{"id":347,"date":"2015-12-04T13:09:18","date_gmt":"2015-12-04T13:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/export-xml.qreativethemes.com\/physio\/?page_id=347"},"modified":"2026-03-20T14:00:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:00:39","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/index.php\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-347\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-347-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-347-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-347-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"smaller-widget-title panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-347-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-0\" data-panel=\"accordion-0\"><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-0\" href=\"#collapse_0\" aria-expanded=\"true\">What is Hearing?<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>The human ear collects sound waves (airborne vibration) in the outer ear and directs them into the ear canal which causes the eardrum to vibrate. This goes on to move three little bones in the middle ear (the Ossicles), which in turn puts pressure on the inner ear (the Cochlea).<\/p>\n<p>The inner ear contains thousands of hair cells sitting in two liquid filled galleries, which are set in motion by the wave created by the pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Via some complex anatomy, electrical signals are sent up the auditory pathway to the brain and what began as no more than airborne vibration, is converted into sound by the brain.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7816 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/stangor-fig04_019a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"639\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/stangor-fig04_019a.jpg 639w, https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/stangor-fig04_019a-600x469.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/stangor-fig04_019a-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-0\" href=\"#collapse_1\" >When do I need a hearing assessment?<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>If your answer is YES to one of more of the following questions, a hearing assessment is recommended:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #212121\">I can hear people talking, but cannot make out what they are saying.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #212121\">I frequently ask people to repeat themselves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #212121\">It is difficult to follow conversations in the presence of background noise (like restaurants) or in crowds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #212121\">I find it difficult to hear the telephone ring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #212121\">I battle to hear clearly on a telephone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #212121\">I need to turn up the volume of the TV and\/or radio.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #212121\">I have continuous ringing in my ears.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #212121\">I often feel dizzy \/vertigo.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-0\" href=\"#collapse_2\" >How often must my hearing be assessed?<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>An annual hearing test is recommended.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-0\" href=\"#collapse_3\" >Will medical aid pay for a hearing test?<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>We charge medical aid rates and claim directly from your medical aid. If there are funds available, your medical aid should cover the hearing test.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-0\" href=\"#collapse_4\" >I do not have a medical aid. Can I still have my hearing tested?<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>Yes, we do offer private hearing assessments, and our rates are aligned closely with standard medical aid rates.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-0\" href=\"#collapse_5\" >How much do hearing aids cost?<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>All hearing aid prices are influenced by the type, style, rechargeability as well as the technology inside the instrument. The more sophisticated the technology, the clearer, and more natural the sound, especially in the presence of background noise. There is basic hearing aid technology, ranging between R10 000 \u2013 R17 000 per hearing aid. Essential technology from R17 000 \u2013 R23 000 per hearing aid. Standard technology from R23 000 \u2013 R29 000 per hearing aid. Advanced technology from R30 000 \u2013 R40 000 per hearing aid and Premium technology from R45 000 \u2013 R55 000 per hearing aid. Your audiologist will explain the difference between different hearing aid options, and you will be able to select the most appropriate hearing aid\/s according to your needs, preference and budget.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-0\" href=\"#collapse_6\" >Will medical aid pay for a hearing aid\/s?<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>Hearing aids are generally covered by most medical aids in South Africa, although benefits differ depending on your medical aid and the benefit plan you are prescribed to. Hearing aids are often covered from a separate \u201cappliances\u201d fund, whilst others use the benefit from the savings. It is best to contact your medical aid to explain to you how hearing aid benefits are covered. If it is determined that you do need a hearing aid, your audiologist can also phone your medical aid to enquire about benefits.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-0\" href=\"#collapse_7\" >What hearing aid brands are available at HEARCARE PLUS?<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>We practice independently of any hearing aid manufacturer or external commercial company. This enables the audiologist, with the patient, to choose any brand of hearing device ensuring the patient get the most appropriate solution for his\/her needs.<\/p>\n<p>The following international hearing aid brands are available at HEARCARE PLUS.