{"id":157,"date":"2022-01-06T21:43:21","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/hearing-aid-fitting\/"},"modified":"2022-03-07T17:23:05","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T00:23:05","slug":"hearing-aid-fitting-counseling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-fitting-counseling\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aid Fitting &#038; Counseling"},"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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aid Fitting &amp; Counseling \u2013 4-Step Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1073\" src=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Audiology-Hearing-Aid-Fitting-Counseling-1536x1073.jpeg\" alt=\"Couple Receiving Hearing Aid Counseling From An Audiologist During a Fitting \" class=\"wp-image-761\" title=\"Hearing Aid Counseling and Fitting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Audiology-Hearing-Aid-Fitting-Counseling-1536x1073.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Audiology-Hearing-Aid-Fitting-Counseling-768x537.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Audiology-Hearing-Aid-Fitting-Counseling.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our experienced&nbsp;audiologists have the education and experience to evaluate and treat hearing related issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through our 4-step process, your concerns will be addressed and we will find a treatment plan that is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing, health assessment &amp; family history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will review your general medical history. By learning about any medical issues you\u2019ve dealt with in the past, we can understand their potential impact that it might have on your hearing ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assess your listening needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will\u00a0assess your listening lifestyle. This will help us determine whether you are generally in quiet or more varied listening environments. We will also discuss your specific communication needs and identify the situations where you would like to improve your hearing abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examination and diagnostic evaluation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your audiologist will conduct an examination of your ears and perform a battery of audiometric tests to assess your hearing ability and identify the areas which may be impacting your speech comprehension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Results and personalized treatment plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will thoroughly review your\u00a0hearing evaluation\u00a0results and how they may be affecting your communication ability.\u00a0Treatment solutions\u00a0will be made based on your specific needs and lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Call Arizona Hearing Specialists at <a href=\"tel:+15207422845\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(520) 742-2845<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing Aid Fitting &amp; Counseling \u2013 4-Step Process Our experienced&nbsp;audiologists have the education and experience to evaluate and treat hearing related issues. 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