I’m 63 and have Re-Sound hearing aids. They are behind the ear hearing aids. I work in sales and was embarrassing myself not hearing customers questions or answers clearly. Also got sick of not being able to hear and understand my grandchildren. I never realized how poor my hearing was till I swallowed my pride and had myself tested. My Audiologists got me first class hearing aids for much less than stated in this report. He provides adjustments to the frequency band I’m having trouble with the most and infrequent repairs for the life of the aids all for $2600. Thank you Al Wilson you changed my life for the better.
Yea Chris. I was a personal banker. I tried to ignore the issue until I developed tinnitus lol.. So I gave in, and got a pair. I'm 31,and I started noticing my hearing loss at 25...
My hearing aids were a grand total of $8,000 and I'm grateful for having my parents pay for my hearing costs cause if I was on my own I couldn't. Insurance companies see vision and dental far more important than hearing. I wish I had the option to switch vision cause I have absolutely no issues with vision. Contact lenses per box average $50-$100 vs hearing aids that are average $4700 per hearing aid. I'm paying extra for my insurance to cover something I may never need.
Cost IS the problem... This industry has been in a monopoly by a handful of companies who have driven up the price while other technologies have decreased in price. The industry is ripe for destructive technology to step in.
My comment is on my own experience. In my fifties I was having trouble understanding speech. Volume wasn't a problem unlike it was for my mother who used a simple set of sound amplifying aids that cost around thirty dollars each. Seven years ago I bought a set of $5000 hearing aids. They helped some but not as much as I expected. Originally they were the molded in the ear model but I couldn't tolerate the pressure of the in the ear aid and had to go to the behind the ear. They were small and most people never even noticed I was wearing them. Over the years I had to have them each repaired at a cost of $700 dollars each. I finally replaced them with the latest model that has many more channels( rather like a sound graphic equalizer with more channels) and I actually hear clearer now. Downside is they are bluetooth and to get the ability to really use them for my phone or tv or simply to adjust the volume without taking them in to the store I have to purchase an iphone as they are made to work with one. Proper program and you can adjust sound fields and volume where ever you are. They will also work with android phones but not all functions will work. Here I am scrimping on prescriptions and yet manage to buy these expensive toys. But what's it worth to be able to carry on a conversation with your wife or friends. Sure the inexpensive sound amplifiers will work for many but for those who have trouble with separating sounds they don't offer much help. They still have us over a barrel in that some of us need hearing checks and aids that can be adjusted to only raise certain frequencies to hear better. It's high time the govt. reign in windfall profits from hearing aids but I guess it's like the drug industry where they actually pay our congressmen to allow them to keep on stealing from us all. Good luck and I hope you can find the money somehow to hear better.
read an article where the VA is the biggest buyer of HA. they bid every 5 years. bids run from 275.00 to 450.00, and they are all brand name hearing aids. so you can imagine what the hearing aid stores are making on them
I got Starkey hearing aids. And i am so thankful that people from starkey are so generous enough to travel enough half way around the globe to give free hearing aids.
No. Put your brain on. I know it’s early. If a person is deaf, how is a hearing aid going to help them? If the have hearing loss, and a brain, they just turn up the volume. WASF’d
@@LarryCleveland what is wrong with you I have a hearing aid now but before I almost couldn't hear the video no matter how loud I have a cochlear implant on my other ear which is completely deaf so yea I would have appreciated CC
After 10 or 15 years of being hard of hearing I got fitted with two hearing aids, the first thing I noticed after leaving the hospital was bird song, something I hadn't heard for years, the other thing was that I didn't notice my tinnitus, my advice is, don't wait,
I have always bought my hearing aids from E-bay! i took my Hearing Test on line with my PC and Headphones. I bought a kit to mold my ear pieces. I sent my signed waiver, printed Hearing Test, and molds to a company in California who molded my 'in the ear" Seimens Digital Hearing Aids. That set cost me $1200. That was about 15 years ago. Since then my hearing has worsened and I needed more powerful hearing aids, so I went to "Behind The Ear" aids. Always staying with Digital. Always being on E-bay because of price. My latest set were Signia Fast P, CE, which cost me $85 each. Almost all E-bay hearing aid suppliers are overseas now which has lowered the price but also made shipping take longer. I have told this to many friends and older people but no one else I know does this! I also buy my eye glasses on line but that is another story.
