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Hearing aids in but still not understanding words
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Nov 4 4:08pm | Replies (135)Comment receiving replies
My local chapter is right here in suburban southeast Denver where I live.
Love to hear more about your CI experience. I just want the technology to get here sooner rather than later.
Fortunately I can function pretty well with my Signia 7 IX platform behind the ear hearing aids.
Envoy sounds really exciting and it is here right now. I wrote a letter to AARP last night and told them not to forget the millions of their members who are suffering from hearing loss. We are rarely if ever mentioned in all the literature they send me.
Good luck to you and tell me how long it takes for you to relearn how to hear with your CI’s. That is one thing making me reticent to take that step.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
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@daveshaw I agree with you on AARP. Hearing loss is found in 1 in 3 ages 65+ and 1 in 2 at 75+. AARP will do an article during National HL Month but that's it. They should have an article at least 4 times a year - How To Know You Have HL; Technology That Can Help You With HL; OTC; Mental Health and HL. Makes no sense.
My CI activation got delayed - got COVID the other day so have to wait. I've heard people get to 90% Word Recognition in 3 months and others it took a year. My understanding is it depends on how long you have been without hearing in that ear and also how dedicated you are on a daily basis doing the Aural Rehab exercises. I am prepared to do at least 2 hours a day. Can't wait to start!