Hearing Aids – The First Year
The Holistic Hearing Solutions Hearing Aid Success Journey
At Holistic Hearing Solutions, we don’t view hearing aids as a one-off fitting. We see successful hearing care as a guided journey, shaped over time by careful verification, education, and ongoing refinement.
Hearing aids work in partnership with your ears, your brain, and your everyday environments. That’s why our approach focuses on a supported, flexible first year, designed to help you adapt confidently and achieve long-term success — not just short-term improvement.
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A Flexible First Year, Designed for Success
Every person adapts to hearing aids differently. Some adjust quickly; others need time, fine-tuning, or additional support to feel truly comfortable.
For this reason, our hearing aid fittings include unlimited appointments in the first year. This allows us to:
- Make adjustments as your listening needs evolve
- Respond quickly if something doesn’t feel right
- Support brain adaptation without rushing or pressure
Our aim is not simply that you wear your hearing aids — but that you benefit from them fully.
What Your First Year Typically Includes
While every journey is individual, most clients experience a structured pathway:
A detailed assessment of your hearing, communication needs, and daily listening challenges.
Your devices are fitted and verified using objective measures such as
→ Real Ear Measurements (REMs)
Fine-tuning comfort, clarity, and real-world performance
→ Hearing Aid Reprogramming
Including proactive follow-ups around the 8-week mark, when subtle challenges often emerge
→ Existing Hearing Aid Optimisation
Preventative care and performance checks to keep devices working at their best
→ Hearing Aid Repair & Maintenance
A full hearing and device review to track changes and refine performance for the year ahead
Verified Outcomes — Not Guesswork
We do not rely on assumptions.
Our fittings are supported by:
- Real Ear Measurements (REMs) at every fitting
- Aided speech testing to assess real-world listening ability
- Outcome questionnaires to confirm benefit and satisfaction
These steps help ensure your hearing aids are not just turned on — but accurately matched to your hearing and listening goals.
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Education, Brain Training & Real-World Listening
Hearing is not just about the ears — it’s about how the brain interprets sound.
For clients who struggle in background noise, with fast speakers, or accented speech, we often recommend structured auditory training such as LACE AI, alongside practical communication strategies informed by evidence-based rehabilitation approaches.
We also take time to ensure you feel confident with:
- Device care and maintenance
- Mobile apps and accessories (including TV streamers)
- Understanding what to expect as your brain adapts to amplified sound
Why Many People Seek a Different Approach
Many clients come to us after experiencing:
- A single fitting with little or no follow-up
- No objective verification of their hearing aids
- Long waits for adjustments
- Seeing a different clinician at every visit
Continuity of care, verification, and time matter. These are core to how we practice.
Our Non-Negotiables
There are a few principles we always stand by:
- No set-and-forget fittings — verification is essential
- No rushing adaptation — everyone adjusts differently
- No device decisions without real-world testing
- No pressure to upgrade unless there is a genuine clinical reason
