What Can You Expect During a Hearing Aid Fitting?

If you need to have a hearing aid to help you hear better and enjoy better quality of life, one thing you will definitely need to do is attend your hearing aid fitting. This is essential because your hearing health professional will make certain that your hearing device fits comfortably and that the amplification of sound is right for your needs specifically. It also a great chance for you to ask questions and to learn about caring for and maintaining your hearing device. Below, we will explain everything you need to know about what will happen during this appointment.

What will happen?

As well as there being a discussion about your hearing aid and what it does and how to look after it, you can also expect a hearing test. This is carried out to figure out the quietest sounds you can hear. It will also determine at what degree sounds become uncomfortable. This is imperative so that your hearing health professional can set up the hearing device correctly for you. After all, everyone has different hearing needs and degrees of hearing loss, so it is important that your device is right for you.

How long will it take?

You should keep two hours free for your first appointment. A lot of people make the mistake of assuming it is only going to last about 20 minutes and so they schedule their appointment during their lunch break. However, some appointments will last an hour, and sometimes they can go on for a bit longer depending on how many questions you have, so it is important to keep this time free. During the appointment, you are going to be able to learn how to use, maintain, and care for your hearing device, as well as the device being fitted and set up to suit your ears and hearing needs, and this takes time. 

What is going to be discussed?

During the hearing aid fitting, you will typically start by discussing your specific hearing aid. The features of the hearing aid will be explained to you. You will also be given advice regarding how to use the hearing aid, as well as learning about how to look after it and care for it properly too. Moreover, your hearing aid professional will speak to you about exactly how your hearing aid is going to perform and what it can do. There are often a lot of false expectations and information about hearing aids, so your hearing health professional is going to make sure you have all of the facts so that you can walk away confident about what your hearing aid can do and how to use it correctly. 

Hopefully, you now have a better idea of what to expect during your hearing aid fitting. Please do not hesitate to write down some questions that you may want to ask your hearing health professional throughout the appointment. After all, this is your chance to ask questions too.