Preparing for Your Hearing Aid Fitting

A hearing aid fitting can be a very exciting time for you. It’s where you’ll finally receive your hearing aid, and be given the opportunity to hear clearly for the first time in a long time. It’s a momentous occasion for many people, and can literally transform your life.

With that being said, it’s beneficial if you fully prepare yourself for this appointment. Being prepared can help you get the most out of the fitting, and ensure you leave with a big smile on your face. Keeping that in mind, here’s some advice:

Write down a list of questions

Hearing aids are very intricate things that are packed full of technology. As such, you’ll probably have endless questions regarding them – and any other matters relating to the appointment. It's a brilliant idea to write down a list of questions before you see your audiologist. Bring them to the hearing aid fitting, and don’t be afraid to reel off everything on your list. They’ll be happy to answer all your queries, which leaves you feeling satisfied that you know exactly what’s happening and where to go from here.

Attend the appointment with a friend/family member

It’s a good idea to ask a friend/family member to come to your hearing aid fitting with you. This is simply so you have a second opinion on how devices look, and another person to ask any questions that might not have crossed your mind. It also means you have someone there to take notes or pick up on things your audiologist says that you may forget in the future.

Get your insurance documents ready

If you have health insurance, then there’s every chance it will cover the cost of a hearing aid fitting. As a result, you should ensure all of your documents are ready and filled in before you attend the appointment. This allows you to pass the information over to your audiologist, so payment can be made with no fuss or bother.

Do some research

Finally, it’s always beneficial to do a bit of research before you attend your fitting. There are a couple of things you should try and look up. The first is what goes on during a hearing aid fitting just so you’re more aware of what to expect. The second is to have a look at different hearing aids online so you have an idea as to what devices may suit you, and what features you think you’d like to have. By researching the devices, you also make it easier for your audiologist as they won’t have to spend as much time explaining the details to you. As a result, you can speed up the appointment so you’re not kept there for too long.

Preparing for your hearing aid fitting can help you understand what’s going on and leave with all your questions answered. Most of the preparation on this list isn’t time-consuming, so there’s no reason to not do it. When you’re dealing with something as important as hearing aids, it makes sense to sacrifice an hour or two the night before your appointment to prepare.