{"id":9949,"date":"2023-07-28T14:57:04","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T21:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/?p=9949"},"modified":"2023-07-28T14:57:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T21:57:05","slug":"what-can-you-expect-during-a-hearing-aid-fitting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/what-can-you-expect-during-a-hearing-aid-fitting\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can You Expect During a Hearing Aid Fitting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Data from the MarkeTrak 2022 survey found that most hearing aid users report quality-of-life benefits from their hearing aids<\/a>. Getting hearing aids is a significant first step to tackling your hearing loss treatment. After you receive your test results, choosing the right hearing aids and programming can be a little daunting. To help simplify the process, we have broken it down into five simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Discussion of needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Style preference<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Selection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Fitting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Programming<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s examine each step a little more closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion of Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    Your hearing aid specialist will ask you questions about your lifestyle<\/a> or the lifestyle you desire to have after getting your new devices. For instance, if you spend a lot of time at Salem Lake, they may recommend water-resistant options. If you attend many concerts or gatherings, they may recommend automatic programming so that you can adjust your settings to fit your changing environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Style Preference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Hearing aids come in two broader options including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n