I've worn hearing aids for 40 years. What a change I've seen in hear aid technology and hearing lost testing. I just got my newest pair at Costco. They are the Kirkland brand costing $1,499. They are the very best I've ever owned. The blue tooth option makes talking on the telephone easy. Also the option to adjust the volume with my phone is nice. I lost my hearing starting with being in tanks in the Marine Corp among other factors. I really stress to young people to protect their hearing.
Blessed are those with intact hearing ; however if for some reason hearing is lost consider Costco, wonderful service, reasonable price, explore their hearing aid center. Hearing aids work best with close proximity situation; like this son and father visit.
Ziontrainism if it was as easy as handing someone hearing aids then the price would be much less. However, there are countless adjustments that usually take place as the patients adapts to their new hearing. All of those follow ups cost money. I have my practice arranged where the hearing aids are less than half the price and then the patients just pay for whatever services they may need as they go.
You can buy the hearing aids from the major american companies direct from China. www.made-in-china.com/products-search/find-china-products/0b0nolimit/Hearing_Aid-1.html And you can see the prices range from a few $ to a few hundreds of $ for the ones seen at 8:10. It's all a huge scam.
Costco. Buy at Costco. Prices start at $1,599 for a PAIR. PREMIUM quality hearing aids for about 1/4 the normal price. All follow up visits and adjustments/retesting/all supplies you may need are including in your original purchase price. You just have to be a Costco member.
@@InXLsisDeo Of course it's cheap if I reverse engineer someone else's tech. Or make a plastic shell that looks like someone elses tech and put a cheap amp and speaker in it. In any case, prices are still too high.
@@TomKarches They are not reverse engineered, they are fabricated there, like so much stuff sold in the US. Of course you don't get the service, and it's probably necessary but the fact is the service prices is grossly overpriced, like everything concerning healthcare in the US .
The prospect of inexpensive OTC hearing aids is blessing beyond measure for those suffer hearing loss. And I know Senator Elizabeth Warren (who I do not care for) deserves a fair amount of credit for this.
There is a difference between needing amplification and needing clarity. Cheaper "hearing assists" like the Bose "Hearphone" and others sold by hearing centers like Miracle Ear are NOT for people who need clarification. Unfortunately, this means people may well be spending money on the wrong device with the DIY method of ordering online. I got my hearing checked by three places - to make sure they all agreed on the diagnosis. All the tests were comparable in results, so I knew I was on the right track. The ENT doctor didn't recommend hearing aids for clarity, only for amplification, when that in fact clarity was my problem. The other two hearing centers (like Miracle Ear) agreed I needed the hearing aid for clarity. In other words, the doctor was not astute in recommending the correct technology, and had I chosen not to get two more opinions, my hearing would have deteriorated to the point I may not have been able to stop the progression AND hear better, too. Be careful to self-diagnose, even if $5000 does seem ridiculous. It IS ridiculous, but you need to get what is appropriate or risk losing your hearing for good.
This is my life. Just had to get a loan for new hearing aids because insurance does not cover it. DISCRIMINATION. Hearing aids are durable medical equipment and last longer than a pair of glasses. SHAME ON HEARING AIDS COMPANIES ANS INSURERS
The hearing aid industry is the biggest racket on the planet. I bought a pair of Oticons about 3 years ago for $4,400. Saw them on the internet a year later for $1,200. Asked my audiologist about that and she confirmed by finding. Then she said you will not find an audiologist anywhere in the country that would set the adjustments on them unless I purchase from her or any other audiologist. Then told me look at the fine service that you receive from me.
Thank you for this video. Dementia seems to be affecting my father after having lost his hearing aids. We welcome more affordable hearing aids and much needed competition in this field.
