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In reply to the discussion: Okay. I admit it. I need hearing aids... [View all]True Blue American
(18,161 posts)43. One thing I will tell you
With the new hearing aids you can click out background noise, making the aids better than human hearing in a crowded room. I just did because neighbors have lawnmowers going on both sides of me! Now, I can hear the TV.
And, for new wearers patience is the thing because you have to retrain your brain to listen Will not happen in a day,or. Week!
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The hearing aid industry is a total racket. Even glancing at the Costco prices...
NurseJackie
Mar 2019
#5
Before I was able to afford hearing aids, I bought an inexpensive amplifier from Radio Shack and use
tblue37
Mar 2019
#3
I'm considering something like that. I wonder if my smartphone can double as a hearing aid...
NurseJackie
Mar 2019
#6
Back in the late 1980s there were no cell phones, so I didn't have the option to try that.
tblue37
Mar 2019
#14
Thanks for the info. I will check into. Take care, and thanks again for the info. It's ...
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2019
#59
It'll take years but you're on the way! I didn't realize that you now can control the particular ..
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2019
#61
Too bad Saturday Night Live no longer supports people with hearing problems ...
JustABozoOnThisBus
Mar 2019
#8
Can you msg. me the headphones information too? I'm getting ready to get some. Thank you! nt
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2019
#60
Fortunately, I don't have issues on the phone (not much anyway) but I do...
NurseJackie
Mar 2019
#39
I hate to hear people knock hearing aids, what I'm seeing is the price of these aids are ...
SWBTATTReg
Mar 2019
#26
Nonsense, you are young and spirited at heart as we all are! I think it's a 'what are...
SWBTATTReg
Mar 2019
#40
At some point, I'm going to try some of the newer OTC amps that have digital programs
Hoyt
Mar 2019
#33