Selection
Modern hearing aids are sophisticated electronic devices. The miniaturization of hearing aids has made them cosmetically acceptable to almost all users. Many are designed so they are barely visible when worn on the ear.
How do I know whether I will need a hearing aid?
The first step is to have a full diagnostic hearing test performed. Based on the results from the hearing test you will be advised as to whether you are a candidate for hearing aids. Elbé spends a significant amount of time explaining the hearing test results and how hearing loss can affect a person’s communication and everyday functioning.
How do I know which hearing aid to buy?
There are a number of hearing aids on the market. Elbé will discuss with you the type, size and different levels of technology. Patients are encouraged to make an informed decision regarding their purchase and to ask questions.
Paying for hearing aids
Many medical aids pay for hearing aids, while some individuals prefer to purchase hearing aids out of their own pocket. Hearing aids can also be financed. For more information visit https://medifin.co.za/
Fitting
The fitting of hearing aids is not an event, but rather a process. The use of sophisticated software and equipment to fit and program hearing aids is just the starting point.
Appropriate verification techniques, such as real-ear measurements, are used to optimise the settings in the hearing aids. Once fitted, time is spent to ensure that the user knows how to use and take care of the devices.
After this initial fitting session follow-up visits are scheduled to guide the user through the process of getting used to using and listening with their new devices.
Although many users accept the sound quality and use of hearing aids very easily, some individuals need more time to adjust. Considering the fact that hearing aids provide access to sound that in most cases the user has not heard in many years, this is not surprising. The brain has to re-learn how to use the “new” sounds in a meaningful way, and this can take time.
Real-ear measurements
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