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Strategies & Realities - Hearing Loss in Social Settings
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Jan 24, 2022 | Replies (71)Comment receiving replies
I'm fairly new at this, but would like to know more. I'm looking for aids to replace my 6.5 year old ones. (my first ever pairs) They are Widex Uniques, and I'm still having a lot of trouble in rooms, or auditoriums.
My daughter bought me an Samsung a02s phone, and I'd like new aids that work with it. I'm still learning to use it, but I've read that it will link with my aids. (At my age of 83, I'm not very well versed in technology)
Is there a way to find out how it will help me, and where should I look for the right aids?
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@comeagain Welcome to discussions on hearing aids.
It's so important for your hearing aid provider to take the time needed to help you learn how to sync your personal technology with other audio devices, including your new phone. This will depend on your provider's skill and willingness to take the time needed to be sure you understand how streaming between devices works.
So much is new in the hearing aid field. I've loved my Widex aids but know my next pair will have to be of a different brand to sync with my cochlear implant processor. It's frustrating that these expensive personal devices are 'brand specific'.
Be sure your hearing aid provider has access to your phone when you get new hearing aids. And, if possible, have your daughter accompany you when you are tested and fitted for those new hearing aids.
Are you planning to see a clinical audiologist for your new hearing aids?
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Comeagain, welcome. Looking for new hearing aids can be daunting. You may wish to see the tips members have shared in these related discussions:
- How do I choose the best hearing aids? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hearing-aids-1/
- I'm completely new to the world of hearing aids. Advice please. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/newbie/
- What to Expect at Your Hearing Aid Fitting https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-to-expect-at-your-hearing-aid-fitting/
You also ask about compatibility with you new Samsung phone. He's probably tired of me tagging him, but I usually turn to @tonyinmi with questions like that.
@comeagain, what hearing aids do you have now?