Hearing Aid Fitting
A great hearing aid only performs as well as its fitting, which is why we use Real Ear Measurements to verify that sound is reaching your ears exactly as prescribed. We then fine-tune your devices around your daily life so speech sounds clear and natural from day one.
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Hearing Aid Fitting Services
We recognize that each of our patients has unique hearing needs, lifestyles and personal preferences, so taking a “one size fits all” approach to hearing aids is never in your best interest. During your hearing aid fitting, we will take the time to ensure your device is tailored to your needs as best as possible.
As the inventor of the receiver-in-the-canal hearing aid, Dr. Bauman is well-informed about hearing aid technology and is equipped to help you find the best technology for your needs. Our process includes objective verification, speech mapping/real-ear measurements and ongoing care and evaluation.
Our Hearing Aid Fitting Process
Before you ever start using hearing aids, you’ll receive counseling to prepare you for this change in your lifestyle. From there, our team will make sure your hearing aids are comfortable, correctly adjusted and that you have the training to use and benefit from all their features.
Hearing Aid Counseling
Learning what to expect beforehand helps you achieve the maximum benefit from your devices and set realistic goals.
Physical Fit and Programming
We check the physical fit for comfort, then program your hearing aids based on your hearing loss and lifestyle needs.
Real-Ear Verification
With your hearing aids in place, we measure the volume levels to ensure that you hear the full range of sounds correctly.
Follow-Up and Fine-Tuning
A few weeks after your fitting, we fine-tune and adjust your hearing aids as needed and answer any questions you may have.
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Why Professional Fitting Matters
Your brain adaptation is very crucial in the process of your new hearing journey. Our understanding of the principles of neuroscience has enabled us to counsel you effectively through the acceptance of a modified way of hearing with new hearing aids. Most importantly, we prepare your brain to adapt and accept your new way of hearing through your hearing aids.
Benefits of a Professional Hearing Aid Fitting
Being fitted for hearing aids will allow you to fully engage with your favorite parts of the world around you, whether that’s listening to your family around the dinner table or noticing birds chirp as you go for a hike.
More confidence hearing people the first time they speak
Easier communication at work and with friends and family
Increased connection to your environment and loved ones
While hearing aids will undoubtedly improve your communication abilities, they are not a cure for hearing loss and have certain limitations.
You will learn how to use your hearing aids correctly, adjust for different environments, insert and remove them, and clean and care for them properly.
It may take a while to adjust your hearing aids to their maximum effectiveness, so additional appointments for adjustments may be needed.
Yes. Every model we fit is FDA approved and professionally programmed, unlike a “hearable” or “listening device” purchased without professional support.
Common Questions About Hearing Aid Fitting
Seeking hearing loss treatment might feel overwhelming. It can represent a big lifestyle change, but it’s also a rewarding one. Here are answers to some common questions about the fitting process.
When your audiologist recommends hearing aids, the 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 levels of amplification for your specific type of hearing loss. Counseling ensures that you have realistic expectations and is crucial for long-term success.
What Is Hearing Aid Counseling?
Before you ever start using hearing aids, you’ll receive counseling to prepare you for this change in your lifestyle. While hearing aids will undoubtedly improve your communication abilities, it is essential to understand they are not a cure for hearing loss and have certain limitations. Learning what to expect beforehand helps you achieve the maximum benefit from your devices.
How Are Hearing Aids Fitted?
Your audiologist or hearing specialist at AVI New England will check the physical fit to make sure your hearing aids 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, which allows your audiologist to measure the volume levels to ensure that you hear the full range of sounds correctly.
Your specialist will then discuss the care and maintenance of your hearing aids. You will learn how to use them correctly, adjust 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.
What Kind of Follow-Up Care Can I Expect?
Your specialist will schedule a follow-up appointment a few weeks after your initial fitting. During this appointment, your hearing specialist 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 appointments for adjustments may be needed.
