Top Questions to Ask at Your Hearing Aid Fitting

Hearing aids are a great way to improve your hearing. Still, your experience can be enhanced by asking the right questions at your fitting appointment. Your hearing health professional will do their best to answer any questions you have, but there might be some things you want to know before you get a pair of hearing aids.

Fortunately, your hearing care provider is an expert at providing this service. This kind of service requires them to answer any query you may have so that your hearing needs are met to a tee.

What Are My Hearing Needs?

You might want to start with a general discussion about your needs to determine your options. Your hearing care provider can then narrow down your options. So, it is important to express what your specific hearing needs are. Then, depending on your answers, you might be advised to get a specific type of hearing aid.

In contrast, if you have mild hearing loss and rely on your hearing aids primarily for going to a crowded public place, you might simply need a pair of in-the-ear hearing aids with volume controls.

What Are My Options?

After you have explained your needs, ask what your options are. You might already have an idea about which options are best suited for your needs, but it is always a good idea to discuss those options with the hearing health professionals themselves.

Not only does it give you a chance to confirm that you have the right option, it also gives you a chance to ask them about the pros and cons of each option.

For example, if you want to get a pair of in-the-ear hearing aids, you can ask the fitter about various features in these hearing aids. You might want to find out if the hearing aid comes with volume controls, if it has a telecoil, if it can be worn in both ears.

Is there anything else you think I should know?

Ask the following:

• Will I be able to hear conversations in various environments?
• What type of batteries will my hearing aid use? How long do the batteries last?
• Can I try the hearing aid before committing?
• Are there any side effects to consider?
• What are the aftercare instructions?
• How long before I have to replace my hearing aid?

Get clarity on anything you might have missed out on. Learn the details about the fitting process if you need to do anything special before your appointment.

After all, your hearing health professional is there to support you through the process. So, bring a notebook and jot down any questions that come up during your appointment.

Call Hear More Medical Centers of America today if you need assistance with properly fitting your hearing aids.

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