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@julieo4 Yes great interview and thank you for your incite to this area that probably doesn't get talked about much. As I mentioned I too have a loss of hearing and even tho I tried hearing aids they did seem to help my ringing so I have them shelved at the moment. I think my problem.is more of a frequency missing issue than audio level. I seem to miss certain words and it gets me in trouble with my wife at times.

I see you are a Golfer and that's one of my passions but haven't been playing. I'm still not sure how safe that is yet. I know its basically outside and of most activities its probably one of the safest. Have you been playing since this COVID issue?
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HI Dana. I haven't played much golf recently, but not due to COVID. My husband and I used to play a lot of couple's golf, and enjoyed playing in events and just for fun. He now has leg issues due to drop foot that occurred following back surgery several years ago. He uses a brace. Wasn't a big problem until he injured the Achilles tendon on the same leg. He now has problems walking on uneven surfaces. I miss playing, and should get my act together and go out and play in the lady's groups. Maybe next year. As far as safety is concerned, I do think that golf is probably one of the safest recreational pursuits you can be involved in right now. If you feel the spirit...go for it.

Sadly, a lot of hearing aids end up in dresser drawers or 'shelved' because they are not properly fit for a person's hearing loss. A shame. Hearing aids don't correct tinnitus, but they may be able to mask it a bit. You should go back to your provider, ask for real ear measurement, and be sure they are fit right for your needs. On the other hand, if they are not working for you, why did they sell them to you?