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Nola Aronson, a Santa Clarita audiologist, is talking about the cost of hearing aids and the options available at Advanced Audiology for those concerned about price.
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Aronson noted that while the newest and therefore most expensive hearing devices typically provide the best quality of sound, going back to slightly older models can be an option to cut costs.
“Unless you’re very, very active and still working and still going to all these groups and everything, the hearing aids that were (from) a year ago are still really good,” she said.
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Because newer models have come out, Aronson added that she sometimes may even be able to offer special deals on older models.
“I may be able to make a deal with the manufacturers so I can provide really good service for hearing to our seniors and to people that don’t have the money,” said Aronson.
In addition, Advanced Audiology offers 0 percent financing for 12 months on hearing devices to those who qualify, meaning that the entire cost of the hearing device may not need to be paid for upfront, according to Aronson.
“There are options for everybody, but you have to see what’s going to work for you, and that’s what we do,” she said. “We look at people’s lives and their social lives and what do they need, because we are there to give solutions. We are not there to ‘sell’ hearing aids.”
While it may seem tempting for people who are looking to save money to order over-the-counter hearing devices from infomercials and similar sellers, Aronson cautioned against this, noting that the lack of support from a licensed professional can lead to the hearing device not working properly.
“They are not a commodity,” she said. “It’s really important to come to a professional like ourselves who will evaluate the situation and tell you the truth. And yes, we may be a little bit more money, … but the thing is, we have a private practice and we have a lot of experience in our practice.”
The experts at Advanced Audiology can not only find the appropriate hearing loss solution for each person’s individual situation and program the hearing device properly, they can also provide service down the line, such as cleaning the hearing aids and adjusting them.
“When you’re having a problem, you want to be able to walk in the door and be taken care of right away,” Aronson said. “You want somebody who can adjust them if they’re not working right. You want somebody you can depend on to always be there, and Advanced Audiology has been in the Santa Clarita Valley for 32 years. We’re not going anywhere.”
In addition, Aronson pointed out that choosing Advanced Audiology is also a way of giving back to the Santa Clarita community, as she donates 10 percent of hearing aid sale proceeds to local nonprofits.
“We donate a lot of money to our nonprofits in this community, because we love Santa Clarita,” she said. “Even though we have a pretty large population here, we are a close-knit community. People know each other, people care about each other.”
It is for this reason that Aronson first became a Santa Clarita audiologist many years ago: she noted that she cares deeply about changing people’s lives for the better by improving their hearing.
“When we hear our best, there’s nothing stopping us from enjoying the sounds of laughter, of music, of nature, of conversations,” she said. “I had a musician in, … and when he turned on his music in his hearing aids, his face lit up like a little kid with this big smile across his face.”
Aronson continued, “That made my heart melt, because that’s really what I want to do for people. I want them to know what they’ve been missing. I want them to say, ‘Wow, you changed my life, Nola,’ … and that is all I do this for.”
Ed. Note: This article is a Community Spotlight based on a recent radio interview with Advanced Audiology.
Advanced Audiology was founded in 2010 by Santa Clarita audiologist Nola Aronson, who has been fitting hearing aids, doing hearing test exams and offering hearing aid repairs for more than 30 years. Advanced Audiology is the largest diagnostic hearing center in the Santa Clarita Valley, focusing on clients with hearing loss, tinnitus, ears ringing and more. Hearing tests, hearing aids and new sound infrared devices are also available at Advanced Audiology in addition to a complete hearing healthcare program that includes free batteries, quarterly cleanings and adjustments.
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Advanced Audiology of Valencia is THE place to go if you have trouble hearing. Nola is OUTSTANDING…in every way. She works with the most curmudgeonly people (many who can’t hear have been to a plethora of clinic’s and Audiologists…only to be extremely disappointed) with in a variety of income levels and is able to help them in so very many ways. She also helps the partners of these people; letting us know WHY they can’t seem to “hear” certain words from us, even when the hearing aids are being used. There are certain letter/sound combinations that still can be confused with other ones…and hearing aids (at least in my husband’s case) can’t provide a 100% return to youthful hearing acuity. (I think only re-birth and NO concert attendance could do this!) Nola makes sure the hearing aids fit properly, comfortably. My husband has almost taken his shower with them in, twice!, because they are unnoticeable after awhile. Nola, Advanced Audiology, her Office Staff, the other Audiologist are all the BEST we have EVER worked with…and we’ve been to quite a few. If you want the BEST, and someone who truly works with you and CARES about your hearing health, then NOLA and ADVANCED AUDIOLOGY are where you need to be.