Self care, health, hearing

[labelleizzy]

I forget if I've said anything here yet about having the audiologist recommend I get hearing aids, but she did and I am.

Went to get fitted Monday afternoon (2 days ago) after Jeff did a bunch not research on my behalf re models available and their features. Seriously, he's a godsend in this regard. He did the research, we talked about what works with my and our lives, my specific needs and habits.

Picked one called Paradise-70 from Phoneo. Bluetooth capable, can pair up to 8 devices to the aids (whaaaaaaaat) and among other things it should help decrease the levels of tinnitus (pronounce TIN-it-us) I've been experiencing, and should make conversation and media watching more pleasant and rewarding. More relaxing.

I've really been straining. I turn 51 a week from Friday (so 9 days away) but it is what it is. Some people never need glasses into their 80's, I got mine when I turned 40. Okay. We need the tools we need.

Comments

[kareina]

I hope you love the hearing aids and their bluetooth connection as much as I do. Being able to hear phone calls, in both ears, in stereo, with better sound quality than in person is a total game-changer. Being able to connect to the computer for zoom calls or to hear music or videos directly into my hearing aids is totally worth the extra I had to spend on a dongle to plug into the computer since mine wouldn't pair directly to the computer itself. The fact that I can leave the room to use the loo during a zoom bardic, and not miss anything because the sound is in my hearing aids is great! (just remember to mute myself first!)

[labelleizzy]

Thanks for your feedback!
Gotta admit that I've never thought about the being able to hear the phone call still after leaving the room! Nice!