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Ditkaless Wonders

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Rock Concerts and loud stereos, outboard motors and un-mufflered farm equipment, and firearms have my hearing very deteriorated.  It has been suggested to me by another poster (thank you Stealthycat) that I should address the matter with alacrity.  He is likely correct.  Share with me, if you will be so kind, your experiences.  Brands, models types to avoid, and brands, models, types that have been pleasing.

 
Ditkaless Wonders said:
Rock Concerts and loud stereos, outboard motors and un-mufflered farm equipment, and firearms have my hearing very deteriorated.  It has been suggested to me by another poster (thank you Stealthycat) that I should address the matter with alacrity.  He is likely correct.  Share with me, if you will be so kind, your experiences.  Brands, models types to avoid, and brands, models, types that have been pleasing.
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Eh?

Seriously, I wish I could help but my hearing issues are more attention driven.

I do know that my pop did some research not too long ago and it seemed to be pretty dang expensive in his opinion. We tried to explain to him that hearing is worth the money - he did not budge.

I got a little tinnitus from similar things as you describe.

Has anyone tried any of the "hunter's ears" type devices? I know that lack what real hearing aids offer, but maybe I could get my pop to try one.

 
Ditkaless Wonders said:
Rock Concerts and loud stereos, outboard motors and un-mufflered farm equipment, and firearms have my hearing very deteriorated.  It has been suggested to me by another poster (thank you Stealthycat) that I should address the matter with alacrity.  He is likely correct.  Share with me, if you will be so kind, your experiences.  Brands, models types to avoid, and brands, models, types that have been pleasing.
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My suggestion is to see an audiologist.  I have a good friend who is one in the Phoenix area, and they're going to be the ones that are test you out and get you set up with the right equipment.  I'm not an expert, but I don't think this is the same as getting readers or something when you can't see things up close.

 
I've been using Oticon (minirite I think) for about 3+ years now. Newer ones are rechargeable which is nice as batteries typically last about 5 days.

When you need them,  you need them. I found that they were life changing. I felt more involved at work, with family etc. However, they can only do so much. The frequencies where my loss is most profound covers a lot of speech, especially children and women. With these I still struggle and often use cc when watching TV with lots of dialogue.

Mine were $5500+ for the pair. A large, but necessary investment IMO.

State requirements for practitioners may vary. It may not need to be a doctor, who can dispense hearing aids. I chose a doctor. It included a couple follow ups.

Good luck.

 
brun said:
When you need them,  you need them. I found that they were life changing. I felt more involved at work, with family etc. However, they can only do so much. The frequencies where my loss is most profound covers a lot of speech, especially children and women. With these I still struggle and often use cc when watching TV with lots of dialogue.
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Great description. I will try to use it on my pop.

Thnx.

 
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brun said:
I've been using Oticon (minirite I think) for about 3+ years now. Newer ones are rechargeable which is nice as batteries typically last about 5 days.

When you need them,  you need them. I found that they were life changing. I felt more involved at work, with family etc. However, they can only do so much. The frequencies where my loss is most profound covers a lot of speech, especially children and women. With these I still struggle and often use cc when watching TV with lots of dialogue.

Mine were $5500+ for the pair. A large, but necessary investment IMO.

State requirements for practitioners may vary. It may not need to be a doctor, who can dispense hearing aids. I chose a doctor. It included a couple follow ups.

Good luck.
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I do have trouble hearing in the frequency in which my wife speaks. Probably better if this is physiological rather than psychological.  Anyhow, I have an appointment with my primary care physician, and this will be among the matters discussed. It will be interesting to see how much autonomy, if any, I get in selecting an appliance.

Keep the discussion coming.  FEEL FREE TO YELL AT ME DURING THE DISCUSSSION SINCE, AS I SAID, MY HEARING IS GOING!

 
Ditkaless Wonders said:
I do have trouble hearing in the frequency in which my wife speaks. Probably better if this is physiological rather than psychological.  Anyhow, I have an appointment with my primary care physician, and this will be among the matters discussed. It will be interesting to see how much autonomy, if any, I get in selecting an appliance.

Keep the discussion coming.  FEEL FREE TO YELL AT ME DURING THE DISCUSSSION SINCE, AS I SAID, MY HEARING IS GOING!
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Unless you're young,  I think under 22 or 19 (can't remember) or a veteran who has coverage because the hearing loss is attributed to your service. You're most likely paying out of pocket. So, you'll only be limited by your wallet and the provider's affiliations.

 
Ditkaless Wonders said:
 It will be interesting to see how much autonomy, if any, I get in selecting an appliance.
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I have a life-long degenerative condition (short explanation: brittle cochleae) and have been wearing hearing aids for a couple of decades now. Depending on your practitioner, you should be allowed a wide-range of options, but your hearing specialist s going to guide you to one brand/style. Optimistically, it may be because this person has had good success or thinks that it will be ideal for your situation, but realistically, it may be because that person gets a little more juice from your purchase if you buy that specific product.

Just like with any major purchase, get enough information from the hearing specialist so that you can do some research on your own before you take a plunge. If your practitioner isn't giving you options, go to someone else.

 
So these are the threads we have now, huh? I mean, I know it was inevitable but I'm not really looking forward to "Depends Alternatives: Whacha Got?

 
Plorfu said:
So these are the threads we have now, huh? I mean, I know it was inevitable but I'm not really looking forward to "Depends Alternatives: Whacha Got?
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Depends are the gold standard. 10 hour patrol with too many prying eyes and crap to move just to take a whizz? 5 hours in a tree stand?" Depends are your friends "

 
Despyzer said:
I have a life-long degenerative condition (short explanation: brittle cochleae) and have been wearing hearing aids for a couple of decades now. Depending on your practitioner, you should be allowed a wide-range of options, but your hearing specialist s going to guide you to one brand/style. Optimistically, it may be because this person has had good success or thinks that it will be ideal for your situation, but realistically, it may be because that person gets a little more juice from your purchase if you buy that specific product.

Just like with any major purchase, get enough information from the hearing specialist so that you can do some research on your own before you take a plunge. If your practitioner isn't giving you options, go to someone else.
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Seems like sound advice.

 
Plorfu said:
So these are the threads we have now, huh? I mean, I know it was inevitable but I'm not really looking forward to "Depends Alternatives: Whacha Got?
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I'm looking forward to the stories about catching STDs in the assisted living facilities.

 
A follow-up to my earlier post about hearing aid options, if you go to a private audiologist, he/she can offer you more. If that person is part of a larger group, they may be locked in to only offering certain brands. My audiologist used to offer almost anything. Then she sold her business to Connect Hearing and now only offers three brands, but two of them are Phonex and Oticon, which I have confidence in, so I'm cool with it.

 
See about getting some kind of insurance /warranty. For the times you forget to take them out in the shower, pool etc. Or stick them in your pocket because the wind noise is unbearable. 

Try to find ones that will let you make adjustments with your smart phone.

When you are done with your fitting for your new devices and the Dr finishes doing the computer adjustments, make sure you set up a return appointment after about a week. The world will sound a lot different than the Dr's office after he/she says "How do they sound?".

If they're uncomfortable, tell the Doc that they hurt like hell. 

Generally be a pain in the butt until they're perfect. 

 
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