Digital Hearing Aid Prescription & Fitting

The first step in selecting your ideal hearing aid is a comprehensive consultation with our audiologist. During this consultation, we'll discuss your lifestyle, hearing expectations, and personal preferences. We’ll also review any previous experiences you’ve had with hearing aids. By combining your hearing test results and this important information, we can recommend the best digital hearing aid options tailored to your specific needs.

Your hearing test results play a crucial role in determining the most suitable hearing aid styles for you. The degree of hearing loss influences whether smaller models, ideal for mild hearing loss, or larger models, which can accommodate all levels of hearing loss, are recommended.

• RIC (Receiver-in-Canal) models are great for mild to moderate hearing loss, particularly with high-frequency issues.
• BTE (Behind-the-Ear) hearing aids with earmolds are excellent for severe hearing loss or steeply sloping losses.

If mid-frequency hearing loss is more prominent, advanced hearing aid features might be necessary for better sound clarity and comfort.

Your lifestyle plays a significant role in selecting the right hearing aid. If you are frequently in noisy environments or enjoy social gatherings, a more advanced model designed for complex listening situations may be ideal. Alternatively, if you prefer quieter settings at home, basic hearing aids with simple features may suit your needs.

• Active Lifestyles: Choose hearing aids with advanced noise-canceling features for those who often deal with background noise.
• Homebodies: If you primarily stay indoors with minimal background noise, more basic hearing aids can offer sufficient support.

Your hearing aid should match your personal preferences, whether in aesthetics, technology, or usability. Some factors to consider include:

• Design Preferences: Would you prefer nearly invisible hearing aids, or do you want something bold and colorful to make a statement?
• Control Options: Do you want manual control over the volume, or would you prefer an automatic adjustment feature?
• Additional Accessories: Would you like remote controls or wireless accessories to enhance your hearing experience?
• Battery Life: Consider whether you prefer a rechargeable battery or are comfortable with frequent battery replacements.

Our audiologist will discuss these preferences to ensure that your hearing aids fit your lifestyle and abilities.

After your consultation, we’ll present a range of hearing aid options within your budget. In some cases, you may be able to try a demonstration model for a few hours or days before making your final choice. Once you’ve made a decision, we’ll order your hearing aids and schedule a follow-up appointment for programming.

If you choose custom-fit ITE (In-the-Ear) or BTE styles with earmolds, our audiologist will take an impression of your ear canal to ensure a perfect fit.

Adjusting to hearing aids takes time and patience. While some users may adjust in just a few days, others may require several weeks to fully adapt. Start by wearing your hearing aids for a few hours a day, gradually increasing wear time until you're comfortable wearing them all day.

During this adjustment period, regular follow-up visits with your audiologist are essential to:

• Fine-tune sound quality.
• Adjust the fit for maximum comfort.
• Address any challenges you face in various listening situations.

Remember, hearing aids don't restore normal hearing, but with proper fitting and adjustments, they can provide a more natural listening experience. In time, your brain will adjust, allowing you to focus on important sounds while filtering out background noise.