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@bnals

Hi everyone.

I am new to the community here. I've had hearing aids for over 10 years now. Can't say I'm a huge fan, but I am very grateful to have the opportunity to still hear. Some of my friends are using little bluetooth hearing aids. I'm not sure what the difference will be?

I also am wondering about buying hearing aids online. I've always gone to an audiologist and I feel like something could go wrong buying online? I found some different hearing aids online.

I'm thinking of going with the first one they recommended -- the 'invisible fit'. Does anyone have experience with this?

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Julie, Volunteer Mentor | @julieo4 | Oct 27, 2020

The number one key to having a successful experience with hearing aids is to have them properly fit for your hearing loss. If all you need is amplification, then an over the counter/online personal sound amplification product (PSAP) may be all you need. However, if you have problems understanding words/clarity, you will want well fit hearing instruments.

You can buy hearing aids online on eBay and a few other places, but who is going to program them for you? Hearing aids definitely cost too much. because of that many people who could benefit from them are unable to get them. On the other hand, they have improved so much over the last decade, that you may be pleasantly surprised at the improvement over 10 years.

BlueTooth can be wonderful because it can connect you wirelessly to your smartphone, and also to other hearing aid accessories and audio devices. It does add cost to the product though, and the BT feature has to be paired with other devices.

I hope you find the right answer.

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