Tips before your hearing aid evaluation appointment
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It’s essential to have a hearing test done by a clinical audiologist within the last six months for this appointment. If you already have one, please bring the results with you. Additionally, any other medical records related to your hearing and a list of current medications can help us better understand your hearing health.
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Take some time to reflect on the situations where you find it difficult to hear. Whether it’s conversations in noisy places, watching TV, or talking on the phone, sharing these experiences will help us recommend hearing aids that fit your lifestyle.
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We strongly recommend bringing a family member or close friend to your consultation. This person can be an excellent source of support and will help in several ways:
Emotional Support: It can be reassuring to have someone familiar with you as you explore hearing solutions.
Additional Insight: They may have noticed situations where you struggle to hear that you might not have realized yourself.
Help with Recall: Consultations can involve a lot of information about hearing aids, features, and recommendations. Your companion can take notes or help you remember important details discussed during the appointment.
Shared Decision-Making: Their input can be valuable when it comes to choosing a hearing aid that suits your daily needs, as they may know your preferences and lifestyle well.
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It’s important to think about what features are most important to you, such as size, rechargeable batteries, or smartphone compatibility. Having a budget in mind can also help us narrow down the best options for you.
Rest assured, we offer the most competitive and affordable prices in the area.
What you will get from our hearing aid evaluation
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We’ll take the time to understand your hearing challenges, lifestyle, and communication needs to ensure the best solution is tailored specifically for you.
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As a fully independent clinic, we are not tied to any hearing aid manufacturer or brand. Our only goal is to recommend the best hearing aid for your unique situation, free from conflicts of interest.
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We offer access to a wide range of hearing aid models and brands, ensuring you have the freedom to choose from the latest and most advanced technology available.
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Our experienced audiologist will guide you through the entire process, from selecting the right hearing aid to understanding its features and functionality.
How Hearing Aids Work
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Hearing aids use tiny microphones to pick up sounds from your environment, including speech, music, and background noise.
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Once the sound is collected, the hearing aid processes it using advanced digital technology. It amplifies the sounds you need to hear, such as speech, while reducing unwanted background noise for clarity.
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The processed sound is sent to a speaker (receiver) and delivered into your ear, helping you hear clearly and comfortably.
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Modern hearing aids adapt to different environments, allowing you to hear well in quiet and noisy settings. They can also include features like Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeable batteries, and feedback reduction for added convenience.
FAQs
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OHIP provides coverage of $1000 for a set of hearing aids, available to all eligible Ontario residents.
You do not need to apply for this grant yourself; we handle the paperwork submission to the Assistive Device Program and apply the $1000 grant directly at our clinic.
Many private insurance plans offer coverage for hearing aids; patients are encouraged to verify coverage details with their insurance provider.
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Earsonic is committed to deliver excellent service at the best possible price ! We can guarantee you that our prices are the most affordable and very carefully calculated in order to provide you with the best value/cost ratio.
If you do find lower prices at a different clinic in Hawkesbury offering the same service, we will definitely price match !
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At Earsonic, we advocate for patients' freedom to choose the manufacturer that best meets their individual needs, without any external influences.
Cost is a significant factor to consider when selecting a hearing aid, and sometimes the decision can be swayed by pricing alone. However, at Earsonic, our ethical stance prohibits us from using pricing as a marketing strategy.
As an independent clinic, separate from any hearing aid manufacturer, we maintain impartiality and do not favor one manufacturer over another by adjusting prices. Therefore, all hearing aid manufacturers are priced equally at our clinic.
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It's not always the case! It varies depending on your specific needs.
The more we require a hearing aid to handle speech in challenging environments like crowds, restaurants, family gatherings, meetings, or in the car, the higher the technology level required—and consequently, the higher the cost of the hearing aids.
After conducting our clinical evaluations and assessing your performance, we will recommend the technology that best suits your needs.
Entry-level hearing aids can often be an excellent choice.
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In general hearing aids should last between 4 and 5 years.
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If you’re not sure and convinced that you received an excellent service at our clinic and you’re not satisfied from your hearing aids, please return the hearing aids back to the clinic within 90 days of purchase for a full reimbursement.
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Absolutely!
We provide interest-free 4 months payment plan on any hearing aid of your choice.
This payment plan is managed directly in our clinic and is not affiliated with any bank or third-party financing institution. Our trust in our patients and community enables us to offer this payment plan option always at 0% interest!