Three Steps To Better Hearing

 

 

If you’ve recently decided that your hearing health needs attention, the first thing to know is that you’re not alone. Fortunately, there is a lot of help out there.

Today’s hearing aids are digital marvels; they are intelligent devices that deliver natural sound while reducing noise automatically and can provide wireless connectivity to the world of online streaming and entertainment. Here are three steps to get you started on your journey to better hearing:

1. Educate Yourself 

We encourage you to research online, where you can find all kinds of information on hearing loss, how hearing works and how the types and degrees of hearing loss may relate to you. You will also be able to find local groups for support. Once you have done some research, visit the Sonic website to better understand the types of hearing aids available.

Besides online research, talk to people you know who have hearing loss — when you start asking around, you will likely find there are several people you know that wear hearing aids that you didn’t even realize, and most hearing aid wearers are happy to share their experiences with you. 

2. Find a Qualified Hearing Care Professional

Hearing care professionals specialize in hearing disorders. Once they test your hearing and analyze your situation, they will work with you to come up with a treatment option that will best suit your hearing needs and your lifestyle. To find hearing specialists near you, use the Sonic Hearing Center Finder.

An Audiologist or hearing care professional can test your hearing and recommend a hearing aid solution. Sonic works with a network of hearing care professionals who are licensed, highly skilled, and trained to give you personalized attention and service.

3. Prepare for Your Visit 

Once you have an appointment scheduled, prepare yourself with information about your lifestyle and current hearing situations and be open to discussing these with your provider.

• Start with a list of common situations where hearing is difficult for you. Sharing details about your lifestyle and situations where you struggle to hear will help your hearing care professional provide you with the best solution for you.

• List your top concerns. Are you frustrated in certain situations? Nervous to try hearing aids? Self-conscious about your hearing? Concerned about cost or appearance? Sharing your concerns will also help your hearing care professional identify the best solution for you.

• As you learn, keep an open mind. You might be surprised at how many possibilities are available. Be prepared to embrace the changes ahead of you so you can more fully participate in conversations and enjoy the sounds of everyday life.

A final thought: bringing a relative or a good friend with you can give you another perspective on your hearing and provide a sounding board for discussing your results after the appointment.

Remember, you can find a hearing center near you with the Sonic Hearing Center Finder. If you already have an appointment, educate yourself further at SonicHearing.ca. Then, you’ll be well on your way to making Everyday Sounds Better!

To book your hearing assessment today, contact your local Sonic partner clinic