What to expect at your first hearing appointment
Preparing for your visit
Tips for your first appointment
Your questions
This is your time to ask your Hearing Care Professional anything you'd like to know. Put together a list of your questions and bring them along.
Bring someone special
Having someone by your side to help support you can make all the difference. They will be able to pitch in and discuss all the information you get at your appointment.
I.D. insurance information
Make sure to bring identification and your insurance card. This way, we can confirm your identity and your insurance coverage.
Explore hearing solutions
It could be helpful for you to explore our hearing solutions before your appointment as an inspiration on what hearing aid models and types may best suit you and your lifestyle.
Medical history and medication
Both medical history and information on any medication you're currently taking can help narrow down possible hearing loss causes.
Online hearing screening results
If you have taken our online hearing screening, bring the results with you.
List your hearing challenges
It would help if you prepare a list of examples of your hearing challenges, like struggling to hear in noisy environments or on the golf course. You could also ask your family or friends whether they have examples of situations where they experience your hearing challenges.
Completing forms
We will ask you to complete forms either online beforehand or when you arrive. If you need assistance with this, we are happy to help you.
Haven't had the time to prepare?
No worries
We will go through it together at the hearing center.
Analyzing your hearing screening
Hearing screening results: your audiogram
Your Hearing Care Professional will graph your hearing on an audiogram to determine your type and degree of hearing loss.
They will then go over the findings with you by explaining what sounds you may or may not be able to hear which often correlates to the hearing challenges you shared prior to the appointment.
From there, if a hearing loss is found, your Hearing Care Professional may recommend hearing aids. You may even take a pair home with you that day for a trial.
Recommendation
Finding the best solution for you
If your Hearing Care Professional finds that you have a hearing loss, they will recommend hearing aids for you based on your hearing challenges and type of hearing loss. We have a wide variety of hearing aid styles and technology, and we will work together with you to find the best solution for your lifestyle.
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Hearing appointment: FAQ:
Do I need to clean my ears before my appointment?
For most people, no. It is natural and normal to have earwax in your ears. If you have a history of producing a lot of wax, we do suggest you use eardrops several times a day for a few days to soften the earwax so that it falls out by itself. If this isn't working for you, we recommend you speak to your physician for removal prior to your screening.
Can I try hearing aids out before buying them?
Of course! We can offer a no-risk trial to help you decide if hearing aids are right for you.
