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I am a 72 year old man with a profound hearing loss in one ear and a total loss in the other. I wear a Resound aid in the one ear. I function okay with family as they speak loudly and I lip read somewhat. But I am basically deaf outside the house.
Other than that I function predominantly by the written word...captioned tv and caption apps for Cell and land phones. I tried tv streaming directly to the aid, but it was not of any major benefit. I am now looking into speech to text apps.
So I am basically just reading posts, looking for any ideas I can use.
Thanks.
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have you looked into the possibility of a cochlear implant for the ear with total loss? insurance may cover it since you have a profound loss in your other ear
@davekoh You sound like you're ready for a cochlear implant. My loss was severe to profound (in other words, off the chart). My speech discrimination went from 40% to 90-95%. Such a miracle. I use a hearing aid in my other ear. Medicare pays for most of it and if you have a supplement, you're all in. You will find it to be one of the best things you've done in your life.
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I had profound hearing loss in both ears. I had hearing aids for many years. I suddenly lost most hearing in one ear and the other ear got worse. It was recommended that I get a cochlear implant in one ear. I did get one and do not regret it. I know I will never be able to hear as a normal person, but I can now hear speech better and can deal with the public without all the apprehension I had before. I still have a hearing aid in my other ear, and it helps balance the sounds