A while ago I wrote about getting a pair of hearing aides. I didn't tell you that I took them back. Most hearing aid places have a policy that you try the hearing aid for a period of time...some up to 90 days. After about three weeks I decided not to buy the set of hearing aides. The customer service at the business was absolutely terrible. Then I decided that the hearing aides were junk and service would be hard to come by.
So because we were busy it took a while to get back on the hearing aide trail. We finally decided to try Connect Hearing. What a great business! They gave information that you could understand. They tried very hard to give you the best experience possible. I now have hearing aides to try for 12 days. I know already that I will buy them. The first time I went out in the yard I heard chipping sparrows. The sparrows have been there all the time. I just couldn't hear them.
The hearing aides I'm getting will cost much more money. They are from a highly rated brand.
Now the previous hearing aides were from Costco. They have a very good price for their brand. I believe Costco gets all the old brands that haven't sold and puts their name on them. The hearing aides you buy are not the latest models. You are getting an older technology.
Things are changing very quickly with technology . It's important to get the latest.
I have a second level hearing aide. It will cut out some of the back ground noise. But it doesn't have all the bells and whistles to let you adjust TV volume and phones. I don't watch TV and I don't have a phone so I don't need those features.
So if you're buying hearing aides , do your home work. There's a tremendous difference out there. Each hearing aid business has a different gimmick. As usual , some professionals are much better than others so look around until you're satisfied.
These days one really must do their homework before buying anything as they become outdated so quickly or don't quite meet all your needs into the near future. Glad you made a decision on your hearing aides. It's most important to be able to get service after purchase.
ReplyDeleteYou also have to make very sure that you will wear the things and make use of them.
Deletehuh? Just kidding! Hope you like them and that you can hear your manager:)
ReplyDeleteThey are not perfect but help a whole lot.
DeleteArt was able to get his hearing aids through the military for a reduced price which was great. He has a Starkey which he says is working great. I KNOW when he's not using the hearing aids because I get a lot of "What?" Tsk! He's very glad I pushed him into getting them. Actually he was willing to get his hearing tested because I said we would both be tested and he felt I was hard of hearing. Tsk! My hearing is fine.
ReplyDeleteThere's quite a bit of help to get hearing aides. We have something called Aides to daily living where the government helps us. Insurance also kicks in.
DeleteI am so happy for you to hear you found one you like and from a company that is easier to work with as well. I still have a letter my grandmother wrote me after she first got her hearing aide. She was telling me how wonderful it was to hear the rain again. I bet it was very special for you to hear the birds again!
ReplyDeleteHearing yours steps on the floor, the water running in the sink all these things are like new sounds.
DeleteMuch better to pay a lot for something you are happy to use than to pay less for something you leave in a drawer.
ReplyDeleteI hope they go well for you
Hearing aides take research and yes you have to try them.
DeleteMuch better to pay a lot for something you are happy to use than to pay less for something you leave in a drawer.
ReplyDeleteI hope they go well for you
Well done! When it comes to something like this, you get what you pay for!
ReplyDeleteIt's where the good old consumer guide comes in with some help.
DeleteHello, my hubby will only wear one type of hearing aid. He has had a hearing loss since he was young. I hope you find ones you will like.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day, wishing you a happy week ahead.
I guess since I tried such poor hearing aides first , anything would look good.
DeleteMy sister uses hearing aids, but so far I don't need them, although I do have some hearing loss. I can still hear the birds and the neighbor's TV. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhen you can't hear your partner, then you're in trouble.
DeleteExcellent advice. If/when I need hearing aids, I will remember this.
ReplyDeleteYes, take time and really try things. Most hearing aide people are very well trained and most helpful.
DeleteDad's experience with Beltone Hearing aids was awful and they have been in the business a long time. His current hearing aids come from Hearwell. Such a difference when a person can hear properly both for themselves and others .
ReplyDeleteGood to see you dropping by . A good hearing aide can really improve life.
DeleteThe one thing you'll find is that they go through batteries fast.
ReplyDeleteI get free batteries through AMA.
DeleteI’m glad you got the right hearing aids for you. And I’m REALLY glad that you can hear the birds again! I sure would miss that.
ReplyDeleteHearing loss is so gradual that things are gone and you don't miss them
DeleteMy husband has almost free ($50) top of the line hearing aids from the VA. He was only in the Army for 2 years (drafted). If you are a veteran check out this wonderful benefit. He also is given new ones every few years. This will save you thousands of dollars!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a veteran and I live in CAnada so things are a lot different. Good that they look after the vets.
DeleteThis is all good information to have when considering hearing aids ... which I hope my husband will do before too many more years go by :)
ReplyDeleteWe seem to have a lot of pride and don't want to get hearing aides.
DeleteThis is a great message. It's important to look around and do your homework to find the best fit for you.
ReplyDeleteFit was a surprise. They seem to have many different ear pieces.
ReplyDeleteGlad you found some hearing aids that work better than the previous ones. You did your research and you made a good choice.
ReplyDeleteI believe you get what you pay for. I have had hearing aids for several years now and I wear them consistently. That's the trick.
ReplyDeleteHearing is definitely something you don't want to cut corners on -- it's better to pay well for a superior product!
ReplyDeleteExcellent advice! It's good to hear that you were able to get a good company who had the hearing aids you needed. My hearing is not that great and I think this for me is in the not too distant future. Thanks Red!
ReplyDeleteA neighbor in our apt building went through a similar experience and also had to switch companies and hearind aids. He is much happier that he can finally hear everyone now.
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