I need hearing aids which kind?

Frank Castros · 05-06-2021, 02:40 PM

I suffer from pronounced hearing loss and also Tinnitus. How do hearing aids affect those with Tinnitus, if at all?
I'm a Costco member and have put off getting hearing aids for too long and it's now having a great effect on my daily functionality.

Mike Pearson · 05-06-2021, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

I suffer from pronounced hearing loss and also Tinnitus. How do hearing aids affect those with Tinnitus, if at all?
I'm a Costco member and have put off getting hearing aids for too long and it's now having a great effect on my daily functionality.

Frank. I have Tinnitus The hearing aids really have no effect on my tinnitus. They might make it less noticeable when wearing the hearing aids. When you have Tinnitus you are never alone. You will be amazed what you are missing when you finally get hearing aids. The first thing you will think is the world is a really noisy place. Hearing loss creeps up on you slowly so you don't notice until its too late. They are not perfect and it takes a bit to get used to them. I had to turn the volume down on mine at first a it is overwhelming. The kept increasing the volume as I got used to them. You need a really good audiologist to work with you to get the frequencies right for you. Get the Bluetooth type with an app that works on your smart phone to be able to adjust the volume and modes. Don't wait it does not get any better.

tommy d · 05-06-2021, 03:21 PM

I've had the latest bluetooth , rechargeable model from Costco for about a month. Of the three brands I've used over the years they are tjhe best ANDleast expensive.

stage1scott · 05-06-2021, 05:17 PM

to be clear and possibly correct a couple of assumptions in here-the Costco hearing aid center is staffed by licensed audiologists, with the latest state of the art equipment to determine where your issues are and to help dial in your new units. it is NOT go in the store, take something off the shelf, see if it works. I used a private audiologist the first time, when I went back a year later they were no longer in business. I received the same level of testing and far better support from Costco and they were 1/3 of the private "franchised" company.

Rory McNeil · 05-06-2021, 10:44 PM

Every year at work (auto dealership mechanic), the company had a hearing test truck come in and test our hearing. For about the last 10 years, my hearing was continuously getting worse (I`m 63), and my wife was after me for years to get hearing aids. I went to a local hearing aid specialist, who performed their own, and more involved tests, and suggested Oticon brand. When they arrived, they were able to fine tune them in the store. I don`t wear them all the time, and never at the race track or in the shop while working with power tools, but they certainly did make a huge difference. (The first thing I noticed was how loud the turn signal flasher in my truck is!) Mine sit behind the ear, and I can adjust them with the app on my cell phone. The hearing aids also work as a "hands free" device with my cell phone. I also learned, that if your hearing aids are on, but not in your ears, when the cell phone rings, and you pick it up, you can`t hear the other person, as they were playing thru my hearing aids, in a different room. Took a while to figure that out!

Mike Pearson · 05-07-2021, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommy d

I've had the latest bluetooth , rechargeable model from Costco for about a month. Of the three brands I've used over the years they are tjhe best ANDleast expensive.

Do you know what brand the hearing aids you bought at Costco are? for the price they would be good for a spare pair in case of a problem with the ones I wear all of the time. Might just give them a try. Do they have an app for an I phone?

John Kissel · 05-07-2021, 09:37 AM

I was in the hearing aid business in the mid '70s-'81 with my family. We had best results with Siemens and Oticon.Within the various models the power could be adjusted, and you could also go from a 1.4 volt battery to a 1.5 volt battery.It is important to have a properly fitting ear mold and we used Mid States Labs in Witchia Kansas,and they were great.Hey, it was a job, built 2 cars, and then it was off to Florida, Bradenton, hauling fruit,and enjoying life .

Don Kennedy · 05-08-2021, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

Do you know what brand the hearing aids you bought at Costco are? for the price they would be good for a spare pair in case of a problem with the ones I wear all of the time. Might just give them a try. Do they have an app for an I phone?

OK so My wife, made me? lol I went to Sams club and bought earing aids called Lucid small and they can be adjusted The jury is still out on these I will admit they help Lol at me The top of the line was not cheap by the way

05-16-2021, 04:42 PM

I'm not sure I want to hear what's going on in the car or at home...;o)

AndyEvans · 05-19-2021, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry Polley

I'm not sure I want to hear what's going on in the car or at home...;o)

Hahaha! Same here.

05-06-2021, 02:40 PM	#1
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,973 Likes: 2,586 Liked 2,723 Times in 960 Posts	Re: I need hearing aids which kind? I suffer from pronounced hearing loss and also Tinnitus. How do hearing aids affect those with Tinnitus, if at all? I'm a Costco member and have put off getting hearing aids for too long and it's now having a great effect on my daily functionality.

05-06-2021, 03:21 PM	#3
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 830 Likes: 1,609 Liked 359 Times in 135 Posts	Re: I need hearing aids which kind? I've had the latest bluetooth , rechargeable model from Costco for about a month. Of the three brands I've used over the years they are tjhe best ANDleast expensive. __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?

05-06-2021, 05:17 PM	#4
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 109 Times in 44 Posts	Re: I need hearing aids which kind? to be clear and possibly correct a couple of assumptions in here-the Costco hearing aid center is staffed by licensed audiologists, with the latest state of the art equipment to determine where your issues are and to help dial in your new units. it is NOT go in the store, take something off the shelf, see if it works. I used a private audiologist the first time, when I went back a year later they were no longer in business. I received the same level of testing and far better support from Costco and they were 1/3 of the private "franchised" company. __________________ Scott McIntyre-Cornville-retirement at last! 2015 Chevy SS. LS3/ 6 spd Stick-Wolf in sheeps clothing!

05-06-2021, 10:44 PM	#5
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 317 Liked 1,103 Times in 301 Posts	Re: I need hearing aids which kind? Every year at work (auto dealership mechanic), the company had a hearing test truck come in and test our hearing. For about the last 10 years, my hearing was continuously getting worse (I`m 63), and my wife was after me for years to get hearing aids. I went to a local hearing aid specialist, who performed their own, and more involved tests, and suggested Oticon brand. When they arrived, they were able to fine tune them in the store. I don`t wear them all the time, and never at the race track or in the shop while working with power tools, but they certainly did make a huge difference. (The first thing I noticed was how loud the turn signal flasher in my truck is!) Mine sit behind the ear, and I can adjust them with the app on my cell phone. The hearing aids also work as a "hands free" device with my cell phone. I also learned, that if your hearing aids are on, but not in your ears, when the cell phone rings, and you pick it up, you can`t hear the other person, as they were playing thru my hearing aids, in a different room. Took a while to figure that out! __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

05-07-2021, 09:37 AM	#7
John Kissel Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colt's Neck, n.j. Posts: 349 Likes: 766 Liked 230 Times in 94 Posts	Re: I need hearing aids which kind? I was in the hearing aid business in the mid '70s-'81 with my family. We had best results with Siemens and Oticon.Within the various models the power could be adjusted, and you could also go from a 1.4 volt battery to a 1.5 volt battery.It is important to have a properly fitting ear mold and we used Mid States Labs in Witchia Kansas,and they were great.Hey, it was a job, built 2 cars, and then it was off to Florida, Bradenton, hauling fruit,and enjoying life .

05-16-2021, 04:42 PM	#9
Barry Polley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I need hearing aids which kind? I'm not sure I want to hear what's going on in the car or at home...;o)