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New Year's Resolutions for Hard of Hearing People
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Jan 21, 2022 | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
Bluffing can get you into big time trouble because people think that you are not comprehending communication. I encourage you to go to an audiologist to get your hearing checked. Find out if a hearing aid might help you. I have friends who are in their 90s who have hearing aids, and one got a cochlear implant three years ago when he was 90. Have you had your hearing tested?
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I am 83 and only have 50% loss in my right ear and tinnitus …I also pretend sometimes when I am talking with certain people as they get quite aggressive and angry if I ask them to not shout but to speak clearly as shouting distorts their words. I hate the stress this causes…and when I am accused of only wanting attention and control…I don’t see why I should spend $$ I don’t have on hearing aides(that may or may not work) when all that is needed for one person to speak clearly, stand closer and not shout in an angry voice…Sorry, this has turned into a sort of rant. Take care and walk in peace
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I did a lot of bluffing. Not a good idea as it took longer to get help. In November I received a Cochlear Implant in right ear, which was my worse ear. So glad I did - I'm 81. Knock on wood, things have really improved. With streaming I can now understand phone calls. Doing better in noise and even watching TV and listening to music. The 'homework' to get the brain to adjust to the CI is actually fun. With a CI they do a lot of testing to make sure it will help and that you are healthy enough for the surgery (my husband isn't as he has some major health issues - he gets very frustrated not being able to hear well even with hearing aids).
Good luck.