Comprehensive Hearing Assessments in Nova Scotia
About 466 million people have disabling hearing loss worldwide, and estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) expect that number to include more than 900 million by the year 2050.
Comprehensive Hearing Assessments in Nova Scotia
About 466 million people have disabling hearing loss worldwide, and estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) expect that number to include more than 900 million by the year 2050.
Comprehensive Hearing Assessments in Nova Scotia
About 466 million people have disabling hearing loss worldwide, and estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) expect that number to include more than 900 million by the year 2050.
Early Hearing Tests Protect Your Health and Quality of Life
On average, individuals who have already begun to experience hearing loss wait seven years before scheduling a hearing test, increasing the amount of damage and the severity of a condition that would be easier to treat if addressed early on. During their seven-year wait, additional negative mental, physical, and psychological health conditions also develop, affecting relationships, productivity, and their quality of life.
The only way to be completely certain about whether your hearing is deteriorating is to measure it with a comprehensive hearing assessment, or hearing evaluation, by one of our hearing instrument specialists at Provincial Hearing.
What Happens During a Hearing Assessment?
Learn what to expect during a hearing assessment, from the initial conversation to the final results
A Conversation About You
A Conversation About You
We start our consultations with a conversation about you. Not because we’re nosey, but because we like to put you at ease and enjoy the opportunity to get to know you better.
Our conversation will include questions about your occupation and lifestyle, including hobbies, special interests, the types of leisure activities that you enjoy, your medical history, any medications you’re taking, and any family history related to hearing challenges.
From this conversation, we can identify how various activities, medical conditions, or genetic predispositions contribute to your hearing challenges. We follow the best practices of hearing care, which means that we also give you a chance to ask questions or express concerns related to your hearing loss and/or the hearing care services we provide.
We start our consultations with a conversation about you. Not because we’re nosey, but because we like to put you at ease and enjoy the opportunity to get to know you better.
Our conversation will include questions about your occupation and lifestyle, including hobbies, special interests, the types of leisure activities that you enjoy, your medical history, any medications you’re taking, and any family history related to hearing challenges.
From this conversation, we can identify how various activities, medical conditions, or genetic predispositions contribute to your hearing challenges. We follow the best practices of hearing care, which means that we also give you a chance to ask questions or express concerns related to your hearing loss and/or the hearing care services we provide.
Physical Examination Of Your Ears
The next phase of a hearing test at Provincial Hearing is a physical examination of your ears using an otoscope (a magnifying glass with a light on a tapered tip). Your hearing instrument specialist is evaluating the health of the ear canal and eardrum during this examination.
We’re also looking for any skin conditions, earwax accumulation, or the presence of other obstructions in your ear canal. In some cases, hearing restoration is as simple as removing earwax, a bug, or some other foreign object, while others involve reducing inflammation or removing a growth with a simple procedure.
Discussing Your Results
Discussing Your Results
To wrap up your comprehensive hearing assessment, your hearing instrument specialist will present you with the results and explain what each test means. Regardless of whether your tests indicate hearing loss, your hearing instrument specialist will provide you with the various options necessary to protect or improve your hearing, such as hearing protection for work or certain activities and hobbies, changes to medications or lifestyle habits, or the need for hearing aids. Our best practices include asking for your input during this process because, for us, the foundation of a viable hearing care partnership begins with transparency and trust.
To wrap up your comprehensive hearing assessment, your hearing instrument specialist will present you with the results and explain what each test means. Regardless of whether your tests indicate hearing loss, your hearing instrument specialist will provide you with the various options necessary to protect or improve your hearing, such as hearing protection for work or certain activities and hobbies, changes to medications or lifestyle habits, or the need for hearing aids. Our best practices include asking for your input during this process because, for us, the foundation of a viable hearing care partnership begins with transparency and trust.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hearing Assessments
Find clear answers to common questions about hearing assessments, so you know what to expect every step of the way
How often should I get my hearing tested?
How often should I get my hearing tested?
Does someone have to come with me to my hearing test?
Does someone have to come with me to my hearing test?
Who should I consult for a hearing test?
Who should I consult for a hearing test?
When can I expect the results from my hearing test?
When can I expect the results from my hearing test?
I already wear aids. Can I still go for a hearing test?
I already wear aids. Can I still go for a hearing test?
What should I do with the results?
What should I do with the results?
How long does a hearing test take?
How long does a hearing test take?
How do I prepare for a hearing test?
How do I prepare for a hearing test?
Schedule a Hearing Assessment
The only way to be completely certain about whether your hearing is deteriorating is to measure it with a comprehensive hearing assessment.
