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The art and science of a personalised fit
Precision Care Tailored to You
At Perth Hearing &Tinnitus Clinic, we believe that hearing care is never “one size fits all”. Your specific hearing prescription was created using a combination of clinical expertise and specialised tools selected specifically for your unique type of hearing loss.
For many of our patients, this includes the use of Real-Ear Measurement (REM), a gold-standard verification tool used to measure exactly how a hearing aid performs within the unique physical bends and widths of an ear canal. While REM is a powerful “gap closer” for many complex fittings, it is just one of many specialised tools in our clinical toolkit. Whether your fit was verified through REM, speech mapping, or personalised fine tuning, you can be confident that your settings are matched to evidence-based targets designed to help you hear your best.
Maximising Your Results
A precise fitting is a vital foundation, but the real magic happens as your brain and lifestyle interact with that clear sound. Hearing is a partnership between your technology and your brain’s ability to process speech in the real world.
3 Tips for Ongoing Success
- Consistency is Key: Your brain needs practice to process speech clearly, so wearing your devices all day helps you.
- Location Matters: Even with a perfect fit, sitting with your back to a wall or choosing a quiet corner in a restaurant helps your brain focus on the conversation that matters.
- Communication is a Team Sport: Visual cues like facial expressions and lip movements remain essential tools for understanding speech, even with the best technology.
Maintenance & Community
Cleaning for your devices
The change in season is a great time to ensure your technology is performing at its peak. Keeping your microphone ports and wax traps clear allows your devices to continue delivering the precise sound levels we established during your fitting.
Signs It’s Time for A Tune-up:
- Listening Fatigue: If you feel you are straining to follow conversations again, your brain might be working too hard.
- Environmental Changes: If you’ve started new hobbies or changed your daily routine, we can fine-tune your settings to match these new soundscapes.
- Warranty Check: If you purchased your devices in 2023, your warranty may be close to expiring. We can perform a professional Clean & Check to ensure everything is in top shape before your coverage ends.
Did You Know?
- Brain Training: Hearing is like exercise; the more consistently you “show up” by wearing your devices, the stronger your brain’s ability to filter out background noise becomes.
- Daily Maintenance: A quick daily wipe with a soft, dry cloth removes oils and debris that can affect the sound quality of your personalised fit.
- Safe Cleaning: Alcohol-based wipes can damage the delicate materials of your hearing aids; always use products specifically designed for hearing technology.
- Community Impact: If you have old devices you no longer use, they can be donated to organizations like the Lions Club to be refurbished for those in need.
Staying Connected to Your Care
We are honoured to be your neighborhood audiologists. We love celebrating your milestones and hearing your stories. If you have questions about your settings or would like to schedule a routine “Clean & Check,” we are always here to help.
