Treatment Steps

Self-report measurements

Stage 1. Assessment for treatment planning

• • We encourage every client to complete questionnaires related to hearing difficulties and communication needs to determine the best treatments for hearing loss.
  • We help to establish realistic expectations
  • We select and prioritize technology

Stage 2. Assessing the benefits of the fitted hearing aids in the real world.

• • How our treatment improves your life.
  • Did treatment improve your communication ability?
  • Did we meet all of the goals we placed at the beginning of the treatment?

Hearing aid fitting

We make sure that your hearing aids are comfortable, effective, and long-lasting. You will learn how to manage and take care of your hearing aids. This appointment includes 2 parts

Part 1. Fitting

Step 1. Otoscopic exam to observe the condition of the ear canal and eardrum.

Step 2. A properly programmed hearing aid will be put on your ear to confirm

• Loud sounds are not uncomfortably loud
• Ensured for no acoustic feedback (whistling)
• Ensured that hearing aids fit properly (not too loose or tight)
• You will be taught and have to practice how to insert hearing aids yourself.

Step 3. Discussion on how hearing aids work. Then discuss the functions of the main parts

Step 4. Discussion on batteries or using a recharger.

• Type and size of the batteries
• Estimate battery life
• Demonstration properly insertion
• The warning signs of weakening batteries
• How to store batteries
• Safety measurements towards children and pets.
• Placing inside the charger
• How long to charge
• Light indication

Step 5. Discuss how to use hearing aids

Demonstrate how to use the hearing aids with a phone

Demonstrate how to use the programs and volume control

Step 6. Discuss the earmold or domes

Discuss the 3 main functions: to anchor, to direct sound in the ear, and prevent feedback

Demonstrate insertion

Discuss care of the earmold and domes

Show how to replace tubing on the ear hook (if applicable)

Step 7. Discuss maintenance and care of our hearing aids

Step 8. Providing paperwork

• Warranties
• Invoice
• Instructional brochure

PART 2. VERIFICATION ON ACCURATE FITTING

New hearing aids need to be able to determine that soft sounds are audible, speech sound is comfortable and loud sounds are not too loud.

A small flexible tube will be placed in your ear canal together with the hearing aid.

We will measure the sound level in the ear canal and determine whether or not a hearing aid user is receiving the precise level of amplification needed at every frequency to achieve the best hearing improvement possible.

We will adjust each sound to the targets to ensure accurate fitting

Follow-up care – Continuing aftercare

Sounds have an emotional association, and we have a personal preference for the sounds. Some sounds we like and some of them we hate.

Even if your hearing aids are fitted to target the best performance, you might have your own meaning of comfortable hearing. We will adjust your hearing aids to match your own comfortable preference. Usually, the best result comes over the course of two to three follow-up visits.

We provide periodic hearing aids performance checks. For example, microphone ports can easily become clogged with debris which reduces directionality. We suggest our clients return to the office at least two times per year for testing the cleaning and testing the hearing aids. We want to monitor unaware changes in the client’s hearing or the hearing aids performance.

Our clients will be invited annually for a hearing re-evaluation

CONNECTIVITY AND APPS

Today’s hearing aids are not only a personal communication device, but also a gateway to enjoy media.

We will help to connect your cell phone, TV links, computer, iPod, etc. with your hearing aids.

We will help you to learn how to operate your hearing aids with minimum effort.

We will teach you our clients how to control hearing aids by using App.

With a smartphone, you can

• Stream phone calls, music, and other media into the hearing aids using Bluetooth (iPhone and the latest  models of Android) 
• Control all the standard functions of a hearing aid like volume control, programs, directionality
• Use it as an instruction booklet.
• Manage tinnitus with a range of sound therapy options that can be streamed into the hearing aids. Use it as a fall-detection and heart rate
• Find a lost hearing aid.
• Make a rating of satisfaction or the hearing aid performance
• Control your lights, home alarm or smart thermostat
• Control your daily activities and fitness