Audiologist Assessment and Hearing Aid Guide
Discover what to expect when visiting an audiologist, including the assessment process and important considerations before purchasing a hearing aid. Learn about common history questions, reputable hearing aid brands, tips for reviewing contracts, and post-fitting expectations. Access valuable resources for individuals with hearing loss, including websites and support groups.
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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN SEEING AN AUDIOLOGIST -The audiologist will perform a thorough assessment of your hearing, beginning with a history interview. -History questions will focus on the following areas: Conditions at birth or during adolescence that may have an impact on hearing. Exposure to workplace, military, or recreational noise. Medications prescribed for medical conditions. Past surgeries. Family traits and hereditary anomalies that may be associated with hearing loss.
Purchasing a hearing aid is an important decision Phonak. Owned by Swiss-based company Sonova and founded in 1947. ... Switzerland Oticon. ... Denmark Signia (formerly Siemens) ... Germany and the largest Company in all of Europe ReSound (GN Group) ... Denmark Starkey. ... The only American made hearing aid Widex Denmark
HEARING AID CONTRACT -Read contract carefully -How Long is the trial period -How much are the restocking fees -Do not sign contract if you are uncertain about anything in the contract -If you negotiate anything, have the audiologist, add the new discussion or price and cross out the part that no longer applies, with all parties signing their initials on both.
WHAT TO EXPECT -Your audiologist will order your hearing aid(s) after the contract is signed -When you return for your fitting, the audiologist will program your aid(s) according to your audiological testing. -Expect sounds to be loud, possibly noisy at first. -Make certain to have everything about your new aid(s), explained to you -Bring a list of questions -Keep a notebook for after your visit. -Request an appointment within 2 weeks
RESOURCES: WEBSITES AND FACEBOOK SAYWHAT CLUB Friends with hearing loss - FB & website HLAA Hearing Loss Association of America provides information, Education, support and advocacy - FB & Website Hearing loss association of New Jersey - FB & website NJ.gov Division of the deaf/Deaf hard of hearing - Website for most info
