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I'm late to the discussion here. I just joined Mayo Connect.
We installed a hearing loop in our church last year. I was amazed at how many hearing aid users couldn't use it.
First of all most of the users are veterans and the VA did not supply them with t-coil equipped hearing aids. I had to specifically ask for mine and VA then provided them.
Second. Most folks either didn't know if they had t-coils or didn't know how to use them or the t-coils weren't activated by the audiologist.

What a shame on all accounts.

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Welcome! This conversation has no expiration date 🙂 and I hope that sharing experiences will help everyone affected and everyone who could make a big difference. Personally, I tried to pilot a desktop loop program at a VA Hosp (Audiology Dept.) in south Florida and at the last minute, was told, "No can do" with no explanation. It's a shame; there are so many senior vets living down here and from what I have heard at audiology conferences - most interns at VA Clinics "always include the telecoil." Younger docs expect wireless solutions that are simple and effective?? Maybe that will help, eventually.