others at work to avoid the hassle.
You’ve probably been hearing about new technological advances in hearing devices that can address these issues. But maybe you think you’re not old enough or not ready. Kenneth and Jill Sheppard at HearCare & Associates invite you to consider important options that could transform your life by taking the work out of hearing.
The latest devices come in vibrant colors (if you want to accessorize), but they can also be so small they’re almost invisible. Perhaps more astounding is that the new digital technology works in harmony with your brain to organize, select and follow the sounds and voices you want to hear, allowing you to ignore competing background sounds. When you don’t have to work so hard to hear, you’ll have the energy to participate more fully in your life.
For instance, Oticon’s Alta device has a sound processing chip that allows it to do things that have been impossible until now. Its fast speed means more power to differentiate sounds, giving you more mental energy to understand, remember and participate.
There are three unique features that make Alta one of the most advanced hearing devices on the market today. The first is Spatial Sound 2.0, which supports your brain’s natural process of understanding speech, picking up on certain cues. With spatial noise management, you’ll never be bombarded with a “wall of sound,” but will be able to shift your attention to voices as you choose.
Speech Guard gives you the ability to follow conversations in real time. It recognizes natural speech cues and keeps competing noises from distracting you, giving you a sense of quiet clarity. The third component is Connect Plus, which allows you to enjoy music streaming through any Bluetooth™ device.
“Wireless technology enables hearing systems to connect with phones, iPods, MP3 players, and other electronic devices via Bluetooth™,” says Kenneth Sheppard Jr., Licensed Fitter and Dispenser of Hearing Instruments (LFDHI) at HearCare & Associates. “In fact, with streaming accessories, the newest hearing instruments can connect to almost any device’s audio output.
“In addition to the entertainment value that the latest hearing devices offer, there is a real benefit to how specifically digital technology can be customized to not only your needs, but your preferences,” Kenneth continues. “Every individual is different, functioning in a unique environment with distinctive priorities about hearing. You need a professional and caring team working for you to ensure that whatever hearing device you choose is right for you and works well for you within your lifestyle.”
At HearCare, staff includes Doctors of Audiology and hearing instrument specialists, ready to serve you with knowledge, compassion and experience. “It’s been said many times that people shouldn’t shop for a hearing aid,” says Jill Sheppard, B.S. SLP/Audiology, LFDHI. “Instead, they should shop for expertise. We couldn’t agree more. And we believe our value to Texoma residents is recognized after thirty years of exceptional service. Our patients and their families are a blessing and we’re grateful to be of service.”
At HearCare & Associates, the first step is listening to you. The professional team asks questions that will help them get to know you. Then you’ll receive a thorough assessment, where an important baseline is established to monitor future changes. If it’s shown that you need assistance with your hearing, you’ll learn about what options might work best for you. You’ll have a chance to “test drive” your hearing device for two weeks at no charge.
The professionals at HearCare are committed to ensuring that you enjoy an exact fitting, a lifetime of generous customer care, and custom programming to your optimum comfort level, as needed.
Whether you’ve become weary of trying to hear, or if you no longer participate in activities you used to enjoy because of your difficulty hearing, consider the possibility that a new hearing device could help you more fully enjoy your life.
For more information, call the experts at HearCare at 903-868-2650. Now with two locations to serve you.
