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Today her son and daughter are with
her in the business. Her receptionist, alter-ego, and sidekick,
Phyllis, has been with her for over 20 years, and it’s spooky how
well they work together.
This writer wears hearing aids, and it is a pleasure to sit in
Jane’s office and see how well she handles the people, the
instruments and the technology. If you had to pick one word it
would be tough to chose between friendly and meticulous or
thorough. Particularly interesting was a discussion of Analog vs.
Digital for a 94 year-old in search of replacements. There were a
lot of things Jane told the lady she didn’t need.
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And don’t be mislead by the
lady’s age. Jane works well with all ages, but is seeing more
and more younger people. About half the population over 65
have some usually treatable hearing loss, but the numbers are
higher for the baby boomers. |
How well you hear affects almost everything you
do, and for this active group that means jobs, hobbies, home life, music – in
other words, Lifestyle. Hearing loss, and it doesn’t have to be severe, can
also have some ugly side-effects: Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Paranoia, and
Social Isolation. Just watch some old couples.
Hearing screenings, on the other hand, are free,
painless, non-invasive, and relatively quick – about half an hour to see if
there is a loss. And yes, some people are glad to learn it’s just their ears,
not Alzheimer’s or a stroke that’s keeping them from understanding. A more
intensive screening actually measures hearing through the air, bones, and a
combination of both.
Instruments… Where can one start. It is just
about impossible to buy a bad instrument. Because today low end aids often
excel the top end of three years ago. Modern aids even come with remote
controls and blue-tooth capabilities. If you qualify for open fit aids, you
can be screened, fitted and take a “test drive” in the office the same day you
come in. And, yes, they’re almost invisible.
Jane is BCHIS (nationally) and ACA (advanced
national) certified and highly skilled working with and repairing most brands.
And, she can answer your questions! Give her a call. Say “Hello,” to Phyllis.
Beltone Hearing Care Center
1407 Del Prado S
#14
Cape Coral, FL 33990
2 Blocks North of
Wal-Mart
239-772-8189 Phone
Locations in NFM and on Pine
Island by appointment
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