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Hearing
Exams and
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The ability to hear accurately is a part of life we routinely take for granted
until we start to lose hearing in the aging process. Hearing may gradually
diminish over time as a natural part of aging or other factors may impinge on
an individual's hearing. Hearing loss be a source of frustration for the
individual experiencing the loss of hearing. The loss of hearing is also a
major source of concern and frustration for those that care about the
individual, the family members and friends. Sometimes the loss of hearing is so
slow that the individual may not even be aware of it until the loss is severe.
Hearing loss affects an elder's quality of life. The ability to remain safely
at home in the community and be able to connect to family members, friends, and
a support system is strongly linked to the ability to hear and communicate. A
hearing aid enables the elder to enjoy communicating, good music and the
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Because hearing well is so important, the Provider
Pathway offers a significant discount on the costs of hearing aids. We believe
many people have delayed the purchase of a hearing aid because of the costs
involved in purchasing an individual or set of hearing aids. The newer products
have more advanced digital technology and are so small as to hardly be
noticeable; they are also more costly.
The Provider Pathway offers a national network of providers that will conduct a
hearing test and make recommendations about the hearing aid to best meet the
need, with no cost or obligation. Using the Pathway discount will save a
considerable amount of money. The savings varies based on the cost of the model
chosen. |
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A grandson was concerned about
his grandmother who lived alone in her own home. The family noticed that it was
increasingly difficult to "check in" with her on the telephone because either
she didn't hear the phone ring or if she answered the phone, conversation was
difficult. She didn't seem to be as social as she had been with decreasing
outings to the Senior Center and other activities. The family worried about her
safety at home as well as her becoming more socially isolated and withdrawn.
A family member was an eligible user of the Provider Pathway. The discount was
also available to member of the immediate family as well. The Pathway referred
her to one of the national network providers and then scheduled an appointment
for a hearing evaluation. The test confirmed a profound hearing loss and
resulted in a recommendation for a specific hearing aid. After thinking about
the purchase carefully, the family purchased the hearing aid through the
Pathway and saved a considerable amount of money. One call to find about the
resources available saved the elder and her family the search for a reputable
provider and saved them money at the same time.
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Please call LifePlans' Provider Pathway at 800 886
7404 or CONTACT US on the
web for more information about the savings opportunities.
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Exams and Hearing Aids
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