This is an update to one of my earlier post:
I have about 30% hearing loss in one ear and about 20% in the other, creating a problem with high pitch sounds.
I did an enormous amount of research and found my thoughts to be somewhat correct.
My doctor wanted to "fit" me with hearing aids that cost $3K
and Medicare nor my insurance would help.
After reading hundreds of reviews, I decided to purchase an inexpensive hearing aid and I am happy with the results.
I bought a $75.00 hearing aid from Amazon and got it NEXT DAY, how in the world do the do that????
Anyway, It is actually called a hearing amplifier instead of hearing aid, as is most of these devices, and it does just that.
It makes all sounds louder but I have the volume turned down to minimum and can hear my grandchildren talk! I was missing a lot of words, especially in crowds of people and on TV programs.
The best money I have spent in a long time and I wish I had purchased earlier.
One particular hearing assistance is advertised as having an adjustable capability for high frequency, which I think I will try if these don't work out---a little early to make a positive analyses. It is priced higher, like $200.00.
One of my decision makers came from a friend that stated his doctor let him tryout a pair of expensive aids and he simply couldn't afford the cost. He paid $175.00?? for one and said they worked just as good as the more expensive ones he tried.
Of course, different people have different needs and I am not recommending anyone do as I did, just sharing my experience.
I have about 30% hearing loss in one ear and about 20% in the other, creating a problem with high pitch sounds.
I did an enormous amount of research and found my thoughts to be somewhat correct.
My doctor wanted to "fit" me with hearing aids that cost $3K
and Medicare nor my insurance would help.
After reading hundreds of reviews, I decided to purchase an inexpensive hearing aid and I am happy with the results.
I bought a $75.00 hearing aid from Amazon and got it NEXT DAY, how in the world do the do that????
Anyway, It is actually called a hearing amplifier instead of hearing aid, as is most of these devices, and it does just that.
It makes all sounds louder but I have the volume turned down to minimum and can hear my grandchildren talk! I was missing a lot of words, especially in crowds of people and on TV programs.
The best money I have spent in a long time and I wish I had purchased earlier.
One particular hearing assistance is advertised as having an adjustable capability for high frequency, which I think I will try if these don't work out---a little early to make a positive analyses. It is priced higher, like $200.00.
One of my decision makers came from a friend that stated his doctor let him tryout a pair of expensive aids and he simply couldn't afford the cost. He paid $175.00?? for one and said they worked just as good as the more expensive ones he tried.
Of course, different people have different needs and I am not recommending anyone do as I did, just sharing my experience.
