What is Hearing Loss Deafness
While some cases of hearing loss are reversible with medical treatment, many are permanent. Whether temporary or permanent, how severely hearing is compromised not a uniform. In so...
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I don't understand my poor Mom has spent lots of money on trying to get hearing aids that work.
The company now that she bought hearing aids from is telling her that over a period of weeks that she will hear? They are gradually turning up the sound . What makes them think that if she can not hear now that she will hear in a few weeks? I am at the point of shall i trust them and go on or do I demand my mom's money be returned and go to another company and if so what company? My poor mom is 84years of age. She is frustrated and so is her family . Does any one have any ideas of how we can help her? Thankyou and blessings Facing Posted on 01/01/09, 08:01 pm |
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i will help if i can do you have any clinic for this 
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Often within the elderly community, people often ignore or deny their loss. Pathways without the hearing center of the brain loose speed and connectivity (for lack of a better description). Often, Audiologists give the person an aid and don't work them up to the appropriate volume. The person is given an aid that is set to their loss, but the patient actually needs to work up to. This usually leads to frustration and the patient simply just not wearing the aids. They are not the answer to everything, I'm not trying to suggest they are, mine certainly isn't. One thing that helped me is a personal amplification system, or an FM. I have lots of frustration in the car, and I can give my children the microphone that links with my aid so I can hear only their voice in my ears. Something else that can help is auditory therapy. People can be taught to listen better, block out some background noise, talk with your dr or audiologist about her (and your) frustrations. Good luck to you.
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Well, that seems a bit off to me. I'd go and get another audologist's point of view. Also, maybe try some sign language. :] God Bless You.
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I agree with Nancy, stay away from chain brand hucksters. Get your money back and see an audiologist.
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Being a deaf/oral, working in a non profit organization for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, I have great respect for these organizations over 'dealers'
I'm in no way an expert, but I do know from experience that new hearing aids have always taken me some time to adjust, and allow the brain to 'retrain and comprehend' these sounds again. Sometimes we need to 'relearn' how to hear with a device. At your mother's age, she needs alot of compassion and patience while she travels the journey of improved hearing ability. I strongly suggest you look for a hard of hearing organization, usually non profit.. who could recommend trustworthy and proven dispensers. Often these agencies will have people who have experience helping seniors adapt, perhaps classes regarding dealing with hearing loss, etc. Good Luck to you and your Mother. I hope all works out well.
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