{"id":1261,"date":"2022-06-24T05:10:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T05:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/?p=1261"},"modified":"2022-06-24T05:10:38","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T05:10:38","slug":"four-ways-to-prepare-for-your-first-audiologist-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/four-ways-to-prepare-for-your-first-audiologist-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Ways to Prepare for Your First Audiologist Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve grown tired of struggling to hear at the movies and when you\u2019re out to a family dinner at Mulligan\u2019s Beach House<\/a>, so you decided to make an appointment with an audiologist. This is a great first step in prioritizing your hearing health. However, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s examine a few things you can do before you meet with your audiologist to ensure you get the most out of your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write Down the Ways Hearing Has Become Difficult for You <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Do you notice it\u2019s hardest for you to hear in certain environments? Or are their sounds like birds chirping or your grandchildren\u2019s voices that you seem to especially struggle with? This information can be helpful for your audiologist to use in conjunction with the results of your hearing test<\/a> to determine the best treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gather Your Medical Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can also be helpful for your audiologist to know if you have any medical conditions regardless of whether or not they are directly related to your hearing loss. Write down any chronic issues you have, medications you take, and even illnesses that run in your family to have ready at your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Your Own Hearing Aid Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of options today when it comes to hearing aids<\/a>, including different styles, sizes, features and accessories. Familiarizing yourself with some of your options and considering what might work best with your lifestyle can help you better discuss your preferences when you speak with your audiologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write Down Any Hearing Related Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have questions about hearing loss, hearing aids or other treatment options, write them down before going to your appointment so that you don\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re unsure of what to ask, the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)<\/a> also recommends that you use the \u201cAsk Me 3 Questions\u201d method, which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n