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Hearing loss / hearing aids - recommendations?
Posted on 9/27/20 at 11:06 pm
Posted on 9/27/20 at 11:06 pm
I'm trying to help a close family member. Older person. Currently, they go to an audiologist and have the hearing aids "implanted - for lack of a better word" into their ear canal and occasionally replaced I believe - leasing them?? I know it could be a battery change but I also know they have had to replace them before.
I know they are expensive. I don't know the brand. But I also know they don't work. Or not work as well as I believe they should/could work --- granted, their hearing just may be what it is ... poor, but ...
They've stuck with this brand for many years, because they don't like change and they're older, so they don't like change. But after expressing my concerns and them actually being open-minded for a brief second, they're willing to look at other options.
Can someone who has experience with this tell me the best brand/make/model, etc. to look into that has better than average results?
I know nothing about this and I'd like to help steer them in a better direction if one exists. They're very loyal to their audiologist but I also know they could be getting taken for a ride as well (like to think not, but business is business).
I know they are expensive. I don't know the brand. But I also know they don't work. Or not work as well as I believe they should/could work --- granted, their hearing just may be what it is ... poor, but ...
They've stuck with this brand for many years, because they don't like change and they're older, so they don't like change. But after expressing my concerns and them actually being open-minded for a brief second, they're willing to look at other options.
Can someone who has experience with this tell me the best brand/make/model, etc. to look into that has better than average results?
I know nothing about this and I'd like to help steer them in a better direction if one exists. They're very loyal to their audiologist but I also know they could be getting taken for a ride as well (like to think not, but business is business).
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Posted on 9/27/20 at 11:09 pm to Will Cover
Saw a commercial for some you can get through an online consultation which may or may not be a plus in this situation. Can’t remember the name though. Seemed like a new company.
Posted on 9/27/20 at 11:17 pm to Will Cover
WHAT?
Posted on 9/27/20 at 11:28 pm to Will Cover
Behind the ear
A behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid hooks over the top of your ear and rests behind the ear. A tube connects the hearing aid to a custom earpiece called an earmold that fits in your ear canal. This type is appropriate for people of all ages and those with almost any type of hearing loss.
A behind-the-ear hearing aid:
Traditionally has been the largest type of hearing aid, though some newer mini designs are streamlined and barely visible
Is capable of more amplification than are other styles
May pick up more wind noise than other styles
I can tell you that this type has been easier for my Grandpa
They sit on a charger when not in use, way easier than changing batteries
My Dad got the same type, I think they run about 4K
Not sure of brand
A behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid hooks over the top of your ear and rests behind the ear. A tube connects the hearing aid to a custom earpiece called an earmold that fits in your ear canal. This type is appropriate for people of all ages and those with almost any type of hearing loss.
A behind-the-ear hearing aid:
Traditionally has been the largest type of hearing aid, though some newer mini designs are streamlined and barely visible
Is capable of more amplification than are other styles
May pick up more wind noise than other styles
I can tell you that this type has been easier for my Grandpa
They sit on a charger when not in use, way easier than changing batteries
My Dad got the same type, I think they run about 4K
Not sure of brand
Posted on 9/27/20 at 11:31 pm to Will Cover
Costco has some of the most affordable ones. Audibel has good quality and service but expensive. I’m not sure about the part where you are saying they are having them implanted and then occasionally changed. I’m also not aware of any place where you can just lease them either.
Posted on 9/27/20 at 11:32 pm to Will Cover
I wear what I believe is the most powerful hearing aid on the market - Phonak Naida. I've been wearing hearing aids for 32 years and I have progressive hearing loss, I barely have anything left in my right ear and my left ear is completely gone. My dad got hearing aids due to old age and I tried his on and couldn't hear a thing, I actually thought they were still off. When my dad tried mine on it was too loud for him he immediately took it off. I plan on getting a new one since my hearing aid is at least 10 years old and yes they are expensive - $2500 for a single hearing aid. I would strongly suggest your family member try a different hearing aid or find a new audiologist.
Posted on 9/27/20 at 11:41 pm to danimalmax
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find a new audiologist.
He 100% needs to get a second opinion. It’s just not the amplification, there are different types of loss and hearing aids for different issues. I have a high frequency loss (gunfire and getting blown up a couple of times) and my loss and tinnitus require a different type of aid than standard old age progressive loss.
Posted on 9/27/20 at 11:47 pm to Will Cover
My neighbor has hearing aids that are bluetooth and work with his phone.. That's a great feature..
Posted on 9/28/20 at 1:30 am to Will Cover
The hearing aid your family member has is a Lyric. It is a subscription service but only works with minimal losses. Your family member loss has probably now exceeded that, and needs a stronger aid.
Where does your family member live??
Where does your family member live??
Posted on 9/28/20 at 2:09 am to carlysstiger
I have Oticon behind the ear hearing aids. They aren’t very visible and I hook them up to my phone with Bluetooth which is nice.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 5:35 am to Will Cover
Google Eargo Neo HiFi hearing aids, under 3K, 30 day money back guarantee. I am happy with mine.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 5:47 am to ArmyHogs
Octicon hearing aids are great. They are very expensive (around 7,000.00) but have a monthly payment plan. They have slightly cheaper ones (5000.00 and 6,000.00) I tried different ones and find you get what you pay for. FYI Louisiana has a law that you can try hearing aids from an audiologist for a week or so to see what works for you the best.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 5:53 am to Will Cover
Go to a different place with different audiologists and doctors.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 5:55 am to Will Cover
Phonak, GNResound, Oticon, Starkey are some of the representative models. Great experience with Phonak. You need a new audiologist who can properly program the model until you get best results - with your money back if it doesn't work.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 6:05 am to GeauxDoc
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You need a new audiologist who can properly program the model until you get best results - with your money back if it doesn't work.
Everyone keeps stating that this person needs a nea audiologist, but OP states their relative is resistant to changing types/brands. Sounds to me like it’s not the audiologists fault but the relatives fault for refusing to switch.
You can lead a horse to water...
Posted on 9/28/20 at 6:25 am to carlysstiger
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The hearing aid your family member has is a Lyric.
I’ll check with them to learn if this is what they are using.
Lives in BR area.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 6:57 am to Will Cover
Your family member probably chose Lyric because it’s completely in the ear canal and not visible to anyone, which is also probably the reason why your relative is resistant to change. As others have stated, Lyric only really works with mild hearing loss.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 6:59 am to Will Cover
Find out what your relative’s speech discrimination scores were on their audiogram. It could be that they were relatively low (50-70). In that case hearing aids can only do so much
Posted on 9/28/20 at 7:29 am to Will Cover
I wear ReSound. Pleased with them. They have different levels of quality and tech. When I bought mine I purchased the highest end tech with all the bells and whistles.... ran about $6,000 or so.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 7:38 am to Barrister
I have a pair of Kirkland from Costco. Bluetooth is great. Paid only 1500. Costco in BR has a fantastic audiologist. Love them.
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