{"id":1948,"date":"2022-06-30T17:21:51","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T22:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/?p=1948"},"modified":"2022-06-30T17:21:54","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T22:21:54","slug":"what-happens-at-a-follow-up-audiology-appointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/what-happens-at-a-follow-up-audiology-appointment\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens at a Follow-up Audiology Appointment?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your initial<a href=\"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/hearing-aids\/fitting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> hearing aid fitting<\/a> appointment is an essential step in your hearing loss journey. However, your treatment doesn\u2019t end there. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends that you have a follow-up appointment <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK536544\/\" target=\"_blank\">6 to 12 weeks after your initial hearing aid fitting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is a Follow-up Appointment Important? <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1140556380-1536x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Audiologist speaking with a patient about hearing loss and hearing aids.\" class=\"wp-image-1950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1140556380-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1140556380-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1140556380-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1140556380-256x171.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You and your audiologist will work together to find a pair of hearing aids that work well for you and have a good fit during your initial appointment. However, there are certain issues that may only become noticeable after having real-world experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a follow-up appointment, these issues don\u2019t get resolved. Even small issues can turn into major frustrations over time. This can lead people to wear their hearing aids infrequently or not at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consequences of Untreated Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop wearing your hearing aids and let your <a href=\"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a> go untreated, it can lead to more than missed conversations. Additional consequences may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Higher levels of anxiety and depression<\/li><li>Increased risk of balance issues and injuries from falls<\/li><li>Less confidence at work or in social situations<\/li><li>Added strain to your relationships<\/li><li>Social isolation<\/li><li>Cognitive decline and dementia<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discuss Any Problems With Your Audiologist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you get hearing aids, your ears and brain have to adjust to a new way of hearing. This naturally comes with a few growing pains. Keep a list of anything that bothers you or you wish could be improved and bring it in with you to your follow-up appointment. Some examples of things you\u2019d want to mention might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If your hearing aid feels loose or uncomfortable in your ears<\/li><li>You\u2019re experiencing a lot of feedback in your device<\/li><li>You\u2019re having trouble connecting to Bluetooth\u2122 or changing the settings<\/li><li>Sounds seem uncomfortably loud in busier environments like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopeastlandmall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eastland Mall<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By sharing this information with your audiologist, you give them the opportunity to make any adjustments that might be needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the issues you\u2019re experiencing may just be a result of needing more time to get used to your device. Your audiologist can offer reassurance along with tips or resources to help you feel more comfortable and confident using your hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional information or to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists, contact Hearing Healthcare Center, Inc. today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/all-about-babies-and-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">All About Babies and Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/essential-guidelines-for-new-hearing-aid-users\/\" class=\"related-post\">Essential Guidelines for New Hearing Aid Users<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/how-to-make-friends-when-you-have-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">How to Make Friends When You Have Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your initial hearing aid fitting appointment is an essential step in your hearing loss journey. However, your treatment doesn\u2019t end there. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends that you have a follow-up appointment 6 to 12 weeks after your initial hearing aid fitting. Why Is a Follow-up Appointment Important? You and your audiologist will&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1950,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"There&#039;s an adjustment phase when you first get hearing aids. Keep a list of any issues and bring it in with you to your follow-up appointment. 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