Ask an Audiologist:
What to Expect and What to Ask
You're Not Alone and You're Not Imagining It
Hearing loss is more common than you might think. In fact, nearly 1 in 5 adults in Canada experiences some level of hearing loss that affects their ability to understand speech.
If you’ve been turning up the volume, asking people to repeat themselves, or feeling left out of conversations, we’re here to help you get clarity.
A visit to a hearing care professional is the first step in understanding what’s really going on and how to move forward.
Hearing Is More Than Ears It's Brain Work Too
Hearing isn’t just about collecting sound; it’s about making sense of it.
Every sound you hear is processed through a complex system: your outer ear funnels sound, your middle and inner ear convert it into nerve signals, and your brain interprets those signals into meaningful words and experiences.
Hearing care is about understanding this entire process, from the physical to the neurological and identifying where things might be getting in the way.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Meet Your Hearing Professional
After a warm welcome, we start by learning about you, your lifestyle, and your hearing goals. We encourage you to bring a spouse or friend with you.
Discuss Your Hearing History
We'll explore what you’ve been noticing, where you struggle most to hear, and what improvement would mean for your daily life.
Full Hearing Assessment
This includes a physical exam of your ears and a series of tests to determine:
- How well you hear different frequencies
- How clearly you hear speech
- How your results compare to typical hearing ranges
Review Your Results & Recommendations
We’ll explain your results clearly and offer next-step options based on your needs, from referrals to hearing aids to ongoing care, with no pressure.
What Should I Ask?
We’ve got you covered.
Here are the top questions our clients ask (or wish they had asked!).
These help you make informed decisions and feel confident about your next steps:
Download the Printable Checklist:
Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Audiologist PDF
Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Audiologist
Do I have hearing loss? If so, what kind?
Is my hearing loss the same in both ears?
Will my hearing stay the same or change over time?
How does my hearing compare to others my age?
What options do you recommend to improve my hearing?
What happens if I wait or do nothing?
Would hearing aids help me?
What type of hearing aids would suit:
- My lifestyle?
- My specific hearing loss?
- The places where I struggle most?
Can hearing aids connect with my phone or TV?
If you had my exact hearing loss, what would you do?
How to Prepare for Your Appointment
- Bring someone you trust - they can offer helpful insight and support as you work together to improve communication and better understand your hearing needs.
- Think about your daily life - where do you struggle to hear?
- Talk to those close to you - they may have insights you haven’t noticed.
This visit is a two-way exchange: We learn about your hearing. You learn about the options available to make life easier, clearer, and more connected.
Still Have Questions?
Reach out any time. We’re happy to answer anything before, during, or after your appointment to help you explore your options with no pressure to purchase.
