{"id":251,"date":"2021-11-19T17:31:58","date_gmt":"2021-11-20T00:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allearshearingco.fm1.dev\/hearing-aid-fitting\/"},"modified":"2022-02-21T14:33:21","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T21:33:21","slug":"hearing-aid-fitting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/allearshearingco.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-fitting\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aid Fitting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is a hearing aid fitting?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"A hearing aid fitting is when an audiologist works with you to program your hearing aids\nand making adjustments to provide the correct levels of amplification for your\nparticular hearing loss. 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They will then be programmed and adjusted based on your hearing loss and lifestyle needs. The\nhearing aids will be placed in your ears and turned on, allowing your\naudiologist to measure the volume levels to ensure that you are hearing the\nfull range of sounds properly.\n\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is hearing aid counseling?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"After a hearing aid fitting, your audiologist will\ndiscuss care and maintenance of your hearing aids. You will learn how to use them\ncorrectly and make adjustments for different hearing environments, insert and\nremove them, change the batteries and clean and care for them properly. You\nwill also learn tips and strategies for better communication.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What kind of follow-up care happens after hearing aid fitting and counseling?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"A follow-up visit will be\nscheduled a few weeks after your initial fitting. During this appointment, your\naudiologist will fine-tune and adjust your hearing aids as needed and answer\nany questions you may have. It may take a while to adjust your hearing aids to\ntheir maximum effectiveness, so additional fitting appointments may be needed.\"\n    }\n  }]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>When your audiologist <a href=\"https:\/\/allearshearingco.com\/hearing-aids\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\">recommends hearing aids<\/a>, the selection is only the beginning of the process. Equally important is the fitting, which involves programming your hearing aids and making adjustments to provide the correct levels of amplification for your specific <a href=\"https:\/\/allearshearingco.com\/hearing-loss\/\">type of hearing loss<\/a>. Counseling ensures that you have realistic expectations and is crucial for long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-hearing-aid-counseling\">What Is Hearing Aid Counseling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"894\" src=\"https:\/\/allearshearingco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/112272200-1280x894.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allearshearingco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/112272200-1280x894.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/allearshearingco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/112272200-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allearshearingco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/112272200-1536x1073.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/allearshearingco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/112272200.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you ever start using hearing aids, you\u2019ll receive counseling to prepare you for this change in your lifestyle. While hearing aids will undoubtedly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/14992020400050050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve your communication abilities<\/a>, it is essential to understand they are not a cure for hearing loss and have certain limitations. Learning what to expect beforehand helps you achieve the maximum benefit from your devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-are-hearing-aids-fitted\">How Are Hearing Aids Fitted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allearshearingco.com\/about-us\/#provider-link\">Your audiologist<\/a> or hearing specialist at <span class=\"company-name \">All Ears Hearing<\/span> will check the physical fit to make sure your hearing aids are comfortable. They will then be programmed and adjusted based on your hearing loss and lifestyle needs. The hearing aids will be placed in your ears and turned on, which allows your audiologist to measure the volume levels to ensure that you hear the full range of sounds correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your specialist will then discuss the care and maintenance of your hearing aids. You will learn how to use them correctly, adjust for different hearing environments, insert and remove them, change the batteries and clean and care for them properly. You will also learn tips and strategies for better communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-kind-of-follow-up-care-can-i-expect\">What Kind of Follow-Up Care Can I Expect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your specialist will schedule a follow-up appointment a few weeks after your initial fitting. During this appointment, your hearing specialist will fine-tune and adjust your hearing aids as needed and answer any questions you may have. It may take a while to adjust your hearing aids to their maximum effectiveness, so additional appointments for adjustments may be needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"content-cta-text\">Call All Ears Hearing for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"content-cta-ph-num\"><a href=\"tel:+19703014184\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(970) 301-4184<\/span><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your audiologist recommends hearing aids, the selection is only the beginning of the process. Equally important is the fitting, which involves programming your hearing aids and making adjustments to provide the correct levels of amplification for your specific type of hearing loss. 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