A quick checklist to find the best hearing aid brand for you in Bristol and get a proper fitting within minutes!
Ask About Processing Channels
More channels allow for finer frequency tuning, especially in noisy situations like restaurants, shops and open plan offices. Find out how many channels a model has and whether it will suit your specific hearing loss.
Check Which Brands They Can Fit
Ask whether your provider is independent or restricted to one brand. This will help you to find the best brand for your hearing, rather than just the brand that your provider works with.
Ask About Trial Periods For Audiologist Bristol, see //www.imperialhearing.com/audiologist-near-me/bristol/.
While it is standard practice for hearing aid suppliers to offer a trial period of around 4-6 weeks for their hearing aids, it is wise to check out the return policy for the aids you are not deemed suitable for you, and also what happens if the hearing aid(s) need fine-tuning during your trial period.
Ask How Aftercare Works
The hearing aid will need to be fine-tuned after the hearing aid has been fitted. This should be done on a regular basis. Ask whether this is done in the clinic, how soon an appointment is made and whether there is a charge for this aftercare.
Ask About Connectivity
Finally, if you watch a lot of TV or take a lot of calls on your phone, you may also want to check if hearing aids can connect via Bluetooth and what devices the hearing aid can connect with. Note that not all hearing aids will support all platforms.
When choosing a hearing aid brand, it can be overwhelming, but a good Audiologist should be happy to answer your questions before you commit to a purchase. Most importantly, ensure that any Hearing Aid sold in the UK meets the current medical device regulations and is of a good enough quality and sound to meet your individual needs.