Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Scottie Mom

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5. Get a good audiologist.

Sat Jul 10, 2021, 06:02 PM

Jul 2021

Last edited Sat Jul 10, 2021, 06:35 PM - Edit history (1)

And get aids that are fitted to your ear canals - whether CIC or over the ear. If your ears are sensitive, lubricate the aid with ear jelly before inserting. Also get aids that can be adjusted by an app on your phone.

I’ve worn hearing aids for a long time. They are like eye glasses - need adjustments and re-fitting regularly.

I like CIC better than over the ear. But IMO, do not get the tiny ones. Also, I recommend rechargeable ones.

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Any Hearing Aid users here? I'm having trouble. [View all] leftieNanner Jul 2021 OP

I know one thing True Blue American Jul 2021 #1

The Over-the-counter thing also has me thinking leftieNanner Jul 2021 #3

People think their True Blue American Jul 2021 #23

I use oticon in the ear, and find them more than adequate. pbmus Jul 2021 #2

Thanks for the suggestion leftieNanner Jul 2021 #4

Keep in mind True Blue American Jul 2021 #24

I have used Oticon also. No problems. secondwind Jul 2021 #19

Get a good audiologist. Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #5

Good Tips leftieNanner Jul 2021 #6

You're very welcome. Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #12

My husband reminded me leftieNanner Jul 2021 #16

Been there and done that, too! Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #17

Perfect advice True Blue American Jul 2021 #25

I have in-the-ear hearing aids from Costcto DavidDvorkin Jul 2021 #7

May I ask how much they cost? leftieNanner Jul 2021 #10

It's been a while, but I think they were around $1800 total DavidDvorkin Jul 2021 #11

Thank you. leftieNanner Jul 2021 #14

It's important to like your audiologist and feel comfortable. Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #18

Starkey has a 3 year guarantee. True Blue American Jul 2021 #26

Widex are the best I've tried. The Wizard Jul 2021 #8

I know my hearing isn't great. Tomconroy Jul 2021 #9

I'm on Medicare and there is no coverage for hearing aids leftieNanner Jul 2021 #13

Without the insurance coverage Tomconroy Jul 2021 #15

Do you have Medicare Advantage? True Blue American Jul 2021 #27

I use Beltone digital behind the ear aids. They're expensive, but they work well. tblue37 Jul 2021 #20

Thanks for the information leftieNanner Jul 2021 #21

I've never replaced them. Their gain can be adjusted as my hearing gets worse. I do have tblue37 Jul 2021 #22

That is important. True Blue American Jul 2021 #28

You do have to take care of them. True Blue American Jul 2021 #29