Wellness

[kaydee50]

I made an appointment for a "free" hearing test at a local audiologist.  I don't have any hearing problems that I'm aware of (!!) but the website suggested getting a baseline test since hearing is not included in any physicals that I know of.

The test is supposed to take about an hour.  Has anyone had one of these tests?  

TIA!

[deepwaterdotter]

I had a hearing test at Costco before purchasing my hearing aids from them.  An hour is about  the time it took to complete my test.

[LizzieInSRQ]

Ive had a bazillion of them since I started losing my hearing at 12 yrs old due to ear infections. 45 years worth.

[RedTop]

@kaydee50 

If you want your hearing tested, I would go about this in a different way.   

My medical doctor does a very basic hearing test in his office.  A low score gets you referred to a local ENT/audiology practice where you are given an in depth hearing exam, that will be paid as a medical exam by your insurance.   If you need hearing aids, you will not be taxed on the purchase, due to this being a medical need.  

What you have responded to is a solicitation ad by an audiologist, who may have special requirements attached to that "free" hearing test.   

[Kachina624]

@kaydee50    RedTop is right.  Ask yourself, "What's in it for the audiologist"?  He's not donating an hour of his time for nothing. 

[ScrapHappy]

I had a hearing test years ago at an ENT office.  Your go into this "box" thing where all the equipement is and she's outside of it giving directions.  

[gumboluver]

AARP offers free hearing tests over the phone for their members

[GenXmuse]

I'd be careful with those solicitations that will want to sell something to you and most likely will find a reason to. I'd definitely start with my primary provider.  I've heard horror stories of these places trying to gouge older adults.  

[Carmie]

My husband has.  He has been hearing impaired for years, but would not accept it and was in denial.

He now wears hearing aids.

I have never been tested and I know I don't need to be.  My hearing is exceptional. It always has been.  I can hear a pin drop accross the room.  I hear things before my dogs do.

I wish my vision was just half as good as my ears.

[OKPrincess]

I had my hearing checked over Christmas by an audiologist at the request of my student doctor niece. She works there when school isn't in session.

After the test I was informed I have no hearing in my right ear.  Also a hearing aid would not help at all since turning the hearing aid louder would muffle all sounds to the right ear.

I have heard many places can be rip offs so be wary before you make a purchase.

He will refer me to a specialist if I opt for a (name escapes me) transplant.