paulenglish
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« on: July 10, 2009, 11:17:07 AM » |
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1.Shop around before you buy. Try each manufacturers Hearing aids and check out their warranty.
2.The smaller Hearing aids (CIC) are the smallest and also the most expensive
3.Expect to change the batteries on the Hearing aid once a week. This can be expensive so if you are on a tight budget take this cost into consideration.
4.Buy two Hearing aids. You will save money if you only buy one, but you will not hear as well. You will be hearing only from one side instead of as if you were hearing with a stereo.
5.Check out the varied manufacturers warranty before you buy
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anthony.bill17
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« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2009, 01:12:04 PM » |
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Thanku for sharing it with us. It is a great help for all of us.
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GlobalHearingServices.com
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« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2010, 02:40:28 AM » |
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What is the point of trying out different manufacturers hearing aids? You don't have enough time to adjust to the hearing aid while you're there in the office.
Good tips though
Rick
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ellinawilliams
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« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2010, 09:02:45 AM » |
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Hi
This is seems to be useful.I have some tips about how to use hearing aid:
1. Learn the Features
Take some time while you are still with the audiologist who sold you the hearing aid to learn everything you can about it. Practice replacing the batteries, cleaning the hearing aid and telling the left hearing aid from the right.
2. Learn to Adjust
Learn how to adjust your hearing aid for different situations like a loud room. You may even ask to walk outside where there is traffic and have someone talk to you before leaving with your new hearing aid.
3. Do Not Overdo It
Some people find hearing aids uncomfortable at first. Ask how long you should wear your hearing aid each day while you are adjusting. Depending on the type of hearing aid you have, it may take a few days or more to become used to wearing a hearing aid.
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steveelles
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« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2010, 01:18:07 PM » |
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Hi. As part of your shopping around I would advise you to consider very carefully the audiologist you choose. With many hearing aids you are paying for the follow up rehabilitation services (unless you are buying cheapo ones online). Because hearing aids don't work like lenses do for eyes, you must be advised and counselled through the experience. This will involve several visits. Your brain needs time to relearn. It needs this time because you will have spent years with your brain making a good job of papering over the cracks. When you first start using hearing aids it can be a little like learning to read all over again. A good audiologist will be able to listen and advise as well as making the necessary fine adjustments. This will be an ongoing relationship so you need to be happy that your audiologist will both recommend the coreect technology as well as hold your hand - preferably for the rest of your life. I hope that helps. Steve  |
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fseoer2010
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2010, 08:23:31 AM » |
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I often wearing earphone. My hearing is so poor! Ｄｏ I need a hearing aid?
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hearingguy9
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« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2011, 08:48:36 AM » |
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These are some great tips. Too bad the smallest hearing aids cost the most! Hopefully prices will come down in time.
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« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2011, 09:24:58 PM » |
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Nope. The smallest hearing aids - CIC (completely-in-canal) do not cost the most. They cost exactly the same as the larger ITC (in-the-canal) and the ITE (in-the-ear) models.
The manufacturers charge the suppliers no differently, whatever the size of the aid. Some suppliers in the past have quoted 'extra' when customers have requested smaller sizes, but that practise is rather out-dated now, thank god.
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Binbag
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« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2011, 06:01:03 PM » |
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Ask the audiologist where they were trained. If they were trained by e.g. Siemens then only buy Siemens aids from them. If you buy anything else from them its like getting a car mechanic to do your heart bypass operation.
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Wings
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« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2011, 08:59:26 PM » |
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What a silly thing to say.
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Binbag
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« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2011, 05:03:36 PM » |
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That's what three Audiologists have told me. And from my experience it appears to be true. In most cases they can set up most aids but if you have difficulty then they struggle. Imagine a BMW mechanic repairing a Toyota - he's going to be fine with most things but struggle on the difficult or complex faults.
The Audiologists also say they tend to recommend the products that are (have the easiest software) to set up which in turn gets the best results and happiest customers. I was also told that the best HAs (and set up software) are from the firms that spend the most on Research and Development - I was told currently Siemens and Phonak are the best although I have not researched/verified this.
So when buying HAs ask where they did their training and consider buying that brand.
I have spent 2 years trying to get my Phonaks set up by Audios trained by Amplicon and Siemens and all they did was make it worse. I went to their head of practice who was trained by Phonak and he gets it right. He discovered one of them was faulty its been back for repair - so I'm not quite there yet.
I hope this is helpful to others
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Wings
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« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2011, 08:33:17 PM » |
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I think I see where you are coming from now. The manufacturers do not actually provide the training for people to qualify as Audiologists. Until last year, the training for qualification under the Hearing Aid Council was generally provided by the major retailers, and since last year, it can only be provided by third level institutions that are recognised/approved by the Health Professions Council.
The manufacturers provide 'product knowledge' training on their own products, rather like Drug Company reps provide training to Nurses and Doctors, but only on their own products - the reps don't actually train them to qualify as Nurses/Doctors. So ...... I think you meant to suggest that a person should only buy a particular manufacturer's product if the supplier has had product knowledge training from that manufacturer.
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northernsydney
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« Reply #12 on: June 27, 2011, 05:28:34 AM » |
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Thank you for sharing this wonderful link with us. Thanks for giving us very useful tips and information. Thanks for sharing this site…
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BigO
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« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2011, 03:45:42 AM » |
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1.Shop around before you buy. Try each manufacturers Hearing aids and check out their warranty. 2.The smaller Hearing aids (CIC) are the smallest and also the most expensive 3.Expect to change the batteries on the Hearing aid once a week. This can be expensive so if you are on a tight budget take this cost into consideration. 4.Buy two Hearing aids. You will save money if you only buy one, but you will not hear as well. You will be hearing only from one side instead of as if you were hearing with a stereo. 5.Check out the varied manufacturers warranty before you buy. Excellent advise. |
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kezijiang
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« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2011, 05:08:22 PM » |
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Nice tips bro...
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