Discover what you need to know before you even
                consider buying hearing aids! 

Step One:  Watch this award-winning video about hearing loss and hearing aids.

• Please turn up your sound.
• If you do not have speakers or wish to view text, please click the "Notes" tab after the video begins.

                                   
Step Two:  Read the information on this site and in the FREE eGuides from the Better Hearing Institute. 

• See the FAQ page to learn about the difference between a Doctor of Audiology (audiologist) and a hearing aid dealer, questions to ask before scheduling a hearing test, what hearing aid prices SHOULD include, and many other interesting facts.
• See the Hearing Loss page for information on how we hear, types and degrees of hearing loss, the hearing evaluation, when you should see a physician, and types of treatment.  For an overview of the hearing aid fitting process, styles and a technology glossary, see the Hearing Aids page.
• Download the eGuide Your Guide to Better Hearing (a comprehensive 29-page booklet).  Another eGuide you may want to download is Your Guide to Hearing Aids by Drs. Mueller, Bentler and Kochkin.

Step Three:  Call our office at 812-234-EARS (3277) or toll free 877-NOW I HEAR (669-4432) with any questions you may have, or to schedule an appointment.

     
           Communication... hearing well makes it possible.  It connects us with the people in our lives, and makes life more enjoyable.

Welcome to true professional hearing care . . .

Sound Care Audiology is an audiology private practice in Terre Haute, Indiana, featuring the professional services of audiologist Sheryl Boatz, Au.D., FAAA (Doctor of Audiology, Fellow American Academy of Audiology).  Dr. Boatz is the most experienced hearing expert in the Wabash Valley. 

Audiology is the science of hearing and hearing disorders.   The Au.D. degree is a clinical doctorate, similar to optometry's O.D., but focusing on hearing instead of vision.  Audiologists are healthcare professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders.  Audiology evaluations are used for medical, educational, occupational, legal and hearing aid fitting purposes.

Don't be fooled by chain businesses with audiology in their name that don't have an audiologist in their local offices.  They may be listed in the yellow pages under audiologist, but their non-audiologist staff cannot legally test hearing for any purpose other than hearing aid selection, adaption, or sale (Indiana--IC 25-20-1-1) . . . or recommendations or service (Illinois--225 ILCS 50/1).  For true professional hearing care, ask for an audiologist!  

                   . . . and dependable best value pricing on hearing aids and related products.

We are a member of AuDNet, America's Audiology Network.  AuDNet members are THE hearing experts--university trained audiologists with advanced degrees--who have banded together to obtain nationwide buying power.  Network pricing from some of the nation's top manufacturers allows us to provide you with high quality, best value products in addition to our healthcare and technology expertise.

We have also joined EarQ, a network of over 1400 independent practices, to take advantage of their national buying power for several of the top brands and pass the savings on to you.   Don't pay more, get more!

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Learn all about AuDNet, hearing aids, audiologists, and the importance of a professional hearing evaluation by visiting http://www.nowihear.com . 
Learn all about EarQ, including their private label hearing aids, by visiting http://www.earq.com/ .   

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                        We have dependable best value pricing for the top seven brands of hearing aids
                        (not inflated just to have big sales or coupons), but we do pass on special savings
                        opportunities from manufacturers, and occasionally have special events.
  
                        I've seen better hearing make a huge difference in people's lives.  It has been
                        my experience that educated patients who participate in hearing care decisions
                        are happier with the outcome.  I am here to guide you, so the decisions won't
                        seem so complicated.   I look forward to helping you as you take these important
                        steps toward better hearing.
  
                        Sincerely,

                              Sheryl Boatz, Au.D., FAAA   
                              Doctor of Audiology, and
                        President, Sound Care Audiology, Inc. (locally owned and operated)        


Make your voice heard!  Urge Congress to pass the Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act (H.R. 1646, S. 1019) This legislation would provide up to $1000 tax credit for two hearing aids every 5 years for adults 55 and over, and for children 18 and younger (House version) or for everyone (Senate version).