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8058 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/img-11-new.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"80\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8059 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/img-13-new.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"80\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8060 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/img-15-new.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"80\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8061 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/img-17-new.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"80\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8062 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/img-19-new.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"80\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8063 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/img-21-new.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"80\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8064 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/img-23-new.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"80\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8066 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/img-27-new.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"80\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8196\" src=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rexton-logo-yellow-2000x1500px-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"81\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-0\" href=\"#collapse_8\" >What hearing aid styles are availble at HEARCARE PLUS?<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>There are different hearing aid styles available. The style of hearing aid is determined by your hearing loss, size of your ear canal and your preference. Your audiologist will give you information about the different hearing aid styles for you to make an informed decision.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7599\" src=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image010.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image010.jpg 720w, https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image010-600x178.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/image010-300x89.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-0\" href=\"#collapse_9\" >Why is it better to wear two hearing aids?<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>In the case of a hearing loss in both ears, a single hearing aid can help. But, just as glasses improve vision in both eyes, binaural hearing aids (two hearing aids) provide more natural hearing. Research shows that speech is much easier to understand when hearing aids are worn in both ears. By wearing hearing aids in both ears, sound is able to reach and stimulate each ear's auditory nerve, keeping the nerve actively engaged. Studies have shown that if auditory nerves aren't stimulated by sound, they can slow down and make hearing loss worse. This condition is called Auditory Deprivation. Wearing two hearing aids can increase your safety and awareness. The ability to know where sound is coming from depends on hearing with both ears.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7817 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Binaural-Graphic.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Binaural-Graphic.jpg 850w, https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Binaural-Graphic-600x212.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Binaural-Graphic-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Binaural-Graphic-768x271.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearcareplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Binaural-Graphic-848x300.jpg 848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-347-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"smaller-widget-title panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-347-0-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Myths<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Technology is changing at a very fast pace, and it\u2019s hard to keep up\u2014with computers, with cell phones, and with hearing aids. If you\u2019ve had experience with hearing aids in the past, or even if you\u2019ve just heard about previous generations of hearing technology, it\u2019s very likely that you have some misconceptions.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you want to buy a phone, but your concept of a telephone includes a rotary dial: you\u2019d be operating under some outdated ideas, wouldn\u2019t you? The same holds true with hearing aids. Technology has changed a lot\u2014even in just the last five years. If you are considering hearing aids, the best thing you can do is to dismiss any pre-existing ideas you have about hearing technology and then do your research with a clean slate.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a bit of myth-busting to get you started.<\/p>\n<div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-1\" data-panel=\"accordion-1\"><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1\" href=\"#collapse_10\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Hearing Aid Myth 1. Hearing aids are only for old people-or they\u2019ll make me feel old.<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople think having hearing aids means that you\u2019re old \u201cThat\u2019s just not the case anymore. In fact, about two-thirds of those with hearing loss are younger than age 64. Hearing loss has many causes and affects people of all ages. Wearable assistive technology is becoming more and more prevalent across age groups, as well. From wrist-bands that track your movement to in-ear Bluetooth devices to Google Glass, people are wearing technology for all kinds of reasons, making hearing aids a bit more status quo.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1\" href=\"#collapse_11\" >Hearing Aid Myth 2. Hearing aids are big, bulky, and unsightly.