1. Hearing or the lack of, leads to negative
consequences in most social situations, and
there are consequences to those situations. If
you are hearing-impaired, you know exactly
what I am referring to. Perhaps it is that
missed smoke alarm that other reacted to, or
a door bell that went unanswered, or an alarm
clock that just kept on buzzing.
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2. In each case the consequences can be at the very least embarrassing, at the
most life-threatening Even the slightest hearing impairment needs to be
addressed and evaluated by a professional in that field That field is audiology
and the professionals that practice this are called audiologists They have the
education and experience in evaluating and dealing with the extent of your
hearing loss However, don't run out and buy just any hearing aid This is just
too important an issue in your everyday life
3. Don't settle for a lesser lifestyle, especially when you can do something about
it Be pro-active in your search for a qualified audiologist Find an audiologist
whose specialty is not only dealing with the loss of hearing, but also treating
that loss Schedule a comprehensive hearing evaluation with the audiologist
After the hearing evaluation, the audiologist will take his time explaining
hearing aid the loss
4. He will go over the degree of your impairment, be it mild, moderate, severe, or
profound The audiologist will ask you questions regarding your lifestyle This
will clarify the extent of your hearing impairment in daily situations and your
responses will be used by the audiologist in his evaluation for selection of your
hearing aid Discuss pricing with the audiologist Perhaps financing is available
5. You will discuss your lifestyle and understand the choices that are available to
you within your budget Your audiologist, who is a hearing professional, will
take the time to explain what the price includes, and what it does not, including
warranty and a trial period Once that is determined and the audiologist has
evaluated your comprehensive hearing evaluation, he will discuss what he has
determined from his training, experience and evaluation are the best choices
available to you and give you a recommendation Whether it is a
Behind-the-Ear "BTE", Receiver-in-Canal "RIC", In-the-Ear "ITE", In-the-Canal
"ITC", Half Shell "HS", Completely-in-Canal "CIC", or Invisible-in-Canal "IIC",
there is a unit for you Once you are wearing your hearing instrument, practice
listening for loud background noise, buzzing or whistling, and slowly make your
adjustments according to the audiologist's recommendations
6. Proper fitting and follow-up visits may be necessary to enjoy the benefits of
this miraculous aid that will improve and secure your life Adjustments with the
audiologist are quite common If that is the case, reoccurring visits will be
scheduled as you adjust to this wonderful new aid and hear what you've been
missing
