Comment-What make are your hearing aids and how long have you worn them?
I have 2 Phonac behind -the- ear hearing aids and a Phonac FM system. My first hearing aid was was a small one that I started wearing when I was in my 30's. That was over 20 years ago and my hearing has continued to decline. My loss is rated severe now. I have investigated all the new technology and gone to specialists and conventions. Closed captions for TV and my Cap Tel phone are a great help. My cell phone is a Nextel one that is extremely loud (but also distorted)when I put it on speaker mode .Thank goodness for my husband who helps me in so many ways.
The hearing loss made teaching almost impossible the last few years especially with all the background noise. As a result ,I retired last year. Not hearing makes social and all kinds of situations difficult. I may end up being a candidate for a cochlear implant but will put it off till am desperate.
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Hi sorry to hear about your problems have you tried disposable hearing aids people who have tried them often comment on the many benefits that they receive compared to the traditional models. Although they are the most expensive hearing aids on the market today due to their sophistication, they are well worth the money. When someone starts wearing them for the first time it seems that the sound of their own voice is too loud; it can take a few weeks to adjust to the new device.
John Stevens
I have not been offered these models. I will have to look into it further at the I did try the new basket - open air type but not strong enough for my loss. I am not sure they are an option for severe hearing loss that is not a normal type of loss( cookie bite loss- loss in the middle ranges). I can't imagine paying anymore than I do which is about 2,500 for each...NYU doctors said implantible aids may be an option for me in the future.
Going by my experience and having several brands of hearing aids- they all make your voice sound loud- at first.Then, you adjust. Raindrops , air conditioners and all background noise can drive you crazy!!!
Have you asked your ear consultant if you would be a suitable Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) candidate? You're more than welcome to e-mail me about this either via the Baby Surprise Jacket group or via my BellaOnline site, I wear two BAHA's and find them absolutely marvellous. Of course there is the occasional problem but life is far better with two BAHA's than no hearing aid at all!
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