{"id":157,"date":"2022-01-06T21:43:21","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearsantafe.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/hearing-aid-fitting\/"},"modified":"2022-07-20T21:51:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T21:51:18","slug":"hearing-aid-fitting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-fitting\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aid Fitting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is a hearing aid fitting?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"A hearing aid fitting is when an audiologist works with you to program your hearing aids\nand making adjustments to provide the correct levels of amplification for your\nparticular hearing loss. 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They will then be programmed and adjusted based on your hearing loss and lifestyle needs. The\nhearing aids will be placed in your ears and turned on, allowing your\naudiologist to measure the volume levels to ensure that you are hearing the\nfull range of sounds properly.\n\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is hearing aid counseling?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"After a hearing aid fitting, your audiologist will\ndiscuss care and maintenance of your hearing aids. You will learn how to use them\ncorrectly and make adjustments for different hearing environments, insert and\nremove them, change the batteries and clean and care for them properly. You\nwill also learn tips and strategies for better communication.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What kind of follow-up care happens after hearing aid fitting and counseling?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"A follow-up visit will be\nscheduled a few weeks after your initial fitting. During this appointment, your\naudiologist will fine-tune and adjust your hearing aids as needed and answer\nany questions you may have. It may take a while to adjust your hearing aids to\ntheir maximum effectiveness, so additional fitting appointments may be needed.\"\n    }\n  }]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Team Will Be by Your Side as You Navigate Treatment for Hearing Loss&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been prescribed hearing aids, you might be wondering how to adjust to life with this new technology. It might feel overwhelming to suddenly hear a variety of new sounds every day, and you want to be sure you\u2019re using the hearing technology correctly. At Southwestern Hearing &#038; Balance, we\u2019ll make sure you feel confident as you navigate a world where you are reconnected to sound. You\u2019re not on this journey alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Audiologists Are on Your Team&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1073\" src=\"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Audiology-Hearing-Aid-Fitting-Counseling-1536x1073.jpeg\" alt=\"Couple Receiving Hearing Aid Counseling From An Audiologist During a Fitting \" class=\"wp-image-761\" title=\"Hearing Aid Counseling and Fitting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Audiology-Hearing-Aid-Fitting-Counseling-1536x1073.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Audiology-Hearing-Aid-Fitting-Counseling-768x537.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Audiology-Hearing-Aid-Fitting-Counseling.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the very beginning, our providers will help you make the most of your <a href=\"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/hearing-aids\/\">hearing aids<\/a> and ensure you feel comfortable with them. Like any partnership, at first, we\u2019ll take the time to get to know one another. Along with sharing our specialties, we\u2019ll talk about your lifestyle and needs to make sure we provide the technology that works best for you. Whether your world consists of conversations with friends or the laughter of your children, we\u2019ll make sure that you choose the device that is right for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the initial fitting appointment, we\u2019ll have several follow-up sessions where we ensure that the hearing aids are working correctly and share strategies for better communication while using them. We\u2019ll also be here to help as you adjust to life with your hearing aids, answering any questions you might have or troubleshooting any issues that arise.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team is here to support you during any stage of the process of receiving <a href=\"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/hearing-loss\/\">treatment for hearing loss<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re just starting out or have questions mid-way, we want to build a relationship that will last beyond the initial fitting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthcare is Easier as a Team Effort&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you collaborate with Southwestern Hearing &#038; Balance, you have a partner in your hearing treatment journey from the very beginning. Starting this process might seem daunting, but our team will ensure that you feel supported. We\u2019ll make sure you understand your condition and how treatment can connect you with the sounds in your world.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Southwestern Hearing &#038; Balance by your side, you aren\u2019t just getting a hearing aid. You\u2019re entering a partnership, and our team will be here to support you at any stage of the treatment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"custom-cta\">\r\n    Call Southwestern Hearing &#038; Balance at <a href=\"tel:+15059463955\" class=\"phone custom-cta-link\"><span class=\"phone-number\">(505) 946-3955<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Team Will Be by Your Side as You Navigate Treatment for Hearing Loss&nbsp; If you\u2019ve been prescribed hearing aids, you might be wondering how to adjust to life with this new technology. 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