A certified Audiologist/Hearing Instrument Specialist will perform a comprehensive battery of tests to determine the health of your auditory system, the status of your hearing and explain the results.
If a hearing loss is identified they will recommend one of two options:
1. If there is a medical solution you will be advised to visit your family physician
2. If there is no medical solution, counselling and/or a hearing aid will be recommended
If a hearing loss has been identified that cannot be medically corrected, a hearing aid is often recommended. The audiologist/hearing instrument specialist will make the evaluation based on your hearing loss, lifestyle and needs.
Hearing aids are not an off the shelf solution. They need to be programmed according to your hearing loss and may require follow-up appointments for further fine tuning.
For first time users, it may take an adjustment period to get used to the new sounds. Like living near the airport, your brain needs time to filter out the sounds you don’t want versus those you wish to hear.
We always encourage family or close friends to participate at this stage of the hearing journey.
