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I was trying to remember but, based on the fact that my first audiologist told me that three years was the normal lifespan for my $5,000 hearing aids, I think I've worn them for 5-6 year since I'm on my second set. I have to keep the TV remote close to me because wifey still tries to talk to me with the TV on. That's just one example but it seems to me that, despite the background noise, I have to focus my attention on where I want to hear and it's impossible when she speaks while my attention is focused on TV. I also have found that I subconsciously read lips so I need to see the person's face which I won't be looking at if I'm looking at TV.
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@bradmm I never thought of myself as reading lips but my hairdresser told me that he sees me doing that! After he commented on it I realized he was right, it is a lot easier when you are looking at a person to understand what they say.
My husband keeps the remotes close to him but he too will mute if I try to speak.
JK