Hearing Aids

[Vagus]

Had two fitted this afternoon, seems I have mild to moderate hearing lossand the technician set my hearing aids to take this into account.

I have silver ones, they're very small, I have the app for them on my iPhone to control lots of things, mainly, for me, the volume. They sit nicely over my ears with my specs on.

the lady told me to wear them for as long as possible each day,to get used to them, which I will do. I took them off about a hour ago as my ears were very itchy but will wear them tomorrow for as long as I can.

Any comments from those who wear NHS hearing aids in both ears..suggestions, hints, tips?? It's all new to me 😊🦻

[davebro3]

I had NHS paid for hearing aids from Specsavers some years ago but I don't think the do it in this area any more.

Prompted by this thread I've emailed the NHS hearing clinic to see if I can get a review.

[jennyjoan]

All hearing tests for over 65s are free no matter where you go

[barry1010]

That is true, JJ, but only in some areas will Specsavers supply hearing aids that the NHS pay for

[Old_Geezer]

"NHS funded hearing aids unavailable in your area​"

 

"How much do hearing aids cost?

Our products range from a basic digital hearing aid to the most sophisticated currently available, and are suitable for all types of hearing loss. Specsavers Advance, our best selling hearing aid range start from £495 and our rechargeable range start from £995."

 

Think I'll put that off as long as possible then. I SAID: THINK I'LL PUT THAT OFF AS LONG AS POSSIBLE THEN !"

[barry1010]

If you need them, OG, you are still entitled to free NHS ones - they just won't be provided by Specsavers. 

It's the same where I live, the GP refers people to the NHS Audiology Dept which in my case is in the huge Health and Social Care Centre.  Yours might be in your hospital or have its own building.

[ParsleyDumpling]

I had my hearing test with Scrivens (they look after my eyes too). They fitted my aids straight away. I had to go back because the replacement in ear thingies just didn't seem right. I have been back about three times with the same problem. They then rebooked me in with the audiologist. I now have a double domed thingy, that fits so much better and my hearing has improved. Apparently the dome acts like a 'bung' to stop the sound escaping out of your ear. If it is too small more sound gets out, too big and they are not comfortable and won't fit correctly. She also gave me a small brush and showed me how to keep the microphone clear of dust. It is the little opening at the top of the aid just before the tube attaches. You can get replacement domes and tubes about every three months, I have never had a problem with Scrivens aftercare. You have new aids every three years.

 

[barry1010]

Are they NHS aids, Parsley?

[ParsleyDumpling]

Most definitely.

[barry1010]

Good 

[Old_Geezer]

Unsure about "need" but my woman and me are getting a bit fed up of; "Sorry, what was that", "No, what was that again ?", " Oh.". She started to ignore or pretend she heard when she didn't. We are both soft spoken, except when annoyed. We can put up with it for now though.

[JinnyJoan]

O.G what is your question      Eh?

 

[bhg481]

OG - deafness is often a frequency response problem ie, you can hear noise but, with some frequencies missing, your brain can't translate the noise into words. Modern hearing aids don't just make sounds louder, they ampify the frequencies that your hearing test has shown to be not up to scratch. It's worth getting a free NHS test and seeing what they say - the hearing aid will be free if you need one, so you've nothing to lose.

[Old_Geezer]

Perhaps they can quiet the self diagnosed tinnitus while they're at it 😉

[ladybirder]

Does anyone know at what age we in this country are most likely to start having hearing problems?

I'm 86 this year and my hearing is fine and I'm starting to wonder if this is unusual.

 

[ParsleyDumpling]

OG, I have sufferd with tinnitus since my early 20s (am 60 this year, 🫣). My hearing aids make absolutely no difference difference  I'm afraid 😒.

[JinnyJoan]

double domed thingy,   - could I see that please.

[-SharonA-]

Double domed earpiece...

https://www.connevans.co.uk/product/10881437/3S10426027/Signia-hearing-aid-10mm-double-click-dome-2-0---pk-of-6

[ParsleyDumpling]

Sorry, jennyjoan, I don't have a photo.

[JinnyJoan]

thanks for letting me see that Sharon - I have been trying digital from NHS which put me nuts,  then back to my old analogue in the cupboard with a mould.

however I as I told you earlier I took a chance and bought an amplifier with a DOME - there were 2 domes in the package and 2 batteries  and they have done pretty ok but they come in different sizes (domes).  I looked on Amazon for different sizes but they seem to sell for example 10 domes but they seem either to be SMALL, LARGE OR MEDIUM - but I don't know what size I am  - how can i find out.

[ParsleyDumpling]

jennyjoan, why don't you go to an audiologist and ask if you can try different sized domes to see which fit the best?