You want to make the most of your consultation with an audiologist about hearing aids? Be sure to ask the right questions. These are the questions worth asking before you purchase your ears and commit to any hearing aid.
Ask About Style and Your Audiogram
Different hearing aid styles are better suited to different hearing loss patterns. It would be worth finding out which style would be best for your specific audiogram results. What would mild high-frequency loss sound like in different styles of hearing aid and how would someone with a greater range of loss across the different frequencies be suited by different styles of hearing aid.
Ask How the Trial Period Works
How long is the trial period and what are the terms and conditions of return. Is it a full refund for all hearing aids or a credit for some or a partial refund for others.
Ask What Aftercare Is Included
It is also worth finding out the total price of your hearing aid(s) and aftercare sessions. Several sessions are usually required after the first fitting of your hearing aid(s) to fine-tune them. The NHS website has some information about how NHS hearing aids are fitted and looked after.
Ask About Batteries or Charging
Some hearing aids use disposable batteries which last for a few days, while others are rechargeable via a charging case. Ask for an estimate of how long the batteries or the rechargeable case will last and how your daily routine would work for each option.
Ask About Bluetooth Connectivity
Many modern hearing aids are able to stream audio from phones, TVs etc directly into your hearing aid. Find out which devices your chosen hearing aid is able to connect to and if it is something you would require.
Ask What Support Exists During the Adjustment Period
Your brain will take some time and effort to get used to the new sounds that have been amplified. Find out what kind of support is offered during this time.
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Going into a hearing aid consultation with these questions means you can go away having found out the things you actually need to know.
