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by Debbie Swift, BC-HIS, Founder and President of Swift Audiology
t started over 32 years ago, when
Debbie Swift, founder and owner, set
up her first “office” in rented space of
a pharmacy. Her mission then was to
help people that were having difficulties
hearing to hear better with the assistance
of hearing devices. And 32 years later, her
personal and business mission has not
changed. As the practice has grown to four
locations and staff that includes Doctor’s
of Audiology and Board Certified Hearing
Instrument Specialists it is everyone’s
mission to help those in our community
hear better and continue enjoying life.
We understand that in today’s
market (and more than ever before)
individuals are flooded with options for
amazing hearing aids that are packed
with incredibly powerful features. This
is exciting; because it means there are
plenty of options, but it can also make
choosing the right hearing aids feel a bit
overwhelming.
Over the 32 years, Swift Audiology has
realized that the choice is in the patient’s
hands. It is you that makes the decision,
that determines what sounds best, what
fits best, and it’s our job to be there to
support and guide you along the way. At
Swift Audiology, we care deeply about
ensuring that you are paired with hearing
devices that most perfectly match your
preferences, needs, lifestyle, budget and
hearing profile. That is why we are proud
to offer The Hearing Aid Test Drive™. We
believe that using in-office measurement
and data points alone are not the most
effective means for determining the right
hearing aid for you. We believe the only
way to truly know which hearing aids are
right for you is for you to test them in real-
time, and in real life.
You wouldn’t buy a car without a test
drive, so why would you buy a hearing aid
without one?
The Swift Audiology Hearing Aid Test
Drive Process looks like this. It’s Simple.
1. Schedule an appointment with one
of our audiologists or board certified
hearing instrument specialist for your
comprehensive hearing screening.
2. If it is determined that hearing aids are
a good option for treating your hearing
loss, we will discuss the wide range of
hearing aids that may be a good fit for
you. You will be able to try different
technology levels with no commitment
or deposit required. Best of all, you will
be able to take the hearing aids home
to test drive the very same day.
3. We understand that test driving
hearing aids is not the same as test
driving a car. You can’t simply walk
your hearing aids around the block and
determine if they are right for you. To
truly “test drive” hearing aids, we know
that you will need to experience them
everywhere you go. Test your hearing
aids at work, at the gym, at the grocery
store, watching TV, at a restaurant, at
church, and in the park. Take the time
you need to determine if the hearing
aids are right for you.
to get the hearing help they need. This
program helps us overcome some of the
challenges of finding the best hearing aid
for our patients.
First, our brains have an adjustment
period to hearing aids. All too often, new
patients expect hearing aids to work just
like glasses, where you put them on and
voila - your hearing is perfect. Keep in
mind that the benefits of hearing aids
are not instantaneous. In fact, some
people experience a bit of an awkward
adjustment period when they are first
getting used to their aids. This is just one
more reason we are proud to offer The
Test Drive to allow users an opportunity
to adjust to their aids before making a
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purchase decision.
Secondly, not every hearing aid is right
for every person. Please keep in mind that
even if you have spent time researching
online and you believe you have found
the perfect hearing aids for you, they
may not actually be the right fit for your
hearing loss prescription. It is important to
find hearing aids that match your hearing
profile and lifestyle for best results. Don’t
worry, we’ll help you figure out what those
are.
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business of improving lives, increasing
happiness, and helping people make
meaningful connections with those they
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support you long term. We know that your
hearing needs are as unique as you are,
and we look forward to working with you
through this process.
If you’d like to participate in our Hearing
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to the professionals at Swift Audiology and
set up an appointment, it’s that easy. Call
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