Hearing aid fitting is where technology meets personal experience. Integrity Hearing of Idaho’s hearing professionals understand that programming is about more than adjusting sound – it’s about tailoring your hearing device to your unique listening world. Our precise fitting process ensures your hearing aid responds exactly to your specific hearing needs.
We recognize that every person hears differently. Your work environment, social settings and personal communication style all influence how we program your device. Using advanced diagnostic tools, we create a custom hearing profile that captures the subtle nuances of your hearing – from understanding conversations in a noisy restaurant to catching important details in a work meeting. Our goal is to provide a hearing aid that feels like a natural extension of your hearing, not just an amplification device.
What to Expect During Your Fitting Appointment
During this visit, your hearing professional will ensure your devices are tailored specifically to your hearing needs. The process includes adjusting the programming of your hearing aids to match your unique hearing loss, lifestyle and preferences. Using tools like live speech mapping, your hearing professional will fine-tune your hearing aids to optimize how you hear sounds, especially speech, in real time.
You’ll also learn the ins and outs of using your new hearing aids. Your hearing professional will guide you on how to insert and remove them properly, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit. They’ll demonstrate the various settings and controls, helping you feel confident in managing features like volume adjustments or environmental settings. Maintenance and care are key to keeping your hearing aids working well, and your hearing professional will cover these essential steps with you. You’ll learn how to clean your devices, store them properly and handle minor troubleshooting issues.
What is Live Speech Mapping?
Live speech mapping is an advanced technique used during hearing aid fittings to personalize and optimize your devices. This process involves your hearing professional using real-time speech sounds, often your own voice or that of a loved one, to adjust and verify your hearing aid settings. By visually mapping how your hearing aids process and amplify sounds, your hearing professional ensures that speech is clear and comfortable for you in a variety of listening environments. This tailored approach helps you experience the benefits of your hearing aids immediately and provides confidence in their performance from the start.
Scheduling Your Follow-Up Appointment
Your follow-up appointment with a hearing professional is an important step in ensuring that your hearing aids are performing at their best. During this visit, your hearing professional will check how well your hearing aids are working for you and make any necessary adjustments to fine-tune their settings. This may involve tweaking the volume, pitch or balance to match your hearing preferences and ensure you’re comfortable with the sounds around you. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions about the care and maintenance of your hearing aids, like how to clean them and what to do in case of issues.