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How do we get clear information about hearing assistive technology?
Are the audiologists and hearing instrument specialists who serve you explaining the advantages of hearing assistive tech that adds value to hearing aids?
Do you want to be able to hear well at theaters, performing arts centers, meetings, worship centers, etc.? Or doesn't that matter to you?
I continue to be shocked and amazed at how many people come to our HLAA chapter meetings who have high quality, well fitted hearing aids, but know nothing about the helpful options that let us hear better in settings where noise can be a demon that stops us from going there.
How can we let providers know we want to hear as well as we possibly can, and that we need them to show us how these options work. If all they do is tell us they exist without demonstrating how they help, it's a losing battle.
It's even worse when hard of hearing people don't get any information about these options because they express that they are more interested in hiding their hearing loss than helping it.
I'd like very much to hear both positive and negative experiences. We want and need to respect and trust our providers but sometimes we find ourselves having to educate them a bit.
Let's talk about it!
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@hedgerow Thank you for sharing that information.
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I have printed the telecoil instructions.
My left HA is a transmitter. The right HA is an Oticon Real3miniRite R. There were 5 different price options and I chose the mid price option. I remember asking about the telecoil but am not remembering what was decided or why. I have a tracfone and it was not app compatible.
I would not be putting any blame on the audiologist. I feel she was just working with my condition and the resources I had. I'm sure she'll be responsive. My insurance allows for some HA coverage every 3 yrs so I will have these until 9/26.
Thanks for your concern and I appreciate your help. Ditto to Julie
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@vickies and share the website with others with hearing loss, or even those with no hearing loss, as there is information on the site that will help those better hearing or no hearing loss better understand our hearing loss issues
Then, once patients/consumers are aware of assistive listening, I'm wondering if people have ideas as to why consumers may be reluctant to provide feedback to the facility about their experience, via email, social media, letter, etc.?
Feedback includes thanking them for a well-functioning system, as well as suggestions for when the assistive listening system doesn't work or if there is missing equipment.
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2 ReactionsThank you to all who are participating in this discussion about accessing best current hearing technology. I live near New York City I love going to the theatre, but as my hearing loss increases my ability to make sense during theatrical productions is decreasing. Even in theatres that provide t-coils it can be very difficult to hear as the quality of the cheap coil transmission seems to vary tremendously from theatre to theatre. I would greatly appreciate hearing from people who have made strides in being able to attend the theatre. Thank you very much.
@jdalylew : T coil, not cheap coil. LOL
Hearing Loop systems all work great IF they are installed correctly. Sometimes installers take shortcuts which can compromise the performance of the system. There are standards and some states require that loops are installed by a certified installer. Generally there are no standards for homeowner installations but manufacturers provide guidelines. Each structure is different with regard to electromagnetic interference and signal-robing metal present. Those can be measured but most folks don’t have the equipment to do so. Commercial installations should be done by a reputable professional.
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1 Reaction@jdalylew I"m not sure about this statement "Even in theatres" ALL theaters should be providing assistive listening. 3 kinds:
--Hearing loop (easily connect with your telecoil in your hearing aid/cochlear implant)
--FM and infrared. Borrow a neckloop with receiver to use with telecoil
So I'm curious what you experience with your comment "vary tremendously from theatre to theatre" Is it a difference in volume or a difference in audio quality? Do you know if the staff always checks the system before EVERY production?
@jdalylew In Philadelphia 3 live theaters (People's Light, Hedgerow and Arden Theaters) have started using Captioned Glasses v2. They were 1st introduced 4-5 years ago but V1 was a bit bulky in my opinion. The latest versions were rolled out recently and I haven't had a chance to check them out yet but hope to over the Holidays. Mike
@mikepa Thank you Mike. I will be MOST interested in your experience with the v.2 Captioned Glasses!!! Do you happen to know the name of the manufacturer? I'm excited to follow this new technology. I'm especially interested as to whether people with highly specific eyeglass correction can use the Captioned Glasses. Again, thank you.
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