Contacting us to make an appointment for a hearing assessment is simple. Just submit the adjacent form, and a member of our team will call you to assist with scheduling.
Schedule a Hearing Assessment
The only way to be completely certain about whether your hearing is deteriorating is to measure it with a comprehensive hearing assessment.
Contacting us to make an appointment for a hearing assessment is simple. Just submit the adjacent form, and a member of our team will call you to assist with scheduling.
Schedule a Hearing Assessment
The only way to be completely certain about whether your hearing is deteriorating is to measure it with a comprehensive hearing assessment.
Contacting us to make an appointment for a hearing assessment is simple. Just submit the adjacent form, and a member of our team will call you to assist with scheduling.
Patient Stories
Hear from our patients about their experience at Provincial Hearing
Jacky B
Patient
"Annette and the team have made every visit a pleasant one, and I never hesitate to come in. I’m turning 100 this November..."
Wayne S
Patient
"Sparks Electrical Services is the best in the business. They were prompt, professional, and got the job done right the first time."
Bonnie E
Patient
"Make that call to Provincial. I spent more than expected, but the quality of care and improvement in my life has been worth every penny..."
Mike M
Patient
"Carol gave absolutely amazing service, fully explained the new workings of my new hearing aids and provided fine tuning for my hearing aids..."
Angela H
Patient
"Even music has become a renewed joy – I can finally make out song lyrics clearly again! I wouldn’t trust my hearing care with anyone else..."
Jacky B
Patient
"Annette and the team have made every visit a pleasant one, and I never hesitate to come in. I’m turning 100 this November..."
Wayne S
Patient
"Sparks Electrical Services is the best in the business. They were prompt, professional, and got the job done right the first time."
Bonnie E
Patient
"Make that call to Provincial. I spent more than expected, but the quality of care and improvement in my life has been worth every penny..."
Mike M
Patient
"Carol gave absolutely amazing service, fully explained the new workings of my new hearing aids and provided fine tuning for my hearing aids..."
Angela H
Patient
"Even music has become a renewed joy – I can finally make out song lyrics clearly again! I wouldn’t trust my hearing care with anyone else..."
Jacky B
Patient
"Annette and the team have made every visit a pleasant one, and I never hesitate to come in. I’m turning 100 this November..."
Wayne S
Patient
"Sparks Electrical Services is the best in the business. They were prompt, professional, and got the job done right the first time."
Bonnie E
Patient
"Make that call to Provincial. I spent more than expected, but the quality of care and improvement in my life has been worth every penny..."
Mike M
Patient
"Carol gave absolutely amazing service, fully explained the new workings of my new hearing aids and provided fine tuning for my hearing aids..."
Angela H
Patient
"Even music has become a renewed joy – I can finally make out song lyrics clearly again! I wouldn’t trust my hearing care with anyone else..."
Jacky B
Patient
"Annette and the team have made every visit a pleasant one, and I never hesitate to come in. I’m turning 100 this November..."
Wayne S
Patient
"Sparks Electrical Services is the best in the business. They were prompt, professional, and got the job done right the first time."
Bonnie E
Patient
"Make that call to Provincial. I spent more than expected, but the quality of care and improvement in my life has been worth every penny..."
Mike M
Patient
"Carol gave absolutely amazing service, fully explained the new workings of my new hearing aids and provided fine tuning for my hearing aids..."
Angela H
Patient
"Even music has become a renewed joy – I can finally make out song lyrics clearly again! I wouldn’t trust my hearing care with anyone else..."
Patient Stories
Hear from our patients about their experience at Provincial Hearing
Jacky B
Patient
"Annette and the team have made every visit a pleasant one, and I never hesitate to come in. I’m turning 100 this November..."
Wayne S
Patient
"Sparks Electrical Services is the best in the business. They were prompt, professional, and got the job done right the first time."
Bonnie E
Patient
"Make that call to Provincial. I spent more than expected, but the quality of care and improvement in my life has been worth every penny..."
Mike M
Patient
"Carol gave absolutely amazing service, fully explained the new workings of my new hearing aids and provided fine tuning for my hearing aids..."
Angela H
Patient
"Even music has become a renewed joy – I can finally make out song lyrics clearly again! I wouldn’t trust my hearing care with anyone else..."
Jacky B
Patient
"Annette and the team have made every visit a pleasant one, and I never hesitate to come in. I’m turning 100 this November..."
Wayne S
Patient
"Sparks Electrical Services is the best in the business. They were prompt, professional, and got the job done right the first time."
