There are several steps that are part of a hearing aid evaluation. If you suspect that you might need a hearing aid, you will first need to have a hearing evaluation. At the time of the hearing evaluation, a case history will be taken to determine how much your hearing problem impacts your day-to-day life as well as the lives of your family. You may also have to provide some basic questions about your general health history.
Hearing test results
The results from your hearing test will provide the hearing care professional information on what sounds you may be missing or hearing. The results of this testing will also allow the hearing care professional to make the best treatment recommendations, which may include hearing aids.
Hearing aid recommendation
When it’s time to improve your hearing with the assistance of new hearing aids, the Audiologist will discuss appropriate amplification options with you. We offer the latest digital hearing aid technology in a variety of styles from a number of today’s leading hearing aid manufacturers. There are many important factors in selecting the best hearing aid for you. The Audiologists at Hearing Solutions will discuss your hearing loss, your communication lifestyle, dexterity, cosmetic preferences and financial concerns. A lifestyle needs assessment will be completed and will assist in selecting the best hearing aid for your hearing needs. Together, we will make an educated selection as to which hearing aid is best suited for you. Examining and discussing what hearing aid options are most important to you is a significant part of the hearing aid selection process. The COAT (Characteristics of Amplification Tool) is a questionnaire and assessment tool that helps to examine which hearing aid options are most important to you and can be downloaded here. Taking the time to complete this questionnaire and reflect upon your hearing goals prior to your appointment can be advantageous.