I need hearing aids which kind?

Bob Pagano · 05-06-2021, 01:27 PM

If you are a Vet. go to the VA no cost and they do the testing first, free replacement repair and free batteries for life.

Tinker Toy 2 · 05-06-2021, 01:35 PM

Don,

I'm like you never protected my hearing while being around racing from a similar time period and heavy construction equipment.

Make sure what you have is not Tinnitus. Paid for audiologist to set me up with rechargeable bluetooth expensive set about 2 years ago only to find out that hearing aids will not completely do away with Tinnitus even adding " white noise" to the adjustment.

Good luck,

FED 387 · 05-06-2021, 01:59 PM

If you are a VET go to the VA for testing BEFORE you do anything ---You are going to need a complete hearing test to evaluate what you can and cannot hear--Test usually takes a long hour or so and done in a sound proof room. Different words, types of voices (children) foreign accents etc. it all figures into what your hearing loss is the remaining hearing range that you have. They also will set the aids up so that the volume is correct for each ear and if you turn them up or down they will be synchronized. When it come time to make a selection get the type that has the molded to your ears part that goes into the ear and has a very thin wire that goes to the device behind the ear and over the top of your ear . Blue tooth is nice also the TV listening mode option is good but those batteries only last for about 1/2 the time if you use that option I have a OTICON from the VA . Also not sure if they still make them but my older aids had small plastic tubes that went from the earpiece to the part behind the ear. They get brittle and either crack or break over time (like every 6-9 months)and you have to replace them--- About $30 at the hearing aid centers. Batteries last about 3-7 days on average 7 if you turn the aids off over night. Use the TV mode of listening maybe a day or 2 at most. I take the battery out of the 6 pack card and let it sit for about 5 minutes as they "air activate" themselves otherwise they only last for a short period of time then install them into the aid. I have had mine for years and the first time I tried them it was a whole new world out there as to what I could hear---same comparison of sorta like putting on glasses or taking them off ---clear or blurry---good ones are not cheap----you get what you pay for!!!!!----- FED 387---

Billy Nees · 05-06-2021, 02:08 PM

Hey Don, do ya know what you get "hearing aids" from? Listening to too many A-holes!

Frank Castros · 05-06-2021, 02:40 PM

I suffer from pronounced hearing loss and also Tinnitus. How do hearing aids affect those with Tinnitus, if at all?
I'm a Costco member and have put off getting hearing aids for too long and it's now having a great effect on my daily functionality.

Mike Pearson · 05-06-2021, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Castros

I suffer from pronounced hearing loss and also Tinnitus. How do hearing aids affect those with Tinnitus, if at all?
I'm a Costco member and have put off getting hearing aids for too long and it's now having a great effect on my daily functionality.

Frank. I have Tinnitus The hearing aids really have no effect on my tinnitus. They might make it less noticeable when wearing the hearing aids. When you have Tinnitus you are never alone. You will be amazed what you are missing when you finally get hearing aids. The first thing you will think is the world is a really noisy place. Hearing loss creeps up on you slowly so you don't notice until its too late. They are not perfect and it takes a bit to get used to them. I had to turn the volume down on mine at first a it is overwhelming. The kept increasing the volume as I got used to them. You need a really good audiologist to work with you to get the frequencies right for you. Get the Bluetooth type with an app that works on your smart phone to be able to adjust the volume and modes. Don't wait it does not get any better.

tommy d · 05-06-2021, 03:21 PM

I've had the latest bluetooth , rechargeable model from Costco for about a month. Of the three brands I've used over the years they are tjhe best ANDleast expensive.

stage1scott · 05-06-2021, 05:17 PM

to be clear and possibly correct a couple of assumptions in here-the Costco hearing aid center is staffed by licensed audiologists, with the latest state of the art equipment to determine where your issues are and to help dial in your new units. it is NOT go in the store, take something off the shelf, see if it works. I used a private audiologist the first time, when I went back a year later they were no longer in business. I received the same level of testing and far better support from Costco and they were 1/3 of the private "franchised" company.

