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Hearing aid fitting
Your hearing aid fitting is a crucial step in your journey to better hearing. It ensures that your device is personalized to your unique hearing profile, lifestyle, and comfort. Whether you're a first-time user or upgrading to the latest hearing technology, understanding the fitting process helps you make informed decisions and get the most out of your hearing aids.
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What is a hearing aid fitting and why does it matter?
A hearing aid fitting is the process of tailoring hearing aids to best support your specific hearing and communication needs, unique ear canal, and listening preferences. It involves selecting the right device, adjusting its settings, and ensuring it fits comfortably and securely in your ear.
Personalized to your hearing and ears
Tailored to your unique hearing profile and ear anatomy for ideal performance.
Comfortable and integrated
Fitted to seamlessly blend into your daily routine while delivering all-day comfort.
Optimized listening experience
Ensures an ideal listening experience for you, fine-tuned to your hearing needs.
Do hearing aids need to be fitted?
Many people think getting hearing aids is like buying glasses, but it's more like learning to walk again after months without movement. Your brain needs time to adapt to new sounds.
At HearingLife, a professional hearing aid fitting is the foundation of your hearing care journey.
Our hearing care professionals complete a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, including a full audiogram, speech testing, and speech-in-noise testing (Audible Contrast Threshold™ or QuickSIN™).
Your hearing aids are then fitted to your unique hearing profile and ear anatomy, verified with Real Ear Measurements, and validated to confirm they're delivering real benefit in your daily life.
This helps you meet your personal communication goals and ensure optimal comfort, clarity, and confidence.
The best hearing solution is one that's tailored to you
At HearingLife, we've reimagined hearing care to be the opposite of one-size-fits-all. Your hearing solution is meant to be an extension of your lifestyle, so we personalize the latest technology to fit right in.
Our personal approach involves getting to know your communication needs and wishes, providing thorough and personalized counseling, conducting a comprehensive hearing evaluation.
Programming and fine-tuning your hearing aids to fit your specific communication needs, and providing on-going support to ensure you are receiving the ideal hearing experience for you.
If your hearing aids aren't fitting correctly, experience a solution made just for you with the help of a HearingLife hearing care professional.
What to expect at your hearing aid fitting appointment
1
Initial hearing aid fit and comfort check
We begin by ensuring your hearing aids sit snugly and comfortably, with adjustments made for your ear shape and preferences.
2
Real Ear Measurement
Using state of the art equipment, we perform Real Ear Measurement (REM) to personalize your hearing aid fitting. This best practice verification ensures your hearing aids are truly matched to your unique ear acoustics and hearing loss.
3
Education and support
You'll learn how to insert, remove, clean, and charge your hearing aids. We'll also walk you through the technology and features, like how to connect them to your devices, and answer any questions you may have.
How much does a hearing aid fitting cost?
At HearingLife, your hearing care journey starts with a free hearing test. If hearing aids are recommended, your fitting appointment is included in that package.
Cost overview:
- Hearing test (initial consultation): Free
- Hearing aid fitting: Included in hearing aid purchase
- Devices: Prices vary based on technology level, style, and features. Ask your local clinic about subsidies and promotions.
- Aftercare: Free as part of the warranty for HearingLife clients and includes support, adjustments, cleanings, and repairs
Katie Koebel, M.Cl.Sc., Reg. CASLPO Senior Manager, Audiology HearingLife Canada
Learn more about Katie
Katie graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), with Distinction, from the University of Western Ontario in 2006, followed by a master’s degree in audiology from the same institution in 2008. She began her career providing hearing healthcare as an audiologist at the HearingLife Cambridge clinic. Here, she supported clients in achieving better hearing outcomes for over 13 years.