Hearing Aid Fitting & Free Hearing Tests

What is involved with a Hearing Aid Fitting

To begin with, you’ll meet with our hearing care professional Anthony and we will engage in a comprehensive discussion about your hearing history, lifestyle, communication needs, and any particular challenges you’re facing.

Afterward, if you haven’t undergone a recent hearing test, we will conduct one to assess your hearing levels and ascertain the type and degree of hearing loss.

Moving forward, based on your hearing test results and personal preferences, Anthony will recommend suitable hearing aid options. Following this, we’ll provide a detailed explanation of the features and benefits of various models, taking into account factors like technology level, style, and compatibility with your requirements.

Subsequent to your selection of hearing aids, we will proceed to program them using specialized software. We’ll meticulously adjust settings such as volume, frequency response, and noise reduction to align with your specific hearing loss profile and listening preferences.

To ensure physical fit and comfort, for hearing aids that necessitate custom earmolds, we will take impressions of your ears to ensure a precise fit. This step involves meticulous attention to guaranteeing that the hearing aids are comfortably situated within your ears or on your ears, depending on the chosen style.

In the subsequent phase, Anthony will perform a real-ear measurement by introducing a small microphone probe into your ear while the hearing aids are activated. This integral step aids in refining the settings by quantifying how well the hearing aids’ output corresponds to your individual ear acoustics.

Continuing the process, we will administer speech tests to validate that the hearing aids are providing the desired level of amplification and effectively enhancing speech understanding.

Once the verification is complete, you’ll receive comprehensive instructions on how to properly insert, remove, and maintain your hearing aids. Furthermore, the audiologist will guide you through the process of changing batteries (if applicable) or properly charging the devices.

Following this, you’ll be encouraged to actively wear your new hearing aids across various listening environments. During this crucial period, you’ll adapt to the amplified sounds and gradually learn to differentiate between different auditory cues.

In the ensuing stage, you’ll have scheduled follow-up appointments to discuss your experiences and make any required adjustments. We will attentively address any concerns, fine-tune settings based on your feedback, and ultimately ensure your complete satisfaction.

As you progress, you’ll be provided with valuable insights into the significance of regular maintenance and proper cleaning for maintaining optimal hearing aid performance. Equipped with this information, you’ll know when to change filters or domes, and when to proactively schedule future appointments.

Telex offers Hearing Aid Fitting and FREE Hearing Tests