A comprehensive hearing and hearing aid evaluation and second opinion for existing hearing aid users to maximize your technology and turn around your hearing experience.
Schedule Your OptimizationWhy So Many Hearing Aids Underperform
At Elevate Audiology, we’ve been asked to help many individuals who acquired their hearing aids through a local office or were new to the area. These individuals already had hearing aids but couldn’t hear very well with them. What’s particularly concerning is that most of these patients wore some of the most advanced, modern hearing aid technology.
Yet they all report similar experiences: their hearing aids don’t fit well, speech still isn’t clear, they still cannot understand conversations in background noise, and they hear the same with or without their hearing aids on. For many, it had reached the point where they were ready to give up on hearing aid treatment altogether.
We identified that their dissatisfaction was consistently due to one or more of the following: they were wearing the wrong hearing aids for their hearing loss, they were improperly counseled, their hearing aids were mechanically malfunctioning or their hearing aids were not programmed properly to their hearing loss prescription or their anatomy.
Our 3-Step Elevate 180TM Review Process
Our comprehensive Elevate180™ Review appointment with our experienced Doctors of Audiology follows a systematic approach powered by The Elevate Hearing Pathway™ to maximize your technology and increase your understanding of your hearing abilities and limitations.
1. Listening and Learning
We identify all your areas of hearing difficulty and establish your top hearing priorities. Everyone has different wants, needs and values, which must be considered when evaluating your current treatment plan.
2. Comprehensive Evaluation
We evaluate your physical ear health, perform a comprehensive hearing evaluation beyond the beeps, including speech-in-noise testing and establishing your current hearing loss prescription to compare against your hearing aid programming.
3. Hearing Aid Performance Analysis
We evaluate the current programming and performance capabilities of your existing hearing aids, including diagnostic testing to ensure devices meet manufacturer specifications, review of digital feature settings and Real Ear Measurement to verify proper programming.
Three Possible Outcomes
After completing your Elevate180™ Review, we’ll provide one of three recommendations to turn around your hearing experience:…
Outcome #1: Already Optimized
Your hearing aids are already optimized (rare, but possible if you’ve been seeing a provider who follows Best Practices). Perhaps you would benefit from additional tools and strategies to improve your performance.
Outcome #2: Refit Program Needed
You have the right hearing aids to treat your hearing loss, but they need our Elevate180™ Refit program powered by The Elevate Hearing Pathway™ to maximize your technology and improve your experience.
Outcome #3: New technology Required
Your hearing aids cannot optimally treat your hearing loss due to age or feature limitations, requiring new technology with our ElevatedFit™ program powered by The Elevate Hearing Pathway™.
What Your Elevate 180TM Review Includes
Each Elevate180™ Review includes the following key components, designed to help you gain an increased understanding of your abilities and limitations while maximizing your current technology.
Complete Hearing Aid Diagnostic Testing
Comprehensive analysis of your hearing abilities
Hearing Aid Verification
Precise verification of current programming with Real-Ear Measures and hearing aid health analysis
Expert Audiologist Consultation
Personalized recommendations from our team
Detailed Performance Report
Clear path forward for optimal hearing
Discover Your Hearing Potential
By the end of your Elevate180™ Review, you will know if your hearing aids are helping you hear your absolute best and, if not, what you need to do to make that a reality. Through The Elevate Hearing Pathway™, our detailed assessment provides clarity about your current situation and a clear path forward to turning around your hearing experience.
Many of our patients express surprise at how much better they can hear after we maximize their existing technology through proper optimization and appreciate the significant amount of time we’ve spent with them. For others, understanding their hearing abilities and limitations helps them make informed decisions about their next steps. In either case, you’ll leave with a complete understanding of your hearing situation and realistic expectations for improvement.
Our team of audiologists at Elevate Audiology takes pride in our thorough, evidence-based approach powered by The Elevate Hearing Pathway™. We’ve helped countless hearing aid users who were previously disappointed with their devices turn around their experience 180 degrees. Whether by maximizing your current technology, providing tools and strategies or recommending appropriate new devices or accessories, we’re committed to finding the best solution for your hearing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Elevate180™ Review different from a regular hearing test?
Our Elevate180™ Review is specifically designed for existing hearing aid users who want to turn around their hearing experience. Using The Elevate Hearing Pathway™, we not only test your hearing but also comprehensively evaluate your current hearing aids’ performance to maximize your technology and increase your understanding of your abilities and limitations.
What if my hearing aids are relatively new?
Even new hearing aids can have programming or fitting issues. Our review process can identify these problems and often significantly improve performance through proper adjustment and verification procedures.
Do I need to bring anything to my Elevate180™ Review appointment?
Yes, please bring your current hearing aids, any accessories you use with them, and if possible, previous hearing test results. It’s also helpful to bring a family member or friend who can provide additional perspective on your hearing difficulties.
How quickly will I notice improvements if issues are found?
If we find that your hearing aids simply need reprogramming through our Elevate180™ Refit program powered by The Elevate Hearing Pathway™, many patients notice their experience turning around right away, with continued optimization over the following weeks. Our process maximizes your technology to deliver the best possible results.
What makes Elevate180™ Review different from other second opinion services?
Our Elevate180™ Review uses The Elevate Hearing Pathway™ with diagnostic test box measures and Real Ear Measurement verification – equipment and procedures that many clinics don’t utilize. This allows us to objectively maximize your technology and increase your understanding of your hearing abilities and limitations.
