No matter if it is your first hearing test or if
you have had dozens, using these 5 tips will help ensure the time spent with
your hearing care professional is time well spent. Your appointment is reserved
just for you and your individual hearing needs. It is important to make sure
you get as much out of the visit as possible. Preparing adequately for your
visit will ensure that you’re getting the most out of your time. Think of your
appointment as a conversation. Following your test and learning your results,
your hearing specialist will map out steps for a successful journey towards
better hearing—but your participation is critical. You’ll want to make sure
that all your questions and concerns are being addressed.
We laid out these simple steps to help you maximize
your hearing appointment and help your hearing care provider understand your
lifestyle, needs, and decide which course of treatment is best for you:
1. Bring
background information
- Share your symptoms and
any other reasons you have for making the appointment.
- Be prepared to discuss
your general health and current medications.
- Discuss any family
history of hearing loss.
2. Bring a list of your hearing concerns
Some
examples:
- Hearing better while using the phone in
everyday situations
- Improving hearing in noisy environments
- Having trouble hearing certain people
but not others
- Any other obstacles
that reduced hearing creates in your daily life
3. Prepare
a list of specific questions
How many
times have you left a doctor’s appointment and realized you forgot to ask an
important question? Writing your concerns down in advance will help ensure that
your concerns are addressed.
- More questions means
more answers—don’t hesitate to ask.
- Make a list of questions
you may have about symptoms, medical terminology, and hearing instrument
technology.
- Outline your
expectations for improving your hearing.
4. Bring a
friend or family member to your appointment
- Hearing care
professionals recommend bringing someone you can trust for support.
- Friends and family
know you best and can help your hearing care professional understand your
issues and how they play out in real life situations.
- A lot of information will be given to
you, so it is always best to have another set of ears listening to help
remember all the important information later.
5. Do some
research on your own
- Use your computer
search bar to get savvy about new innovations in hearing aid technology, and learn more about the hearing
issues that challenge you and those with whom you communicate the most.
- Dig a little deeper
and explore our user-friendly website—you’ll find that as the hearing industry’s fastest-growing brand,
we’re dedicated to both customers and technology, providing guidance on
many concerns you may have.
- Sonic offers a variety
of hearing instruments that suit nearly every level of need. Each of our
hearing aids utilizes technology that keeps sound natural and enhances speech understanding in noise with added
benefits users love, like wireless connectivity and discreet styling.
Choose to Live your Best Life
We hope you’re looking forward to your upcoming
hearing test. If you happen to have a hearing loss, your hearing care
professional will provide you with a variety of options, but having an idea
about the improvements you’d like to see (and hear) will help prepare you for
your most successful journey toward better hearing.
Are you ready for incredibly natural listening
experiences? Find a
hearing center near you, and ask
your hearing care professional how Sonic can help you make Everyday
Sounds Better.
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| To book your hearing assessment today, contact your local Sonic partner clinic |
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