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How does hearing loss change you?
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My hearing loss started when I was keeping score cards for my husband and the contestants who were competing on metal targets. In 1992 I went to have the hearing checked; sure enough, both ears were involved. We switched to kayaking. I was teaching full time, and noticing I wasn't really hearing the kids correctly. Since I was a reading specialist, and they were high school students, that wasn't good. By 2008 I had to stop. They estimated the ability in my right ear at 40%, and about 85% in my left ear. I was no longer joiniing my husband though we had always used double hearing protection. When I showed up at the audiologist office, she had new devices that brought back a goodly portion of my communication. It is much better now. The Doctor has said I am eligible for an aide that is fixed to the skull. I am very skiddish about this as there is no going back if it is not a good solution. Anyone have any thoughts on this device?
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I am not ready for a cochlear implant either for the same reason, even though I am eligible for one. To me it is so final. Glad they are there, when I reach that point. My audiologist said technology is working on improving them further, so I am waiting. 😁
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Cochlear implants have been amazing for a lot of folks. They hear better on phones for one thing.music does not sound as good. Advanced Biotics is the best for music. Cochlear has the most acccessibiliry by way of apple phones . Med- el is good also. 3 major companies. People who are late deafened have a tendency have better results. I was born hearing impaired even incorrectly diagnosed till 16. The Hearing association can answer your questions. Their convention ( Rochester, New York in June) helped me a lot with everyday folks answering questions . One person in the Utah convention ( 2 years ago) has a helpful poodle convincing me of this. Next year it may happen. I am an candidate but I am holding as long as I can. I have no family or friends to worry about. I have folks I communicate with on the street.- but not friend category. Books / critters. Are in my life.