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Originally Posted by graciegirl
I need new hearing aids. In Ohio,I had used an audiologist that I knew well. That didn't keep her from charging me the going rate for hearing aids, i.e. small amplifiers that are made to fit in your ear that cost about six thousand dollars for a pair. I feel that all hearing aid businesses are out to gouge us. It to me is like seeking quasi medical help from slick eddie the used car salesman. Anyone here have someone you think is an ethical person?
If you have not purchased hearing aids, it is not similar to buying glasses where you know immediately if you can see better. Having a hearing loss corrected is much more challenging and you don't know immediately when you put your new "hearers" in if they are going to be as effective as they should be in all situations.
It is a crapshoot again, that I am dreading. I have one six thousand dollar pair of "losers" in the drawer.
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Gracie, I have worn hearing aids for 6 years I wear them about 15 hrs a day and have purchased new ones twice....it does take a while to get the proper settings for different enviroments and activities that you do. The hearing aids I'm wearing now took about 20 visits of tweaking before I was totally happy with my hearing....a lot depends how much hearing loss you have....mine was severe loss so I need a strong amplification....with my new HA"s I also am able to stream off my TV and I phone which helps greatly in comprehension....If you want more info. PM me and good luck