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Google the season “spring” and you’ll see images of blooming flowers, butterflies and birds, or find quotes about gardens, happiness and new beginnings.
At Starkey, we hear a lot from our hearing aid wearers that spring signals a time of planning and renewal. It’s the season many of you visit your hearing professional to get earwax buildup removed or bring your hearing aids in for a “spring cleaning”.
It’s also the time of year people who have been on the fence about treating their hearing loss finally decide to do something about it.
Across the country people are opening windows for the first time in a long time, planning summer vacations, planting gardens, biking, hiking, and going back outside.
After months of being cooped up, who can blame people for not wanting to miss a thing?
So, while we encourage everyone to be proactive about their hearing health year-round, spring tends to be the perfect time for procrastinators to add “get my hearing checked” to their to-do list. We back that thinking 100 percent! Here’s why:
• Take in spring’s sounds — The birds are here. Cool breezes are blowing through wind chimes.
Parks, paths and playgrounds are filling with people and laughter. If these wonderful sounds aren’t as clear or meaningful as they once were, a hearing test and consultation with an experienced hearing professional is in order. Let them help you hear and enjoy your favorite sounds again.
• Take advantage of new technology — If your current hearing aids are a few years old, chances are you’re not benefitting from today’s best features, styles or technology. Spring is when many manufacturers introduce updates and new features to their hearing aids, making it a smart time to upgrade to a new pair or — if you’ve been hesitant to try hearing aids out — test drive the latest technology for yourself. Improved sound quality, rechargeable hearing aids, and 2-Way Audio are just a few of the many recent enhancements that make the latest styles of hearing aids worth looking (or should we say “listening”) into.
• Prepare for summer — Before you know it, summer will be here and you’ll be in the thick of vacations, family picnics, outdoor concerts, weekend sporting activities and more. Prepare now and be ready to enjoy every minute of summer’s fun by getting all your hearing concerns taken care of before it’s too late!
Whether it’s cleaning your ears, tuning up your current hearing aids, upgrading to a new set, or just starting the process of treating your hearing loss, we can help ensure this spring lives up to your memories, hopes and expectations. Simply visit www.starkeyhearcare.com, type in your zip code and you’ll get a list of hearing healthcare professionals in your area who are ready to help!
Hoglund Family Hearing And Audiology Center
Fifteen 8th Street, Suite B (Next to Royal Scoop Ice Cream)
Bonita Springs, FL 31434
(239) 256-3458
Southwest Florida Tinnitus And Hearing Center
10020 Coconut Rd. Ste.120 (Next to LabCorp)
Estero, FL 34135
(239) 984-9511
AUDIOLOGY CENTERS OF HOGLUND FAMILY HEARING
13710 Metropolis Ave.Suite 101
(One block west of Gulf Coast Hospital)
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 690-6033
Hoglund Family Hearing And Audiology Center
2209 Santa Barbara Blvd., Ste. 102
(Shops at Santa Barbara, next to IL Primo Pizza)
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 984-9491
