Do you Take Hearing Tests Seriously?

It may sound like an obvious question, but do you take having a hearing test seriously? Or did you schedule a hearing test merely to appease your other half? Perhaps your partner has been nagging you to get your hearing checked and you really don’t see the point. If this is your attitude, then you probably have no intention of acting on the advice given by the audiologist. But should you should take your partner’s prompting and the audiologist more seriously…

Know the Audiologist is there to Help

Maybe it comes as a surprise, but most audiologists chose their career because they want to help people.

Audiologists are experts in hearing health. Your hearing test gives them detailed information about where any hearing issues lie (hearing loss can result from damage anywhere in the delicate hearing mechanism) and the severity of the problem.

The audiologist won’t recommend a product without taking your precise needs into consideration. They may ask you to complete a questionnaire about your social activities, your interests and hobbies, or chat about your interests.

Meeting Your Needs

This isn’t just about being friendly, because this information helps the audiologist understand what’s important to you. The audiologist has an educational background to understand your physical and emotional concerns, with a wide range of hearing products at their disposal that will fit your personal and lifestyle needs.

For example, it might be you love going to the gym and working out. In this case, a sweat-proof hearing aid will enable you to enjoy conversations with fellow fitness fans while working out – and you don’t have the inconvenience of removing your device when freshening up.

The Right Hearing Aid for You

That’s all very well, you say, but hearing aids are expensive.

There’s no denying a good quality hearing aid which fits your particular needs represents a significant financial outlay. But look at the bigger picture. Purchasing the right device can save you money in the long term and it means fewer repeat visits to the audiologist due to dissatisfaction.

Each device is made to last, so factor the initial price out over several years, and suddenly the price per wear comes crashing down. If that still hasn’t convinced you, think about the extra confidence that hearing in a range of social situations will give you.

If you don’t take your audiologist’s advice seriously and walk away without taking up their recommendation, consider this. People with impaired hearing are at greater risk of trips and falls. They are also more likely to be admitted to the hospital, and once there, their stay is much longer than for the non-hearing-impaired.

All in all, take your hearing test and the advice your audiologist gives you seriously.