Virtual vs In-Person Hearing Loss Assessment

by Jennifer Abbott | Oct 22, 2020 | Client Resources, Hearing Test

When getting information, tips, and recommendations online it is extremely important to ensure your sources are credible. .

Virtual vs In-Person Hearing Loss Assessment

The first place the average person looks for answers to any problem these days is online. With such a convenient method for accessing a huge library of information, it is really no surprise that the world wide web would be the first stop for solutions. However, when getting information, tips, and recommendations online it is extremely important to ensure your sources are credible. An abundance of misinformation and an endless line of potential swindlers can quickly lead you down the wrong path.

Are Online Hearing Tests Accurate?

If you are experiencing symptoms of hearing loss you may have been searching for answers online to see what type of assistance is required and available. As you may have noticed there is an extensive selection of online hearing tests available to assess your possible hearing loss. While these are online hearing tests are becoming more sophisticated, they are certainly no replacement for a professional diagnosis.

How do online hearing tests work?

Online hearing tests typically consist of a series of questions followed by a sequence of tones and sounds to check your hearing ability and accuracy.

Can online hearing tests provide an accurate assessment?

In short, there is no real way for an online hearing test to deliver an accurate assessment no matter how sophisticated it is. Too many external factors can come into play to impact the results. For one thing, there is no way for an online test to take the background noise you are exposed to into account. Also, the sounds you are hearing will only be as good as the quality of the speakers they are coming through. Plus, there is no way for an online test to detect any physical or structural damage to the anatomy of the ear.

Are online hearing tests useful?

While the results of an online hearing test will not offer a definitive and accurate assessment, it can still be beneficial. An online test may provide a good indication if further assessment is needed for your hearing loss. Especially if an online hearing test is the first step towards taking action to address hearing loss issues, then it can be very helpful to get on the right path to treatment and management.

Virtual and Mobile Hearing Services

While generic online hearing tests are not likely to provide you with the answers you are looking for about hearing loss, there are virtual and mobile hearing services available to give you the information you seek without even having to leave the house.

Virtual Assessment

A great way to get the ball rolling is through a virtual meeting with a hearing professional. This can help determine if an in person evaluation is necessary. This is a good way for the experts to get some background information and perform a few light tests to determine the severity of the hearing loss and what the appropriate next steps should be.

Mobile Hearing Services

For people in the Greater Vancouver area, complete mobile hearing aid and hearing clinic services are available with Hear at Home. Individuals struggling with mobility issues, or for those that just may not have the time or the means to get to a clinic, these services can be tremendously beneficial.

Hearing assessments need to be done by a professional in order to get a comprehensive picture of your auditory health. A hearing professional will take into account your work and lifestyle history, hearing loss symptoms and how long you’ve been having them, and relevant medical information. The physical make up of the ear also varies from person to person, and a professional can also check for wax or fluid buildup and damage to the tiny hairs in the inner crucial to hearing ability.

For a precise diagnosis of hearing loss severity, a range of potential variables and external factors must be considered. If you are experiencing any symptoms of hearing loss, taking early action can help minimize the damage and impact on daily life.

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Jennifer Abbott

Jennifer Abbott brings over 25 years of experience in business. She has worked in multiple industries, including insurance brokerage, aviation, and health. Her career journey enabled her to acquire impeccable skills to help people find solutions in any situation. Jennifer is well travelled. She has lived and worked in Dubai for award-winning Emirates Airline. Jennifer has enjoyed working in a multicultural environment. Her offshore work empowered her to learn about various cultures from over 100 different nationalities. Upon her return home, Jennifer pursued her studies as a Hearing Aid Practitioner. While working in a hearing clinic, she became aware of some people’s challenges getting to their appointment. She realized that those people were not getting the proper hearing aid help they needed, which compromised their hearing. People’s struggles inspired her to establish the first unique 100% mobile hearing clinic in the lower mainland. As the founder of Hear at Home Mobile Hearing Clinic, Jennifer’s mission is to improve her client’s quality of life at any age. She has in-depth experience with hearing testing fitting, recommending hearing aids and working with older populations suffering from cognitive decline and Dementia.

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							Jenifer and her staff are amazing. Very kind and considerate when dealing with their clients. Would highly recommend them to anyone who needs hearing aids, especially if your loved one is in a care home and you are not able to be there. They always provide their timeframe and are reliable with it. Thank you to all of you at Hear at Home - you have made our lives easier.
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				Colleen Hawkins			

							Many thanks to Jennifer who went above and beyond with her customer service! My mother was hospitalized after breaking her hip. She relied on her hearing aids to hear what doctors and physiotherapists were telling her. Unfortunately one of the hearing aids stopped working. I dropped the aid off at the Hear at Home office on a Friday afternoon. The following day Jennifer had fixed it and offered me to pick it up that evening at her home (I couldn't pick it up during office hours), otherwise we would have had to wait til Tuesday. Then on Sunday we were having difficulties getting that hearing aid to stay in her ear. Jennifer had me bring it back to her home Sunday evening to make some adjustments.  Its very impressive that Jennifer went out of her way, on her days off, to help my mother in a time of need. Thank you so much, Jennifer, you rock!
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				Margaret Eldridge			

							Both my husband and I received very knowledgeable and caring assistance from Hear at home. Jennifer really cares about her clients and is always willing to go above and beyond with her excellent service and friendly manner. So pleased with my first experience with hearing aids.
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				William Broughton			

							I was very pleased to get my hearing test then the hearing aids so quickly. I had a single old hearing aid and I needed two. I am in my 90's and my hearing is poor. The two new hearing aids a re a great improvement. My experience with Jennifer and with her office staff was wonderful. Professional and competent describe it well. I recommend her services to anyone with poor hearing.
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				Janet Pursell			

							After my family noted that they had to repeat things to me and I had also noted that I was missing parts of conversations, I contacted Hear At Home for assistance.  I encountered professional, friendly and personalized service which included a hearing assessment, education on hearing loss and a review of hearing aid options.  I found out that my hearing loss was limited to one ear and I was fitted with a hearing aid that is so small that it is almost invisible!  I can now hear much better in social and work situations and would highly recommend Hear At Home for its exceptional service! 

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				Lo Hayes			

							Jennifer and the team were fantastic. I was greeted with such a kind energy, they offered me a bubly, and they offered kind and compassionate care for my ear wax extraction. I said casually ‘oh I wish I could see it’ and quickly Jennifer set up a camera so I could see inside my ear. Can’t recommend enough for kindness, professionalism, and able to hear perfectly again 🙂
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							I went online looking for a hearing aid service that could go to my 95 year old mother’s extended care home. I came across Hear at Home, and they were fantastic!  They made the whole process very easy, provided an excellent assessment and plan Including follow up, and recommended the perfect hearing aid solution for my mother’s needs. The pricing was very competitive given the special circumstances.  What I appreciated most, was that they made my mother feel very comfortable throughout the process.  Highly recommended!  Paul Livingston
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				Marianne Ketchen			

							A few years back I met up with Jennifer and she recommended and fitted me with a crossover hearing aid system.  It was amazing and emotional to find and hear my voice again after a 40 year hearing loss.  Jennifer continues to support me and my hearing and hearing aid needs with such professional and unique finesse, even though I now live on the island.  Hear at Home is a leader in their industry and Jennifer is an amazing person to work with.
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				Suzanne Allan			

							Jennifer has gone above and beyond our expectations. She is so caring, professional and respectful. She knew just how to talk to my 88 year old father to help him feel comfortable with his first hearing aids, which wasn't easy. Even if you don't have limited mobility I would recommend her personal touch over a clinic!
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