In part two of our special “Ask the Expert” series, an Amplifon Hearing Health Care audiologist, Carrie Meyer, Au.D., answers a frequently-asked question related to hearing loss and hearing aids.

In part two of our special “Ask the Expert” series, an Amplifon Hearing Health Care audiologist, Carrie Meyer, Au.D., answers a frequently-asked question related to hearing loss and hearing aids.
“I’ve lived with my hearing problem long enough, and now I’m going to do something about it! What should I expect at my hearing care appointment, and is there anything I can do to prepare?”
First, congratulations on taking a very important step in your journey to better hearing! You’ve obviously acknowledged your hearing loss and its impact on your life (something that’s difficult for a lot of people to do).
Following are some insights about what to expect at the appointment with your hearing care provider and a few tips to help you prepare. Keep in mind that the steps in this process may differ a bit from one provider to the next.
Following are a few suggestions for making your appointment as efficient and productive as possible:
During the appointment: What to expect
An appointment with your hearing care provider will typically consist of these elements:
This segment of the appointment usually includes:
Here is when your provider will build on the initial conversation with more specific questions such as:
In addition, if hearing aids are recommended for your hearing loss, the provider may ask about your comfort level with a number of variables, such as technology options, cost and how the hearing aids look on you.
Of course, you’ll undoubtedly have questions — and you should feel free to ask them. For example, you may want to know:
The appointment with a hearing care provider is an important first step in your journey to better hearing. But the best is yet to come: returning to the activities and social interactions that you had avoided due to hearing loss. Next, I’ll be addressing how you can successfully adjust to your new hearing aids.