Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Find your perfect hearing aid: take a test drive!
Hearing aid manufacturers, hearing care providers, and patients alike agree that being able to try hearing aids is a critical component to choosing the right one. If you have had your hearing tested and been told that you are a candidate for hearing aids, there is a good chance that a specific hearing aid was recommended. And you may have even been able to listen to the hearing aids in the office before deciding to purchase. But how do you know this was the correct recommendation? As you wore the devices, you may have realized that you were still having difficulty hearing in certain situations like restaurants, social gatherings and watching TV.
Blue Wave Hearing developed the HEARING AID TEST DRIVE™ to prevent that very situation. Blue Wave’s Dr. Megan Bruce, a clinical audiologist, says “Even with extensive training and experience, plus access to cutting-edge technology, I still don’t know what hearing aid is best for your individual needs, until we go through our unique Hearing Aid Test Drive™ process.”
Dr. Bruce says it can be difficult to judge how a hearing aid performs in the real world when you are only allowed to evaluate it in a quiet office environment. Putting your hearing aids to work in environments where you struggle to hear is a better way to determine which technology is best for you. With the guidance of our skilled audiologists, the Hearing Aid Test Drive ™ helps you determine which hearing aid to choose.
In addition to the sound quality differences between brands and models, there are also other features that you can explore during your Test Drive. For instance, smart phones have different apps that sync to your hearing aids with features that you can adjust based on your hearing needs and listening preferences. You will also get a feel for rechargeable hearing aid options, which are a great alternative to traditional batteries, because the lithium ion battery can last up to four years.
Choosing hearing aids can be a big decision. You want to make sure that you have the best solution for your hearing needs. At Blue Wave Hearing Centers, we know that a hearing test is only a starting point in customizing a hearing aid specifically to your hearing loss and lifestyle. We are proud to be the longest running, independent, family owned hearing care practice in Benton County, celebrating 20 years of service to our community.
Proud to be a part of the Test Drive movement, Dr. Megan Bruce will allow her patients to try hearing technology free for one month, with no deposit or commitment. Megan is passionate about changing lives, and the test drive process allows everyone the opportunity to regain their sense of independence through better hearing.
To schedule your free consultation and test drive with Dr. Megan Bruce, call 479-202-9646 or visit www.BlueWaveHearing.com. 1501 SE Walton Blvd, Ste 119 • Bentonville.