Speech & Hearing Center
518-382-4550

Who We Are

Sunnyview’s Speech and Hearing Center provides a comprehensive approach to both the diagnosis and the treatment of hearing disorders for people of all ages. Our goal is to help you identify and understand your hearing impairment and find the correct solution for you.

Our audiologists and staff are dedicated to answering you and your family’s emotional, physical and psychological questions. Our patients and their families are the focus of our professional services as we strive to improve the quality of life for people with hearing impairment. Our audiologists are certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), or the American Board of Audiology and licensed by New York State as audiologists and hearing aid dispensers.

How We Can Help You

Sunnyview works with all age groups to provide hearing and hearing aid evaluations.
Hearing Aid Evaluations include:

• A hearing re-check, if needed
• Explanation of the hearing loss
• Discussion of all technologies and types of hearing aids
• Answers to questions
• Discussion of personal needs
• Recommendations of appropriate hearing solutions
• An estimate of cost
• Family involvement

Our staff has access to many state-of-the-art technologies that can help you in a variety of real-life situations. If it is determined that a hearing device may benefit you, medical clearance from a physician is required under New York State law. A physician can determine if a hearing condition can be improved by medical or surgical intervention. Assistive devices for the phone or home can also be discussed.

What to Expect

Ordering Your Hearing Aid

If a hearing aid is needed and purchased through Sunnyview, we will make an earmold impression and order your hearing aid(s) through a company that both you and your audiologist agree upon. A hearing aid fitting is then scheduled to take place in two to three weeks. A down payment is necessary and final payment is taken at the end of a 45 day trial period.

Fitting and Adjustments

At the initial fitting, we will discuss the care and use of your new hearing aid(s). You will be shown how to insert each hearing aid and how to adjust the controls. We will also provide written instructions to refer to later. Batteries usually last from 5 to 14 days and instructions on battery replacement will be provided as well. We encourage family or a trusted friend to participate and help with adjustments and support.

After the initial fitting, we will make any adjustments at no cost to you for one full year. Remember, we are counting on the your input for optimal satisfaction.

For more information or to make an appointment, please call The Speech & Hearing Center at 518-382-4550

Hearing Loss Facts

More than 28 million people in the US have hearing loss, and hearing aids can help many of them. Some signs of hearing loss include:

• Turning up the TV
• Asking “What?” a lot
• Claiming others mumble
• Not joining in to avoid embarrassment

• An inherited medical condition
• Exposure to loud or constant noise
• Illness
• Traumatic injury
• Age

Hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic condition for people 65 and older.

In New York State, a patient has the right to return a hearing aid(s) within 45 days.

Locations

Main Office
1270 Belmont Ave.
Schenectady, NY 12308
518-382-4550

Guilderland Office
3757 Carman Road
Schenectady, NY 12303
518-356-0050

Amsterdam Office
Amsterdam Memorial Hospital
5010 State Highway 30
Amsterdam, NY 12010
518-841-3514

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