Look up this article. "Frequency Therapeutics says they’ve already given the treatment to more than 200 people, and seen significant improvements in patients’ hearing in three out of four clinical trials. The therapy is long-lasting - hearing has been improved for nearly two years in some cases - and it comes in the form of a single injection into the inner ear, making it much simpler and quicker than alternatives like gene therapy." Hearing Loss Can Be Reversed With New Regenerative Therapy, Say MIT Scientists
I was in a business dinner with about 20 people in a "high-end" restaurant. Literally, I could not hear the person across from me at the table and I do not have hearing loss. This happens almost every larger business dinner! I appreciated the comment from the Starkey rep who mentioned "hearing someone in a noisy restaurant," and I honestly don't think anyone but the restaurant can solve the way-too-oft issue of TERRIBLE sound management at these expensive establishments! Hardwood everywhere, closed rooms -- and the loudest males shouting so they can be heard. If I take my wife to dinner the ability to TALK with her is the main decision on where I go to spend my money!
My hearing aids I've had for almost a year are Bluetooth so I can listen to music and take phone calls. Insurance companies cover costs for vision and dental but not hearing 🙄 lame. My hearing aids were $3,000 per hearing aid and the custom moulds were $1,000. So a grand total of $8,000. Starkey has some pretty great hearing aids and I love my hearing aids.
I have the Bose Hearphones (approx $500) and they are in many ways superior to my almost $4000 (4yr old) hearing aids. When I just need to hear voice in a crowded environment the Bose Hearphones are about equal to my hearing aids. The draw back is that you can definitely see them. Where they really shine are places that you can cancel ambient noise and just use them like Bluetooth earbuds. They provide outstanding fidelity when listening to music. I use the hearing aids for times when I don't want my hearing aids to show, but in general the Bose Hearphones provide a better hearing experience. I have what the audiologist called "significant" hearing loss.
Ruth Becker of course the person who would need hearing aids to list to this would already have them. Engage your brain. If they were deaf, this topic isn’t for them anyway. Duhhhh
My mom has profound hearing loss and just refuses to wear her hearing aids. I worry about her safety, but I also worry that she’s missing out on conversations we have as a family and feels isolated because of it.
I hate my hearing aids. If no one is here, I don’t wear them. Expensive and only make things louder. Still have to have people repeat themselves, but who wants to run all over trying different audiologists to see if one can really help?
It's always curious that people change the facts to make a point. My Costco KS-8 hearings aids cost me $1588 in March of 2018 for the pair. That included the hearing test. The KS-8 is their latest version. You get a money back guarantee if you're not happy. Clearly, if you need them they're a lifesaver. If you're hearing is bad you'll just start to feel isolated and embarrassed in social situations. Holiday parties use to be a problem for me. Not anymore. These babies were cheap at twice the price.
Good for you for recognizing the problem and getting hearing aids. Costco has great buying power. They also buy the older technology from the hearing aid manufacturers. Their technology is typically 2 years behind what the Audiologists are currently fitting but the price is amazing and the products are of the same quality. Costco has helped a lot of people that otherwise could not afford hearing aids, to join the conversation again.
An area that I wished this interview would have touched on is how these devices help those with Tinnitus. I wrote a book on it. There are options instead of suffering in silence.
@@cindykelly5765 You can get it in either paperback or audiobook form. Is is available on Amazon as a Kindle eBook. www.ronaldnutter.com/book/tinnitus-my-story/
My hearing loss was caused by severe abuse when I was a kid. And I never noticed it until recently. Had a hearing test, and my left ear drum moves more than my right.
I do use Starkey for my hearing aids using the Micro tech Essentia brand. These are expensive, yes. I had to finance them, but to tell you the truth, they are not only a bit better than the cheap Amazon or non prescription ones you buy without the audiologists prescription and setting, but better by miles. I've tried several less expensive ones, but truth be told, they really cannot even come close to the quality of the ones I had to finance for. In the end, for what I needed, for what I do, and in spite of price, I couldnt be happier with the more expensive hearing aids over anything of less in price, less in quality, or without a prescription. I will however admit I was lucky to finance them, while others are not, so I think insurance carriers should be a bit more understanding to the actual need of a hearing aid and start to cover them for everyone in need....from one end of the financial spectrum to the other.
