Congratulations! You’ve officially started your
journey towards better hearing; that means you’re on the road to making Everyday
Sounds Better. This exciting milestone may have you facing lots of new
questions. What is the level of my hearing loss? Which style is the best
choice for me? What are the benefits of these new, innovative features? Your
hearing care professional will help you determine all the specific details of
your treatment plan. That being said, there are a few ways you can prepare
before investing in a hearing instrument — to make your journey towards
better hearing even more successful. Consider utilizing this checklist before
making your purchase:
- Identify your hearing healthcare team and their location. Throughout every step of your journey
towards better hearing, these are the people who will always be there for
you. Your primary care physician can guide you to the
appropriate hearing care expert in your area. Friends, family and
loved ones can help ensure you always have the support you need outside
the doctor’s office. If possible, bring a friend or family member with you
to your hearing care appointments. Many hearing care professionals
recommend following this tactic, as friends and family can help explain
how your hearing affects certain scenarios from their perspective and can
also help you digest new information.
- Think ahead about which factors are most important to you. What are your hearing goals? What
is your budget? Do you have a specific feature in mind that you want? This
information is crucial for both you and your hearing care professional to
understand and acknowledge. It will help them develop a comprehensive and
personalized hearing plan for you. Exploring these preliminary questions
is incredibly beneficial and will ensure all your hearing needs are being
met.
- Maximize your time with your hearing care
professional. This
is where you’ll gain all the tools you need to enhance your hearing, for
life. If your hearing care professional does prescribe a hearing aid,
you’ll be informed of the most effective ways to use and care for your
device before you leave the office – and can review anything unclear at
follow-up appointments. Learning and understanding every detail of your
hearing loss will help you continually address your ever-evolving hearing
needs — including how to manage challenging listening environments and
what to expect for the future.
- Get the most from your hearing
aids. Properly fitted
devices, a strong support system and open communication go a very long
way. From customized settings to personalized listening programs, you will
begin to embrace the sounds that enrich everyday life and gain overall
satisfaction with your new hearing technology. Connect with the hearing
loss community. Participate in group discussions. And most of all,
never stop asking questions. Both hearing care professionals and the hearing
loss community love the opportunity to discuss their experiences and
explain hearing health. That’s why every question — big or small
— is worth asking.
- Give it some time. Make a commitment to wearing your hearing aids daily. It’s a new
experience and it does take time to get used to enhanced hearing. Your
brain needs to adapt to hearing all the sounds around you again. Keep
notes of questions and observations to discuss at your follow-up
appointments.
Choosing to take control of your health means you
can become empowered by it. And at Sonic, our mission is to make Everyday Sounds Better for
every one of the individuals who use our products. Are you ready to embrace the
sounds that make each moment in life so special? Find a hearing center near
you, bring your
hearing aid checklist and ask your hearing care professional how Sonic hearing
aids can benefit you!
To book your hearing assessment today, contact your local Sonic partner clinic
