{"id":267,"date":"2020-01-08T18:19:50","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T00:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwhearing.fm1.dev\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-fitting-counseling\/"},"modified":"2021-03-04T13:31:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T19:31:15","slug":"fitting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/fitting\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aid Fitting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When your audiologist recommends hearing aids, selection is only the beginning of the process. Equally important is the fitting, which involves programming your hearing aids and making adjustments to provide the correct levels of amplification for your particular <a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<\/a>. Counseling is also a necessary step to ensure you have realistic expectations, and is crucial for long-term success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/signia_StylettoX-in-Charger-in-Hand-scaled-1-e1608675266906-1280x493.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/signia_StylettoX-in-Charger-in-Hand-scaled-1-e1608675266906-1280x493.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/signia_StylettoX-in-Charger-in-Hand-scaled-1-e1608675266906-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/signia_StylettoX-in-Charger-in-Hand-scaled-1-e1608675266906-1536x591.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/signia_StylettoX-in-Charger-in-Hand-scaled-1-e1608675266906.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aid Fitting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your audiologist at Midwest Hearing will check the physical fit of your hearing aids to make sure they are comfortable. They will then be programmed and adjusted based on your hearing loss and lifestyle needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your audiologist will discuss care and maintenance of your hearing instruments. You will learn how to use them correctly and how to make adjustments for different hearing environments.\u00a0If applicable your audiologist will help connect your cell phone to your <a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/\">hearing aids<\/a> for audio streaming and use of a remote control app.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aid Follow-up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A follow-up visit will be scheduled a few weeks after your initial fitting. During this appointment, your audiologist will fine-tune and adjust your hearing aids as needed and answer any questions you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hearing instrument fitting will also be verified utilizing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearingreview.com\/practice-building\/practice-management\/integrated-rem-real-ear-measurement-from-a-hearing-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">real-ear measures <\/a>to ensure that the amplification in the ear is optimal.\u00a0 It may take a while to adjust your hearing aids to their maximum effectiveness, so additional appointments for adjustments may be needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Future hearing aid clean and checks will be recommended on a schedule by your audiologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call Midwest Hearing at <a href=\"tel:+16517020750\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(651) 702-0750<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your audiologist recommends hearing aids, selection is only the beginning of the process. Equally important is the fitting, which involves programming your hearing aids and making adjustments to provide the correct levels of amplification for your particular hearing loss. Counseling is also a necessary step to ensure you have realistic expectations, and is crucial&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":262,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"(651) 702-0750 | A hearing aid fitting involves programming your hearing aids and making adjustments to fit your unique degree of loss. Learn more. 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