Going to have your hearing aids fitted may be an exciting appointment to attend, but it is also understandable that you may have a lot of questions about the next steps and what to expect. After all, this could be a big lifestyle change and improvement for you. Your audiologist will likely want to ask you a lot of questions, but you may have a few of your own. Here are some of the things you might want to ask your audiologist during a hearing aid fitting. 

What do I need to know?

One of the first things you may want to ask is exactly what you need to know about the hearing aids you are having fitted. This might include whether you need to think about battery changes or charging them. You might also want to pay close attention to how you put them in as this can be a little daunting at first and you may want to better understand how to do this simply and effectively.

Will there be follow-up appointments?

Another question that you may need to ask is whether there will be any follow-up appointments to consider. This might be to check on the hearing aids effectiveness for you or whether you need certain things changing after a certain amount of time. Your audiologist will be best to advise what the next steps are when it comes to the specific hearing aids that you are having fitted. 

It is important that you understand that there could be the need for follow-up appointments as you get used to wearing the hearing aids. It could be that some adjustments might need to be made to ensure they fit you correctly and perform as they should. 

How do I clean my hearing aids?

You may want to know some practical things when it comes to your hearing aids such as how do you keep them clean? If your hearing aids get dirty due to the buildup of earwax on or around your device, they may not work as effectively as they should. You may also find that if your hearing aids are dirty, they can then become damaged, which won’t be good for you either. 

By keeping them clean, you can also keep the need for repairs to a minimum and avoid your hearing aids costing more than they should. Your audiologist will help to advise you on the best way to do this. 

When should I wear my hearing aids?

A common question that you may forget to ask would be when you should wear your hearing aids. If this is the first-time using hearing aids you may not want to wear them all the time as you get used to the change in hearing and also acclimate yourself to using them. However, it might be that you need to ensure that you wear them for a specific length of time so that you do get used to them. 

This would depend on your hearing ads and level of hearing loss. Ask your audiologist so you know you are doing the right things.