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What Should I Do If I Think I Need a Hearing Aid?

If you think you or a family memeber needs help hearing the first step is to contact our office for a hearing test. After the evaluation we will make appropriate referrals and begin the hearing aid process if necessary. After the hearing test a hearing aid candidate will be sent to an ear nose and throat doctor of a medical clearance appointment. At this appointment the doctor will make sure there are no surgeries or medicines available to correct your loss and that further testing is not necessary. After you have been given medical clearance, a hearing aid consultation appointment will be scheduled. At this appointment we will discuss which situations you have difficulty hearing is and determine the best hearing aid options for your needs. After these decisions are made, ear mold impressions will be taken of your ears and your hearing aid will be ordered. It takes our office about two weeks to receive your new hearing aid and then you will called in for a hearing aid fitting. At this appointment the hearing aid will be specifically set to meet your needs and you will be taught how to use and care for your hearing aid. We will provide you with a small supply of batteries and an instruction booklet in case you forget when you get home. Follow up appointments will also be scheduled so you will have plenty of opportunities to check in and refresh you memory on use and care. The entire process will take approximately 1 month.

 


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