The Importance of Custom Hearing Device Counseling & Fitting
Selecting a hearing aid is just the beginning of your hearing health care journey. Equally important are the custom counseling and fitting steps, which are crucial for your long-term hearing success.
What Is Hearing Device Counseling?
Before you ever start using hearing devices, you’ll receive counseling from your hearing specialist to prepare you for this change in your lifestyle. While hearing devices will undoubtedly improve your communication abilities, it is essential to understand they are not a cure for hearing loss and have certain limitations. Learning what to expect beforehand helps you achieve the maximum benefit from your devices.
What Is a Hearing Device Fitting?
During a fitting, your hearing specialist will check the physical fit to make sure your hearing devices are comfortable. They will then be programmed and adjusted based on your unique hearing loss and lifestyle needs. The hearing aids will be placed in your ears and turned on, which allows your hearing specialist to measure the volume levels to ensure that you hear the full range of sounds correctly.
Your specialist will then discuss the care and maintenance of your hearing aids. You will learn how to use them correctly, adjust for different hearing environments, insert and remove them, change the batteries and clean and care for them properly. You will also learn tips and strategies for better communication.
What Kind of Follow-Up Care Can I Expect?
Your specialist will schedule a follow-up appointment a few weeks after your initial fitting. During this appointment, your hearing specialist will fine-tune and adjust your hearing aids as needed and answer any questions you may have. It may take a while to adjust your hearing aids to their maximum effectiveness, so additional appointments for adjustments may be needed.
Though getting used to your hearing aids may take time, our top-quality audiological care ensures that you don’t miss another moment of your life because of hearing loss.
Call Silicon Valley Hearing at (408) 540-7128 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
