We've got 'em - our hearing aids, that is
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342670)
Rockingham, Australia
December 12, 2018 6:44am CST
This afternoon my husband and I had our first hearing aids fitted. We weren’t looking forward to this, more because of what it says about our age and infirmities than for any other particular reason. But we’ve agreed that it’s necessary and so we’re forging ahead trying to cultivate a very positive attitude towards this new challenge.
Now we're home our keyboards seem rattly, our mouse clicks much louder than necessary, our footsteps are funny and even turning the tap is almost an assault on the senses.
We have three hearing aids between us and we’re not to get them muddled. We’ve put our names on our little boxes so hopefully all will be well.
On the positive side Vince says I’ve stopped mumbling and I’m pleased that I’m only having to say things once instead of at least twice. And just think - if I really need to, I'll be able to turn him off! What joy!
Photo of some grapes which are now for sale in our shops. Nothing to do with hearing aids.
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33 responses
@Tampa_girl7 (50774)
• United States
12 Dec 18
@LadyDuck my daddy does the same thing with his hearing aids and he is constantly losing them.
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@allknowing (138414)
• India
13 Dec 18
And be careful what you say under your breath. It can now be heard
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
13 Dec 18
I hope it works well for both for you. Take care
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@JudyEv (342670)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Dec 18
@amitkokiladitya Thank you. We have heard so much negativity about them but so far the experience has been really positive.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
14 Dec 18
@JudyEv handling an appliance is not easy but I know you will rock
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
13 Dec 18
Love grapes! 
Good luck with your hearing aids. My neighbor today just spoke about hearing aids. She lost the hearing in one ear, her left ear, so I got to suggesting hearing aid...too expensive she says, but I pushed ahead and said check her benefits for Medicare to see if she can get one for herself. My Mom was hard of hearing. Before she passed she went in and out of the hospital. The nurses would find me and looking so alarmed, they ask me to go to her room for they have questions for me. Figuring that something was wrong, I quickly went to her room. The nurses said we keep asking your Mother questions and she doesn't answer...I told them she is hard of hearing. Just make sure she knows that you want to speak to her and she'll answer them. They now relaxed got to speak with my Mom. I know how hard it is for the person who can't hear as well as for the people around them. If you can't hear them, make sure they know you are speaking to them, this will help greatly to communicate with them. Hearing aids are essential to daily life.
Good luck with your hearing aids. My neighbor today just spoke about hearing aids. She lost the hearing in one ear, her left ear, so I got to suggesting hearing aid...too expensive she says, but I pushed ahead and said check her benefits for Medicare to see if she can get one for herself. My Mom was hard of hearing. Before she passed she went in and out of the hospital. The nurses would find me and looking so alarmed, they ask me to go to her room for they have questions for me. Figuring that something was wrong, I quickly went to her room. The nurses said we keep asking your Mother questions and she doesn't answer...I told them she is hard of hearing. Just make sure she knows that you want to speak to her and she'll answer them. They now relaxed got to speak with my Mom. I know how hard it is for the person who can't hear as well as for the people around them. If you can't hear them, make sure they know you are speaking to them, this will help greatly to communicate with them. Hearing aids are essential to daily life.1 person likes this
@JudyEv (342670)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Dec 18
@oahuwriter I haven't seen these here but we are pretty happy with ours. I think they would need to be adjusted to the individual but who knows?
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
15 Dec 18
@JudyEv
Yes, I noticed this with my Mother. It's sad for they need to be active and are so beloved. You know what...I saw in Walgreens in as seen on tv aisle, a hearing aid that you don't have to go to the doctor to get. You can see if it's affordable for you and I hope they got it at your neighborhood Walgreens too. They didn't have this when my Mother was alive or at least I didn't know of it.
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@shaggin (72455)
• United States
12 Dec 18
Lol the last paragraph is the best! It's great you both got them together as I do think that probably makes you feel a little better that you both need one. I could probably use one as I have hearing damage from so many ear infections as a kid but I'm not willing to get one until I can't hear anymore at all.
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@JudyEv (342670)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Dec 18
@shaggin If Vince decides to keep his after the month's trial he gets a remote control. I feel like going on about how he can hardly have his ears far enough away from his head to need a remote but apparently the remote is a bit bigger than the aids and easier to adjust than the tiny buttons.
but apparently the remote is a bit bigger than the aids and easier to adjust than the tiny buttons.1 person likes this
@JudyEv (342670)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Dec 18
Perhaps if you let your hearing get really bad the adjustment might be harder - just sayin'. I'm pleased we're in this together as we both keep saying how loud everything is and they we're able to laugh about it. It does give new meaning to giving him the silent treatment doesn't it?
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
12 Dec 18
I remember when my mother=in=law got her hearing aids. She hated them, she wouldn't wear them and got made when everyone didn't want to keep repeating what they were saying. I am starting to lose a bit of my hearing. If they say I need hearing aids I will happily wear them. I want to know what's going on around me. I hope your adjustment to them is quick and easy.
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@JudyEv (342670)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Dec 18
We have put off getting them because we've heard so many bad things about them but now we have them we are determined to make the best of it and get used to them. Vince has gone to golf with his small group of friends and they go for coffee after so it will be interesting to 'hear' how he finds them in such a setting.
how he finds them in such a setting.1 person likes this
@JudyEv (342670)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Dec 18
@HazySue I'm really surprised that you don't actually feel them in your year or behind your ear. It's all going well at the moment. Vin was quite impressed at his group coffee. Saturday evening we'll be in a bigger crowd for a dinner so that will be a bigger test. We can't expect great things under these circumstances as our aids are quite basic. However on the plus side we are not often in big groups.
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@Shiva49 (26809)
• Singapore
13 Dec 18
It is part of aging gracefully though I am in denial at times!
I recall one of my relatives who told me she agrees she is hard of hearing but her husband, though worse off, is in denial!
I now allow my inner knowing to overrule my mind when it comes to health issues - siva
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
13 Dec 18
I suppose it'll take time to get used to them
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@seraseraphina18 (313)
• South Korea
13 Dec 18
My grand ma has hearing aids too. But she's quite irritated to it.
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@JudyEv (342670)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Dec 18
@seraseraphina18 Yes definitely it's part of life.
@seraseraphina18 (313)
• South Korea
13 Dec 18
@JudyEv I'm afraid I have to use that too when I get old. I hate aging but it's part of life. Right?
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@snowy22315 (182873)
• United States
12 Dec 18
Yes, it might come in handy when he goes into some long winded description of various camera and lighting techniques..
. You can smile sweetly and nod your head, without hearing a word he is saying.
. You can smile sweetly and nod your head, without hearing a word he is saying.1 person likes this
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Dec 18
Wow! This might take some time to get used to, but you seem to already be enjoying the change. How long ago did you notice hearing was an issue?
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@JudyEv (342670)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Dec 18
It was starting to be a problem probably a couple of years ago but lately it's been much worse. We went to a large gathering last night and we could still participate much better than without the aids. It's all good so far for us.
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
14 Dec 18
I used to accused of mumbling all the time by hubby and have to say everything twice. I learned to get his attention first to say something most of the time and that helped a lot.
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@JudyEv (342670)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Dec 18
Because Vince has two he is able to control the volume. But it's strange. The button on the left aid lowers the volume on both and the button on the right lowers the volume on both. I only have one so I don't get a volume control. Different levels of aids offer different functions .
Different levels of aids offer different functions .
