Regular care, no transport required.
North Shore Hearing coordinates directly with communities to establish a regular clinic presence. Residents are seen on-site, on an ongoing basis.
Clinic is scheduled
North Shore Hearing coordinates with the community to establish a regular clinic schedule. Residents are notified in advance of each visit.
Seen on-site
Dr. Aussem sets up in a designated space within the community and sees residents as he would in the office, with no need to leave the building.
Ongoing care
Follow-up appointments, adjustments, and new concerns are addressed at the next scheduled visit, or through mobile care in the interim if something is urgent.
Untreated hearing loss should not come down to transportation.
Hearing loss is among the most common and most undertreated conditions in older adults, and access is a significant reason. Getting to an audiology appointment means arranging transportation, coordinating with staff, and managing the demands of a trip out. For many residents, those logistics are enough to push the appointment indefinitely. An on-site clinic eliminates all of it.
Residents are seen in a familiar setting by the same audiologist at each visit, which builds continuity an occasional outside referral does not. The care is not limited to hearing aid checks: evaluations, fittings, earwax removal, device guidance, and tinnitus consultations are all available on-site.
Comprehensive hearing care, available on-site.
Clinic visits are not limited to routine checks. Here is the full scope of what residents can access without leaving their community.
- Full diagnostic hearing evaluations conducted on-site, with results reviewed and explained the same day
- Hearing aid fittings and adjustments verified with Real Ear Measurement using portable clinical equipment
- Earwax removal without the need to coordinate off-site transportation or involve outside staff
- Assistive listening device recommendations for residents and guidance on setup within their living space
- Tinnitus assessment and management for residents experiencing persistent ringing or buzzing
- Coordination with facility staff and referring physicians as part of each resident's broader care plan
Hearing care is part of whole-person care.
Untreated hearing loss in older adults is associated with cognitive decline, social withdrawal, depression, and an increased risk of falls. These are not abstract statistics. A resident who cannot follow conversations at the dinner table gradually stops joining them. A resident who cannot clearly hear a staff member's instruction is at greater risk of a miscommunication that affects their safety. Treating hearing loss on-site, as part of a resident's overall care plan, addresses these risks directly and consistently.
North Shore Hearing's clinics are designed to integrate naturally into a community's existing care structure. Dr. Aussem communicates with referring physicians and facility staff, provides documentation appropriate for care records, and maintains a consistent presence across visits so that each resident is known over time rather than seen as a new patient at every appointment. The goal is an ongoing relationship that serves each resident's hearing health as it changes.
If your community does not currently have a scheduled clinic and you would like to explore whether a partnership makes sense, contact the North Shore Hearing office directly. Dr. Aussem evaluates each community individually to confirm that the setup allows him to deliver the same standard of care he provides in the office, and that residents have consistent access to what they need between visits.
Good to know
How do I find out if my community has a scheduled clinic?
Contact the North Shore Hearing office at 414-906-1145. We can confirm whether your community is on the current schedule and, if not, discuss whether a partnership would be a good fit for the residents there.
What services are available during an on-site clinic visit?
On-site clinics cover hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings and adjustments with Real Ear Measurement, earwax removal, assistive device recommendations, and tinnitus consultations. Most ongoing hearing care can be addressed without residents leaving the community.
Do residents need to arrange any transportation?
No. Dr. Aussem comes to the community and sees residents in a designated space within the building. There is no need to schedule transportation, coordinate with outside staff, or leave the facility for a routine hearing care appointment.
Can family members attend the on-site appointment?
Yes. Family members are welcome, and their involvement can be helpful, particularly when residents are discussing new hearing aids or making decisions about their care. Dr. Aussem encourages family participation when residents want it.
How often does Dr. Aussem visit each community?
Visit frequency varies by community and resident need. Dr. Aussem works with each facility to establish a schedule that gives residents consistent access to care, with the option for mobile care between visits if something comes up that cannot wait.
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