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HEARING AIDS
BELONG IN YOUR EARS
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Courtesy HearCare and Associates
e all know people who
don’t wear their hearing
aids, relegating their de-
vices to the bedside table
drawer. There is little more
discouraging than investing in hearing
aids that don’t help. At HearCare & As-
sociates, we want to help you avoid the
problems that can sometimes occur when
purchasing hearing aids, so you can be
one of those people who enjoys wearing
their hearing aids and benefitting from
the wondrous ability to hear well again.
First, the facts: You can get “big box
store” hearing aids. You can get them
from “Buying Groups, which may be a
requirement of your insurance policy. This can limit the num-
ber of services you receive and type of hearing aids you
purchase.
You can get them from an ad in a magazine or an internet
site. Two cautions:
1. Some devices are simply sound amplifiers.
2. Some websites will attach to you instantly, following up with mul-
tiple phone calls, screen pop-ups, or endless emails.
Your primary concern may be cost. There are a lot of dis-
counted devices, but sometimes those offers don’t really
provide the advantages you want. For instance, while you
may be given a test period through your buying group,
you will be required to pay up front. At HearCare, your
“test drive” is free, before you pay anything for your new
hearing aids.
“My objective is not to sell you a hearing aid,” says Ken-
neth Sheppard, Jr., Licensed Fitter and Dispenser of Hear-
ing Instruments (LFDHI). “In fact, if you don’t need help, I’ll
be the first to tell you! We want whatever is best for you.
If you do need a hearing aid, we’ll talk with you about all
your options and will find a solution that fits your budget.”
Kenneth and Jill Sheppard, B.S. SLP/Audiology, LFDHI,
own HearCare, which has been serving the North Texas
area for over 40 years. They are successful because of their
extraordinary expertise and their generous approach to ex-
emplary customer care. You’ll see it in a variety of ways,
but for now, if you call and explain your
situation or ask your questions, they’ll
talk with you with no obligation whatso-
ever. Right away, you’ll get a sense of
what it’s like to be a valued HearCare
customer.
“We understand that hearing loss is a
very personal circumstance,” says Jill.
“We’ll work with you, helping you un-
derstand exactly what your situation is,
telling you what options are available.
We’ll be here for you, to answer ques-
tions or help ensure that you’re happy
with your ability to hear well again.”
The ability to hear has benefits beyond
simply following conversations. Your
brain needs to be stimulated by clear sounds at least eight
hours a day to maintain a high level of speech recognition, ac-
cording to published studies by John Hopkins Medicine.
“Different kinds of hearing loss require different solutions,”
Kenneth says. “We find the root of your hearing difficulty
and treat it in a way that meets your individual preferences
and lifestyle, as well as your budget.” Kenneth explains
that your work and home environment are important con-
siderations, as well as whether you like to hear crisp, dis-
tinctive sounds or prefer more rounded, muted tones. It can
make the difference in whether your hearing aid is worn
daily to enhance your life, or whether it ends up in the
bedside drawer.
HearCare’s audiologist sees patients at both the Sherman
and Gainesville locations. Together, the team provides
knowledge, compassion and experience, with integrity and
good humor. “Nothing sounds as good as what God gave
you,” says Kenneth, smiling. “We want to work with the
ability you have to hear natural sounds and then leverage
that. We’ll ensure that you have the time and information
you need to make the best decision for you.”
How you buy your hearing aids is as important as where
you buy them. It’s about more than just the device itself,
or even the investment required. It can affect how easi-
ly and comfortably you can hear; how joyfully you can
participate.
Begin your information search at HearCare and Associates. It’s an important first step that can have enormous benefits.
For your hearing. For your life. Kenneth and Jill invite you to call 903-868-2650 or visit www.hearcare.com today.
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