{"id":205,"date":"2020-10-16T12:50:58","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T16:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audiologymaine.fm1.dev\/hearing-aid-overview\/hearing-aid-fitting\/"},"modified":"2022-03-11T13:47:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T18:47:20","slug":"fitting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/hearing-aids\/fitting\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aid Fitting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is a hearing aid fitting?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"A hearing aid fitting is when an audiologist works with you to program your hearing aids\nand making adjustments to provide the correct levels of amplification for your\nparticular hearing loss. 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They will then be programmed and adjusted based on your hearing loss and lifestyle needs. The\nhearing aids will be placed in your ears and turned on, allowing your\naudiologist to measure the volume levels to ensure that you are hearing the\nfull range of sounds properly.\n\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is hearing aid counseling?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"After a hearing aid fitting, your audiologist will\ndiscuss care and maintenance of your hearing aids. You will learn how to use them\ncorrectly and make adjustments for different hearing environments, insert and\nremove them, change the batteries and clean and care for them properly. You\nwill also learn tips and strategies for better communication.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What kind of follow-up care happens after hearing aid fitting and counseling?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"A follow-up visit will be\nscheduled a few weeks after your initial fitting. During this appointment, your\naudiologist will fine-tune and adjust your hearing aids as needed and answer\nany questions you may have. It may take a while to adjust your hearing aids to\ntheir maximum effectiveness, so additional fitting appointments may be needed.\"\n    }\n  }]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>When your audiologist <a href=\"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/hearing-aids\/benefits\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/hearing-aids\/benefits\/\">recommends hearing aids<\/a>, selection is only the beginning of the process. Equally important is the fitting, which involves programming your hearing aids and making adjustments to provide the correct <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/hearing-aids\" target=\"_blank\">levels of amplification<\/a> for your particular hearing loss. Counseling is a necessary step to ensure you have realistic expectations, and is crucial for long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Hearing Aid Counseling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you ever put on hearing aids, you\u2019ll receive counseling to prepare you for this change in your lifestyle. While hearing aids will undoubtedly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/14992020400050050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve your communication abilities<\/a>, it is important to understand they are not a cure for hearing loss, and do have certain limitations. Learning what to expect beforehand will help you achieve the maximum benefit from your devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Are Hearing Aids Fitted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/stylish-high-tech.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/stylish-high-tech.jpg 648w, https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/stylish-high-tech-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/audiologymaine.com\/\">Your audiologist<\/a> at <span class=\"company-name \">Audiology Center of Maine<\/span> will check the physical fit to make sure they are comfortable. They will then be programmed and adjusted based on your hearing loss and lifestyle needs. The hearing aids will be placed in your ears and turned on, allowing your audiologist to measure the volume levels to ensure that you are hearing the full range of sounds properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your audiologist will then discuss care and maintenance of your hearing aids. You will learn how to use them correctly and make adjustments for different hearing environments, insert and remove them, change the batteries and clean and care for them properly. You will also learn tips and strategies for better communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Probe Microphone Measurement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of your fitting, your audiologist will perform a Probe Microphone Measurement. Using a small probe placed inside of the ear to make measurements of sound wave reception, this allows the doctor to see how well your hearing aids will function while you wear them. This safe procedure has been <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4168927\/\" target=\"_blank\">performed for decades<\/a> and makes sure you get the best results from your new hearing aids. Your hearing aids will then be programmed and inserted to the best specifications possible to ensure that you get the most out of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Kind of Follow-Up Care Can I Expect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A follow-up visit will be scheduled a few weeks after your initial fitting. During this appointment, your audiologist will fine-tune and adjust your hearing aids as needed and answer any questions you may have. It may take a while to adjust your hearing aids to their maximum effectiveness, so additional fitting appointments may be needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your audiologist recommends hearing aids, selection is only the beginning of the process. 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