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problems with latest new hearing aids & what to do about them.
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@ken82 I'm totally deaf in my left ear and cope pretty well with my right ear. I think this concept of cognitive capacity explains something that has perplexed me. I absolutely hate my cell phone (and landline before it) and rarely use it, even though I can hear the person on the other end clearly. I think the reason has to do with this concept of cognitive capacity. I expend so much energy listening to make sure I hear what is being said that there is a lag time while I process that and then respond that makes me uncomfortable. I doubt the person on the other end of the conversation notices it, but I am quite aware of it. I hear so much better and can carry on a conversation with ease when I can see the faces of people speaking to me because I don't have to expend so much energy just to hear them. Does that make sense to you? Thanks for your comment about this. Nancy
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@nla4625 Yes, it makes perfect sense to me ... The use of Zoom Calls or Skype Calls where you can see the person should be very helpful... at least these video, face time calls need to be planned in advance but try them... I use my remote mic and my right hearing aid for phone calls...on my smart phone ...that's all I have.. Now my only problem with "picture" calls is that I have to get my house in order.. or use a selected background... Let me know if those calls work for you..
100% deaf in my right ear and what you are saying goes for me too. Communication face to face offers so much more in non verbal signals to the content of the conversation.
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@ken82 I said this recently (not sure where) so please forgive if this is repetition for you, Ken - or maybe you already explained? Why aren't you using a Caption Call or a Captel phone which could relieve you of the energy you expend in straining to hear?