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Griff · 06-05-2020, 07:28 AM

I rarely leave the house anymore without my hearing aides in. I've noticed that I'm much more easily irritated when I can't hear what people are saying to me. These things have been a blessing. Last night when I locked up the chickens the birdsong was tremendous. That is all.

Clodfobble · 06-05-2020, 10:58 AM

Good for you! I say this in all sincerity--so many people's lives are needlessly bogged down by their refusal to use hearing aids for the stupid reason that it feels like something only "old" people need. But 1.) tons of barely-middle-aged people need them, and 2.) they actually prevent further hearing loss. If you wait until you're 65 and nearly deaf, even hearing aids can't bring back the auditory neurons in your brain that gave up after not getting a signal for years on end.

Everyone should periodically get their hearing checked after the age of 45. Good for you for embracing the tech!

fargon · 06-05-2020, 11:20 AM

My Hearing Aids wont shay in, and the VA Auditory Department is closed.

lumberjim · 06-05-2020, 12:20 PM

what?!

Griff · 06-05-2020, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fargon

My Hearing Aids wont shay in, and the VA Auditory Department is closed.

Do you have replaceable domes that go in the ear canal? Mine are available through Amazon.

tw · 06-05-2020, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Griff

Do you have replaceable domes that go in the ear canal? Mine are available through Amazon.

So many are marketed only through advertising. That means plenty of hype and few facts. Which ones have you tried? Which ones are better or worse? And why?

Griff · 06-05-2020, 05:01 PM

It is likely Fargon doesn't get a choice, since he's working with the VA.

Mine are Oticons which are the only brand I've tried on my audiologfists recommendation. The domes come in different sizes to assure a good fit, there is also a plastic anchor which fits inside the ear to prevent loss.

sexobon · 06-05-2020, 05:07 PM

What hearing aids are available through the VA?

The Veteran's Administration has contracts in place with six major hearing aid manufacturers - GN ReSound, Oticon, Phonak, Siemens (Signia), Starkey, and Widex. The VA uses the manufacturer's premium levels of technology-the same hearing aids that sell for the highest prices in the private sector.

Diaphone Jim · 06-05-2020, 05:51 PM

The VA gave me an "exam" via Skype, then a pair of $5 K Oticons with a succession of different earpieces.
I heard better without them.
They never offered any help with the tinnitus I have experienced since we provided security for a 175 artillery battery that fired non-stop for over a week.
And that was about the best experience I had with the VA.

Griff · 06-06-2020, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sexobon

What hearing aids are available through the VA?

The Veteran's Administration has contracts in place with six major hearing aid manufacturers - GN ReSound, Oticon, Phonak, Siemens (Signia), Starkey, and Widex. The VA uses the manufacturer's premium levels of technology-the same hearing aids that sell for the highest prices in the private sector.

Nice!

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Originally Posted by Diaphone Jim

The VA gave me an "exam" via Skype, then a pair of $5 K Oticons with a succession of different earpieces.
I heard better without them.
They never offered any help with the tinnitus I have experienced since we provided security for a 175 artillery battery that fired non-stop for over a week.
And that was about the best experience I had with the VA.

Bummer. Mine sync with my smart phone so I can turn on white noise to drown the tinnitus.

06-05-2020, 07:28 AM	#1
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Good Tech I rarely leave the house anymore without my hearing aides in. I've noticed that I'm much more easily irritated when I can't hear what people are saying to me. These things have been a blessing. Last night when I locked up the chickens the birdsong was tremendous. That is all. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

06-05-2020, 10:58 AM	#2
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Good for you! I say this in all sincerity--so many people's lives are needlessly bogged down by their refusal to use hearing aids for the stupid reason that it feels like something only "old" people need. But 1.) tons of barely-middle-aged people need them, and 2.) they actually prevent further hearing loss. If you wait until you're 65 and nearly deaf, even hearing aids can't bring back the auditory neurons in your brain that gave up after not getting a signal for years on end. Everyone should periodically get their hearing checked after the age of 45. Good for you for embracing the tech! __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

06-05-2020, 11:20 AM	#3
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	My Hearing Aids wont shay in, and the VA Auditory Department is closed. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

06-05-2020, 12:20 PM	#4
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	what?! __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

06-05-2020, 05:01 PM	#7
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	It is likely Fargon doesn't get a choice, since he's working with the VA. Mine are Oticons which are the only brand I've tried on my audiologfists recommendation. The domes come in different sizes to assure a good fit, there is also a plastic anchor which fits inside the ear to prevent loss. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

06-05-2020, 05:07 PM	#8
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	What hearing aids are available through the VA? The Veteran's Administration has contracts in place with six major hearing aid manufacturers - GN ReSound, Oticon, Phonak, Siemens (Signia), Starkey, and Widex. The VA uses the manufacturer's premium levels of technology-the same hearing aids that sell for the highest prices in the private sector.

06-05-2020, 05:51 PM	#9
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	The VA gave me an "exam" via Skype, then a pair of $5 K Oticons with a succession of different earpieces. I heard better without them. They never offered any help with the tinnitus I have experienced since we provided security for a 175 artillery battery that fired non-stop for over a week. And that was about the best experience I had with the VA.

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