<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s hearing aids are considerably smaller and more discreet than ever before, and they come in a wide range of colors, just like watches, purses, and cell phones. There are even hearing aids that can be placed completely within the ear canal so as to be totally invisible.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1\" href=\"#collapse_12\" >Hearing Aid Myth 3. Hearing aids are only for people with severe hearing loss.<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>Anyone who\u2019s seen fuzzy newsprint spring into focus when they don a pair of reading glasses can tell you that vision correction isn\u2019t just for people with severe myopia. In the same way, hearing aids can greatly assist people with mild to moderate hearing loss, and many models are intended for just that. Even with mild hearing loss, you may be missing out on conversations with grandchildren, the sounds of birds singing, elements of your favorite music, and more.<\/p>\n<p>We hear with our brains, we don\u2019t really hear with our ears. It\u2019s also important to correct hearing loss when it first begins, for a variety of reasons. \u201cThere\u2019s a link between hearing loss and loss of cognition. Treating hearing loss isn\u2019t just cosmetic. \u201c The ears just<\/p>\n<p>turn the sound into a signal that the brain can interpret. Controlling our hearing pathways also seems to help with memory, helps people connect socially, and all of those factors contribute to aging in a more graceful way. It lets you live your life on your own terms, rather than kind of shrinking away gradually into the night.The longer a person has gone with hearing loss, the more rehabilitation and \u201cre-forging of neural pathways\u201d they need in order to accurately translate sound into meaning again.<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1\" href=\"#collapse_13\" >Hearing Aid Myth 4. Hearing aids make everything sound too loud.<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is another thing that has changed. Thirty years ago, people were always messing with their hearing aids, turning them up, turning them down. A lot of times it was an all- or-nothing thing.\u201d But nowadays, hearing aids can be adjusted in extremely minute increments. Many have a variety of programs you can use for various situations: some will adjust automatically, and some have remote controls for discrete adjustment. It\u2019s important to continue working with your audiologist until you\u2019ve got the right fit.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1\" href=\"#collapse_14\" >Hearing Aid Myth 5. Hearing aids can\u2019t help with my tinnitus.<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, some hearing aids come with a special tinnitus program that provides background noise or other features to help minimize the effects of tinnitus. By reducing the effect of the tinnitus while simultaneously increasing hearing, especially through digital streaming to both ears, this technology can make an enormous difference.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1\" href=\"#collapse_15\" >Hearing Aid Myth 6. I only need one hearing aid<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>Sound comes from every direction. Certainly, wearing one hearing aid in the ear in which you have hearing loss will help, but two digital hearing aids will help much more than just one. The hearing aid in your \u201cgood\u201d ear will pick up sound and stream it wirelessly to the other aid, allowing you to hear significantly better.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1\" href=\"#collapse_16\" >Hearing Aid Myth 7. Follow ups aren\u2019t necessary<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>\"They\u2019re just a way for audiologist to charge me more money\". On the contrary, follow-up visits are the only way to make sure your hearing aids are adjusted properly and working optimally. It is important to have a hearing test at least once a year. If your hearing has changed, your hearing aid can be reprogrammed for clear and comfortable sound.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"panel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1\" href=\"#collapse_17\" >Hearing Aid Myth 8. Hearing aids will work perfectly right away, like putting on a pair of glasses.<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_17\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p>Treating loss of hearing is quite a bit different than treating loss of vision, and it almost always takes a couple of sessions to get things just right. This is partly a matter of making sure the hearing aids are adjusted correctly, but also of re-training the brain to interpret and prioritize sounds. The biggest surprise for new hearing aid users is how noisy the world is. \u201cIt can be a little overwhelming.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Audiologists use specific techniques to help minimize the surprise of hearing again. Usually, with a first fitting, the audiologist doesn\u2019t set the hearing aids to the full prescription, instead allowing patients to adjust incrementally. \u201cIt takes about three visits to get the hearing aids completely dialed in. People have to retrain their brains to filter out some of those loud sounds,\u201d and also re-learn what sounds require their attention. The ticking of the clock and the hum of the refrigerator are sounds they may not have heard for a while, and it takes time to train the brain to ignore them again.<\/p>\n<p>After a while, though, the important sounds stand out. They can hear their grandkids, not just pretend that they did. They can hear the \"fwap\" when they hit their golf ball. But it all takes time to adjust to.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-347-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-347-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-347-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div class=\"text-center panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-347-1-0\" ><div id=\"panel-347-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Ask us a Question<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Feel free to ask any questions over the phone, or send your question via this form below. 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