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Dealing with a spouse who has profound hearing loss.

Hearing Loss | Last Active: Mar 3 8:48am | Replies (62)
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@leeda5

He has not been evaluated for a cochlear implant. Somehow he's afraid of even considering that. His audiologist is very pleasant but has done a poor job of suggesting anything beyond a hearing aid. He has recently ordered ear molds and a Roger On, at the suggestion of our wonderful local HLAA members. I am hopeful that they can guide him in other useful devices. He can be stubborn and wants to "manage this himself."

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Julie, Volunteer Mentor | @julieo4 | May 26, 2023

I should add that the Roger device might be an opening to better communication. It's a good product. Be sure to have your husband ask about the telecoils when he's comfortable with that.

And tell him to insist on getting some counseling from the audiologist.

The CI option is always there. Age should not be a factor in going for that option if/when the time is right.

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