How do I find hearing care professional?
Choosing hearing care professional can sometimes be a challenge. If you are unsure of how to find the best hearing care professional for you, you can start by booking a consultation with your general practitioner or with an ENT doctor. Doctors can evaluate your hearing and can provide initial advice. They can offer recommendations and direct you to a trusted hearing care professional in your area. You can also refer to our hearing center locator to find your nearest hearing care center.
Will I get help with my hearing aids?
Hearing care professional offer a wide range of services, from helping you select the best hearing aid to fitting and maintaining the device and its accessories.
Hearing aid consultation
Hearing care professional are certified to recommend hearing aids. They are very knowledgeable about the various types of hearing aids on the market, including the newest arrivals. They will help you find those that are most appropriate for your situation and your budget. They can also help you navigate your insurance plan or other financial support, such as reimbursement schemes, to see if it covers part or all of the hearing aid cost.
Hearing aid fitting
One of your hearing care professional responsibilities will be to fit and adjust your hearing aids to ensure that they improve your hearing. Fitting and adjusting hearing aids to best suit your needs may require a few visits to make sure that they are working well for you. It is perfectly normal and expected to need time to get comfortable with your hearing aids and master using them.
Common issues that you might notice initially include thinking that your voice is too loud, hearing feedback or background noises, or feeling slight discomfort with the physical fit of the device itself. Your hearing care professional will monitor your progress and guide you as you gradually get used to your device. If you notice a change in the performance of your hearing aids or if your hearing changes with time, see your hearing care professional for an evaluation.
Hearing aid care
Your hearing care professional will show you how to take your hearing aids off and put them on again. You will also learn how to maintain your hearing aids, check, recharge or change the batteries, keep them clean and dry, and use any tools and accessories that come with the device.
Hearing care professional, a hearing aid dispenser, a hearing care specialist, a hearing care professional, a hearing center or hearing clinic are all terms that can be used to refer to the clinic or store where you get a proper hearing examination, buy your hearing aids and have them fitted.