Hearing Aid Fittings
How can you know you are getting the best hearing aid for you?
With thousands of options on the market, choosing a hearing aid can be confusing and overwhelming. At The Audiology METHOD, we take a personalized approach to the Hearing Aid Evaluation to guide you to the best option for you.
During your evaluation, we learn about what is most important to you so we can educate you on treatment options. Your goals, concerns, and preferences will be our top priority in the process.
Rest assured we are a completely independent practice that will consider all the brands and options available. We are constantly continuing our education to be able to offer you the latest high-tech solutions on the market.
We are big believers in education and shared decision making so you will never feel pressured into treatment that isn’t the right fit for you. We’ll help you understand the options best for you so you can decide what works best for you. You will receive compassionate care & ongoing support from our top rated hearing doctor.
What to expect
Before your appointment
Prior to your appointment, you will electronically submit questionnaires to Dr. Link so we can get the paperwork out of the way and spend the appointment getting to know you, your preferences, and educating you on your hearing loss and the best treatment options for your needs.
During your appointment
Your Hearing Aid Evaluation (more accurately called the Communication Needs Assessment) includes additional testing in the sound booth and a thorough personalized consultation.
- Consultation with Dr. Link:
- Discuss your preferences & concerns
- Answer questions you have about hearing aids and the treatment process
- Determine your specific hearing goals and set realistic expectations of new hearing aids
- Outline your regular day-to-day activities to determine the complexity of your listening environments and ensure recommended hearing aids compatible with your everyday living
- Share your past experiences (good & bad) with hearing aids so we can learn together from those experiences
- Consider implications of neuropathy, arthritis, vision loss, or cognitive decline on hearing aid selection and develop strategies to mitigate these challenges
- Review Hearing Evaluation results & tailor recommendations based on these findings to your needs
- Review assistive listening devices available that may make your hearing easier:
- Bluetooth connectivity to your phone
- Bluetooth connectivity to your TV
- Companion Microphones
At the end of your appointment, Dr. Link will educate on the best hearing aid treatment options for your needs. We are big believers in education and shared decision making so you will never feel pressured into treatment that isn’t the right fit for you. We’ll help you understand the options best for you so you can decide what works best for you.
If your informed decision is to move forward with treatment, an impression of the ear is often taken to ensure proper fit and sound quality. Your hearing aids are custom ordered for you from the hearing aid manufacturer. Depending on the hearing aid you selected, the hearing aid fitting will be held approximately 2 days to 2 weeks following ordering.
