I was about 50 when my doctor suggested them for me. It is completely normal to not notice just how much you may be struggling - and those around you may struggling - with compensating with your hearing loss. I can recommend stronger for you to follow your ear doctor's advice regarding getting hearing aids. Buyer beware.Ĭlick to expand.I've been wearing hearing aids for about 15 years now. The devices themselves are very good and get good ratings, but Costco's service doesn't fair as well, and the "audiologist" at Costco may not be truly qualified to give you the best hearing aids for your needs. You turn them in after three years and get a new pair.Ī lot of people have been buying hearing aids at Costco. So, hearing aids cost me more, but my rep at Beltone now has a lease plan a top of the line hearing aid set for $149 a month. She always advises me to stewer clear of Medicare Advantage plans. I've had this discussions repeatedly with my advisor at my county senior services office. I don't participate in Medicare Advantage Plans, because while you get all the "Joe Namath" benefits, heaven forbid to you go into the hospital, Those plans will not cover a significant amount of your bill and you will be stuck paying out of pocket. It was rough at first, but I have gotten used to it. I have to wear them, because we don't use set lists, and I need to hear the song titles as the leader calls them out. I have worn hearing aids for years and have gotten used to wearing them on gigs. Hearing aids have come a long way since I started with them. I’m going to keep on playing drums as long as I can no matter. I’m not sure I’m all in with cochlear implants and wonder if my wife and kids should learn sign. I feel really isolated so coming on here is a relief. I quit asking people to repeat themselves and really can only converse with one or two people in a quiet room- tv, music, etc interferes. Even with my aid I bet I can only decipher a fraction of what people are saying or music- your brain fills in a lot automatically but it can be wrong. ![]() I couldn’t hear students or other faculty and I wasn’t sure of fidelity of music I can hear. Really my hearing is why I quit gigging and teaching- just embarrassing. Without binaural hearing I can’t tell direction and that is really frustrating. ![]() So I control volume with my aid - they also have Bluetooth so can connect to phone ,TV, etc.Īlso get both ears if recommended. ![]() I can’t wear one hearing aid now so my only hearing is one aid in right ear. The fidelity of your hearing is proportional how good they are. Go to an audiologist and get fitted with the latest digital programmable hearing aids- they aren’t cheap but have a warranty.
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