Mike Pearson · 05-07-2021, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tommy d

I've had the latest bluetooth , rechargeable model from Costco for about a month. Of the three brands I've used over the years they are tjhe best ANDleast expensive.

Do you know what brand the hearing aids you bought at Costco are? for the price they would be good for a spare pair in case of a problem with the ones I wear all of the time. Might just give them a try. Do they have an app for an I phone?

05-06-2021, 01:27 PM	#1
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 243 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: I need hearing aids which kind? If you are a Vet. go to the VA no cost and they do the testing first, free replacement repair and free batteries for life. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

05-06-2021, 01:35 PM	#2
Tinker Toy 2 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I need hearing aids which kind? Don, I'm like you never protected my hearing while being around racing from a similar time period and heavy construction equipment. Make sure what you have is not Tinnitus. Paid for audiologist to set me up with rechargeable bluetooth expensive set about 2 years ago only to find out that hearing aids will not completely do away with Tinnitus even adding " white noise" to the adjustment. Good luck,

05-06-2021, 01:59 PM	#3
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,422 Likes: 533 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: I need hearing aids which kind? If you are a VET go to the VA for testing BEFORE you do anything ---You are going to need a complete hearing test to evaluate what you can and cannot hear--Test usually takes a long hour or so and done in a sound proof room. Different words, types of voices (children) foreign accents etc. it all figures into what your hearing loss is the remaining hearing range that you have. They also will set the aids up so that the volume is correct for each ear and if you turn them up or down they will be synchronized. When it come time to make a selection get the type that has the molded to your ears part that goes into the ear and has a very thin wire that goes to the device behind the ear and over the top of your ear . Blue tooth is nice also the TV listening mode option is good but those batteries only last for about 1/2 the time if you use that option I have a OTICON from the VA . Also not sure if they still make them but my older aids had small plastic tubes that went from the earpiece to the part behind the ear. They get brittle and either crack or break over time (like every 6-9 months)and you have to replace them--- About $30 at the hearing aid centers. Batteries last about 3-7 days on average 7 if you turn the aids off over night. Use the TV mode of listening maybe a day or 2 at most. I take the battery out of the 6 pack card and let it sit for about 5 minutes as they "air activate" themselves otherwise they only last for a short period of time then install them into the aid. I have had mine for years and the first time I tried them it was a whole new world out there as to what I could hear---same comparison of sorta like putting on glasses or taking them off ---clear or blurry---good ones are not cheap----you get what you pay for!!!!!----- FED 387---

05-06-2021, 02:08 PM	#4
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,503 Likes: 3,604 Liked 7,793 Times in 1,746 Posts	Re: I need hearing aids which kind? Hey Don, do ya know what you get "hearing aids" from? Listening to too many A-holes! __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

05-06-2021, 02:40 PM	#5
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,986 Likes: 2,615 Liked 2,740 Times in 967 Posts	Re: I need hearing aids which kind? I suffer from pronounced hearing loss and also Tinnitus. How do hearing aids affect those with Tinnitus, if at all? I'm a Costco member and have put off getting hearing aids for too long and it's now having a great effect on my daily functionality.

05-06-2021, 03:21 PM	#7
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 830 Likes: 1,617 Liked 359 Times in 135 Posts	Re: I need hearing aids which kind? I've had the latest bluetooth , rechargeable model from Costco for about a month. Of the three brands I've used over the years they are tjhe best ANDleast expensive. __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?

05-06-2021, 05:17 PM	#8
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 109 Times in 44 Posts	Re: I need hearing aids which kind? to be clear and possibly correct a couple of assumptions in here-the Costco hearing aid center is staffed by licensed audiologists, with the latest state of the art equipment to determine where your issues are and to help dial in your new units. it is NOT go in the store, take something off the shelf, see if it works. I used a private audiologist the first time, when I went back a year later they were no longer in business. I received the same level of testing and far better support from Costco and they were 1/3 of the private "franchised" company. __________________ Scott McIntyre-Cornville-retirement at last! 2015 Chevy SS. LS3/ 6 spd Stick-Wolf in sheeps clothing!