Treasure Valley Hearing Announcements

Is your hearing keeping you from living life to the fullest?  Do you even know?  If you have not had an ARI™, you probably don’t know for sure!

Now you ask, “What is an ARI?”  It stands for Acoustic Resonance Imaging.  It is a computerized evaluation which measures how your hearing system (hearing aids) responds to a live voice while in your ears.  You actually see pictures of the sounds of speech that are reaching your eardrum through your hearing system as they occur.  An ARI is performed using a voice that is familiar to you.  Your spouse or a close loved one’s voice is preferred for the exam.

Why should I have an ARI?

This important evaluation will help us to accurately determine the correct settings for your hearing system and to make necessary adjustments so that you are hearing optimally.

How often should I have an ARI?

You should have an ARI as part of your annual check up.

Why haven’t I heard about the ARI before now?

An ARI is performed using Digital Speech Mapping (DSM).  In many cases, the DSM makes it possible to fine-tune your hearing instruments so that speech is once again clearly reproduced.  We have multiple DSM systems dedicated to the performance of Acoustic Resonance Imaging evaluations.  The ARI is available exclusively from Treasure Valley Hearing and Balance Clinics.

What happens if I don’t take advantage of an ARI?

You may not be hearing with your hearing system as well as you could be.  Without an ARI you won’t know for sure.  Don’t run this risk.  Not hearing clearly now could have serious long-term effects on your ability to understand speech clearly down the road, even with a hearing system.   Further difficulty resulting from auditory deprivation is something that you must strive to avoid.  Through proper testing and evaluation, we will help you stay abreast of any changes to your hearing or hearing system function.

How much can I expect to pay for an ARI?

The recommended fee for an ARI is $125.  This information is invaluable in helping to determine the correct settings for your hearing aids.  However, please speak with your provider regarding special offers.

How do I receive an ARI?

You can and should book an appointment today at one of our many clinics in Boise, Nampa, Eagle and elsewhere.  Remember to bring someone with a familiar voice, preferably your spouse.  This is critical and we are unable to perform this test accurately without your “familiar voice”.

If you have questions regarding the ARI test, feel free to call us at 208-377-0019 or 800-726-1019 or email us at info@treasurevalleyhearing.com.

In July we had two different groups of children hosted by Summer of Hope in our clinic for free hearing screenings.  One group was from Columbia, the other from the Philippines.  These children are orphans in their home countries.  They were brought to the United States this the summer to be introduced to potential adopting families.  While they are here, the opportunity is taken to get them different medical exams which they have not been able to get in their home countries.  Enter Treasure Valley Hearing & Balance.  We offered the free hearing screens, while other local clinics donated eye, dental and physical exams.  Our Audiologist, Dr. Mel Miller, who is a pediatric specialist, performed the screening work.

The Summer of Hope is a faith-based Christian organization that brings school aged orphans from other countries to the United States for a 4-week vacation.  The children get exposed to potential adopting families before returning to their home countries to await a possible legal adoption.  While here, they receive medical attention, mentoring, and often stay connected with the people they meet for life.

For more information about the program visit SummerofHope.org.

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