Call Eric Clonce, Costco Hearing Aid Specialist at (407) 586 - 7241, in Orlando. Kirkland Hearing Aids (version 10.0 T) cost $1,400 for the pair. They are rechargeable. The letter “T” stands for Telecoil. The Telecoil will allow you to sync your Hearing Aids with the sound system in movie theaters, some Village and Regional Recreation Centers, the Sharon Morse Performing Arts Center and other venues. They are made by Phonak. Hearing Tests are free, follow-ups, repairs, supplies (domes, filters, etc.) are free. Costco has the longest Trial Period, 6 months. The warranty and replacement for lost Hearing Aids is excellent. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, return them for a full refund. We have been using Eric for many years. He is extremely knowledgeable, very thorough, very caring, and a real nice fellow. We have sent many friends, neighbors, and family to Eric. We always get excellent feedback. Call to make an appointment. This way, you will not have to wait. They will program a pair of hearing aids that you can wear in the store for a while to see how they feel and how they work. Costco sells several other Brands too. Make sure you talk with Eric about two other items. First, discuss a Transmitter. This is a very small box that will be placed near the television. It will allow you to sync directly from the television's audio to your hearing aids. This is an excellent option, and easy to hook-up. It costs about $140. Second, you need to purchase the very small overnight storage box (about $40) that you can keep on your night table. When you place your hearing aids in the box-- for the next 20 minutes or so, automatically-- all humidity will be removed and the ultra-violate light will kill 99+% of bacteria, etc. This is important from a health standpoint. Also, your hearing aids will remain safe overnight. BTW-- version 10.0 T can be programmed remotely. Talk with Eric about this. I wear version 8.0. Good Luck.
Just a quick follow-up. Costco, Sam's Club, as well as most stores that sell hearing aids-- employ Hearing Aid Specialists. These folks are licensed as such-- and are usually all one needs when purchasing hearing aids. These folks have a Bachelor’s degree-- some may have a Master's degree. They are not Audiologists. Audiologists are Doctors of Audiology and have the letters: Au.D. after their name. Hearing Aid Specialists are required to examine your ears to determine if there are any potential issues that may indicate that "clearance" is needed from an Audiologist or ENT-- before they will fit you for hearings aids. Many Audiologists sell hearing aids; but, they will be much more expensive. If someone has special needs (medical problem, Tinnitus, etc.)-- working with an Audiologist-- at least initially-- may be appropriate. One can then buy their hearing aids from that Audiologist, or buy the hearing aids elsewhere. You might want to check with your Health Insurance Company as to coverage for visits to an Audiologist, and even the hearing aids. Medicare does not cover the cost of hearing aids. Also, if you are a Veteran—check with the VA as to coverage for Audiologist visits, the hearings aids, and even the batteries. In many cases—there is no charge.
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