Bonnie E
Patient
"Make that call to Provincial. I spent more than expected, but the quality of care and improvement in my life has been worth every penny..."
Mike M
Patient
"Carol gave absolutely amazing service, fully explained the new workings of my new hearing aids and provided fine tuning for my hearing aids..."
Angela H
Patient
"Even music has become a renewed joy – I can finally make out song lyrics clearly again! I wouldn’t trust my hearing care with anyone else..."
Jacky B
Patient
"Annette and the team have made every visit a pleasant one, and I never hesitate to come in. I’m turning 100 this November..."
Wayne S
Patient
"Sparks Electrical Services is the best in the business. They were prompt, professional, and got the job done right the first time."
Bonnie E
Patient
"Make that call to Provincial. I spent more than expected, but the quality of care and improvement in my life has been worth every penny..."
Mike M
Patient
"Carol gave absolutely amazing service, fully explained the new workings of my new hearing aids and provided fine tuning for my hearing aids..."
Angela H
Patient
"Even music has become a renewed joy – I can finally make out song lyrics clearly again! I wouldn’t trust my hearing care with anyone else..."
Jacky B
Patient
"Annette and the team have made every visit a pleasant one, and I never hesitate to come in. I’m turning 100 this November..."
Wayne S
Patient
"Sparks Electrical Services is the best in the business. They were prompt, professional, and got the job done right the first time."
Bonnie E
Patient
"Make that call to Provincial. I spent more than expected, but the quality of care and improvement in my life has been worth every penny..."
Mike M
Patient
"Carol gave absolutely amazing service, fully explained the new workings of my new hearing aids and provided fine tuning for my hearing aids..."
Angela H
Patient
"Even music has become a renewed joy – I can finally make out song lyrics clearly again! I wouldn’t trust my hearing care with anyone else..."
Patient Stories
Hear from our patients about their experience at Provincial Hearing
Jacky B
Patient
"Annette and the team have made every visit a pleasant one, and I never hesitate to come in. I’m turning 100 this November..."
Wayne S
Patient
"Sparks Electrical Services is the best in the business. They were prompt, professional, and got the job done right the first time."
Bonnie E
Patient
"Make that call to Provincial. I spent more than expected, but the quality of care and improvement in my life has been worth every penny..."
Mike M
Patient
"Carol gave absolutely amazing service, fully explained the new workings of my new hearing aids and provided fine tuning for my hearing aids..."
Angela H
Patient
"Even music has become a renewed joy – I can finally make out song lyrics clearly again! I wouldn’t trust my hearing care with anyone else..."
Jacky B
Patient
"Annette and the team have made every visit a pleasant one, and I never hesitate to come in. I’m turning 100 this November..."
Wayne S
Patient
"Sparks Electrical Services is the best in the business. They were prompt, professional, and got the job done right the first time."
Bonnie E
Patient
"Make that call to Provincial. I spent more than expected, but the quality of care and improvement in my life has been worth every penny..."
Mike M
Patient
"Carol gave absolutely amazing service, fully explained the new workings of my new hearing aids and provided fine tuning for my hearing aids..."
Angela H
Patient
"Even music has become a renewed joy – I can finally make out song lyrics clearly again! I wouldn’t trust my hearing care with anyone else..."
Jacky B
Patient
"Annette and the team have made every visit a pleasant one, and I never hesitate to come in. I’m turning 100 this November..."
Wayne S
Patient
"Sparks Electrical Services is the best in the business. They were prompt, professional, and got the job done right the first time."
Bonnie E
Patient
"Make that call to Provincial. I spent more than expected, but the quality of care and improvement in my life has been worth every penny..."
Mike M
Patient
"Carol gave absolutely amazing service, fully explained the new workings of my new hearing aids and provided fine tuning for my hearing aids..."
Angela H
Patient
"Even music has become a renewed joy – I can finally make out song lyrics clearly again! I wouldn’t trust my hearing care with anyone else..."
Jacky B
Patient
"Annette and the team have made every visit a pleasant one, and I never hesitate to come in. I’m turning 100 this November..."
Wayne S
Patient
"Sparks Electrical Services is the best in the business. They were prompt, professional, and got the job done right the first time."
Bonnie E
Patient
"Make that call to Provincial. I spent more than expected, but the quality of care and improvement in my life has been worth every penny..."
Mike M
Patient
"Carol gave absolutely amazing service, fully explained the new workings of my new hearing aids and provided fine tuning for my hearing aids..."
Angela H
Patient
"Even music has become a renewed joy – I can finally make out song lyrics clearly again! I wouldn’t trust my hearing care with anyone else..."
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