It’s time to rediscover the hearing world around you! At your hearing aid fitting and programming appointment with Life Hearing & Tinnitus Health Centers, your hearing professional will program your new device based on a prescription resulting from your test results. You’ll learn how to fit and remove your device properly, how to charge it and change the batteries if applicable and how to clean and perform routine maintenance to keep your device functioning at peak efficiency, providing long-lasting life for your investment in your hearing health.
What to Expect from Your Hearing Aid Experience
You may receive a short survey or list of questions related to what you are hearing. There are no wrong answers, but honest feedback will help your audiologist create the best listening experience possible. Sounds should be clear and pleasant. Let your hearing professional know if you are experiencing any physical discomfort. Small changes can be made to the hearing aid at this appointment if you find that something needs to be adjusted immediately.
Follow-Up Appointments
Think of your hearing aid fitting as a starting place! It may take a few appointments to ensure that you have the optimal settings for your needs and lifestyle as you use your new device in different environments and adapt to all of the new sounds you are hearing. Your audiologist may have you keep a log of your experience wearing your hearing aids in the first few weeks. It’s important to take note of how your device performs in various listening environments, whether it’s a quiet office setting or a noisy restaurant.
From these observations, your hearing professional will be able to adjust your device settings to function better no matter where you are. This is also a good appointment to ask your audiologist about how to use your device, utilizing the various features and functions and switching between settings.
A hearing aid fitting can be overwhelming and emotional as you rediscover sounds and frequencies that you may have lost over time. This is normal and should be expected. Feel free to ask your audiologist for written instructions to review once your emotions have subsided.
A positive attitude is an important key to success with hearing aids. If you, your partner and your family approach your new device with a positive attitude you are more likely to enjoy a better listening experience more quickly and get the most out of your new hearing aid! Consider bringing a loved one to your appointment to help you remember all of the information you’ll receive and provide emotional support.