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problems with latest new hearing aids & what to do about them.
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Thank you for clarifying, Julie. My hearing loss started when I was in my 40's and I have had two sudden losses since then ( I am 62 now) -- the first was a pronounced loss in my right year (which is almost gone now) and more recently all the high frequency sounds are simply gone. My job required constant interaction with people and not being able to perform the way I used to led to early retirement. I am of course afraid of what is reserved for me in the future. I wear Oticom HAs with blue tooth technology (only 3 years old and with the best technology available according to my audiologist) but he is still unable to give me those sounds back. I may qualify for a CI on my right side but will need to go to a different doctor and audiologist, which is not feasible during the pandemic. I live in Virginia so anyone in Maryland or DC would do. Any recommendations, you or anyone? It is great to be part of this blog, BTW.
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Pleased that I can be helpful. You live right in the heart of HLAA country. The home office moved from Bethesda to Rockville MD a few months ago, but had been in Bethesda since 1979. Your best bet is to contact HLAA. The website lists chapters of HLAA and their contact information. http://www.hearingloss.org People in those chapters will be happy to share their experiences with you. There are several options for you in the D.C., MD, and Virginia area. I hope this helps. I was on the national board of HLAA during the 80s and 90s. I watched the development of cochlear implants in awe. I finally decided to go for it in 2005. No regrets. It allowed me to return to work after a 24 year hiatus. I could share more about my personal experience, but think that's probably enough. 🙂 Good luck to you! NOTE: As a college student I was told I had 'nerve deafness'; that nothing could ever be done to correct that. That was in the 60s. Feeling fortunate.