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Originally Posted by zcaveman (Post 874394)

Thanks for all the answers. I decided to go The Villages Ear in Mulberry. Took the test and failed miserably. Profound hearing loss. That was what I figured. I decided to get the Phonak Naida Q50, as recommended. Not as cheap as I wanted to pay but we will see.

They did the molds and I will get a fitting next week.

Hoping for the best.

Thanks for all of the replies.

Z

I love these hearing aids. They are in the canal hearing aids. With my hearing loss these were the only ones for me. I am in the adjustment phase right now. Weekly visits to see if I am doing okay and fine tune ups.

Thanks for all of the info you all gave me.

Z

Don't forget. You can try hearing aids for 30 days/ If you are not happy...not hearing...insist on getting back your money.

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Originally Posted by Loudoll (Post 889065)

Don't forget. You can try hearing aids for 30 days/ If you are not happy...not hearing...insist on getting back your money.

That is true, it is a law created to protect the consumer. Best to use Credit card also.

Just had to replace hearing aids for both parents. They both have dementia and are in a nursing home in Ocala. Had a long discussion with the audiologist that the nursing home uses and went with his recommendations.

One thing that he does recommend and includes is a "y-string" with loops around each hearing aid and a nifty clip that opens by pulling up on the clip instead of pushing down. He finds it works well with dementia patients as they have difficulty in figuring it out. (and if you have a loved one with dementia, you already know why that is important - Mom has already sent several thru the wash, taken a few apart, and probably flushed several down the toilet).

He doesn't recommend the in-ear type as folks with dementia have trouble remembering what it is and have been known to try to eat the nice candy mint.

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Originally Posted by slipcovers (Post 888766)

I just got new hearing aids a month ago from America Hears, online and cant believe the difference. Conventional hearing aids from all suppliers use digital "compression", which compress sounds, which distorts them, you also get feedbacl. America Hears uses ADRO tech, invented by Dr Peter Blamey and developed for the coclier implant. He is Austrailian and has teamed up with America Hears to make a state of the art hearing aid affordable to everyone. Just google his name for info. Of course, I first went to an Audiologist for exam and sent to AH to adjust. I also purchased equip so that I can do future adjustment on my computer or AH will adjust free.

I must say that I am totally impressed with my hearing. If anyone is looking for aids please check out this company.

If you go to americahears.com you can take the word test to see results, also they do not call you on the phone. Costco and Walmart sell a low-end aid, entry level. Believe me, I have researched extensively.

I have to disagree that they don't call you. I went online and took the hearing test and within an hour I received a call and an email from them.

John

I originally reviewer their site, took the test and never received an email or call. I also did searches on hearing aids,functions, and differences of so many choices. I also checked forums to get a voice from hearing aid users as it is a lot to sort out.
I have been totally pleased with this company, getting good aids, great customer service and affordable price. 30 day money back if not satisfied, nothing to loose. JMO