I'm SSD (single sided deafness) and my right ear is currently going bad. It is ridiculous to know that this treatment is not a part of our overall health care and should be look at very carefully. I'm about to start some sh*t now and fight for folks like us so that we can have coverage as well.
I am 60 years old, and have been experiencing hearing loss for many years. I noticed this when several people would tell me, "you are not listening to me." This was not the case, as the correct situation was I was not hearing them! I have been avoiding going in to to seek professional advise and help for years despite being mildly pushed by my wife 🙂. Well, I finally decided to seek help and was surprised to learn that I have 70% hearing loss. Making this a lot easier to accept was the fact that my insurance paid for 100% of my $6,500 hearing aids.
Starkey is the company to look at. I have had Tinnitus for most of my life but was told there was nothing could be done. I have the 2nd generation of Starkey devices. The headaches I had are gone. Until a cure can be developed to cure tinnitus, this really helps. I wrote a book my journey with Tinnitus.
Cut the middleman and buy them direct from China, where they are manufactured. www.made-in-china.com/products-search/find-china-products/0b0nolimit/Hearing_Aid-4.html
@@InXLsisDeo While that is an option for some of the devices, what happens when you need service or support ? There is a chance that local hearing aid vendors may not have the parts or information on how to calibrate or support those items. I know someone who owns several hearing aid locations and she gets people in who tried to save money and come to her with a device she has little to no information on. Just saying.
Go to any audiologist and they can reprogram them for you and show you how to use them. 13 years, I don't know maybe too old. I wear 2nd hand HEARING AIDS. They saved my sanity.
The industry is still a sham. They charge so much while medical insurance only covers a small amount per hearing aid. We should be responsible for just the co-pay.
It's about F'n time.... Hearing aids have been a scam monopoly for years. There is no reason a individual can't open an app on his cell phone and move sliders up and down like an equalizer with level controls for the frequency loss range he has. The cost should be under $100, fit in both ears and run off an app. Of course I am assuming we are talking about general hearing loss not due to a medical problems.
I have been wearing a hearing aid for the last 11 years since 2011, I turned 21 and I remember the cost of that one custom hearing aid for me is $1,200.00 because I wanted an in the canal for vanity sake no way to see it, I will never forget first time turning it on and hearing the secretary typing on her computer 3 rooms away.
How do you know which product is better for your hearing loss? I had the choice of the Baha or the Med-El device, I then found out that my hospital, Froedert Memorial Hospital, in Milwaukee, is not using the Med-El device.
You won't know which product is better for you. That is why these OTC devices are only for people with mild hearing loss. The problem is, without a hearing exam, you won't know what kind of hearing loss you have. You may not have hearing loss at all (wax impaction, fluid)! Or you may have something that can be surgically corrected (otosclerosis, perforated eardrum). If you choose to try an OTC device, it would be wise to get a hearing exam by an Audiologist first. Baha devices will not be OTC, of course.
There is a company, new to me, named Audicus, that sells hearing aids over the internet. The hearing exam is done over the computer with ear phones. I did mine with just my iPhone. Not even any ear buds. They have a membership plan that has 3 levels of cost. The basic level is $49.99 per ear, per month. That covers everything repairs, everything. Every 18 months you get a new pair!! I have the mid level, just received them. For $118.00 per month I have my hearing aides for both ears, plus all the needed equipment, & the charging case so I don’t have to pay for or mess with batteries. The charging case is an extra $10.00 a month per ear. Well worth it to me! The batteries are tiny, hard to handle, expensive & need to be changed every 2-3 days. At least they did on my old ones. These hearing aids are relatively affordable, you don’t have to take out a loan to get them and as the technology improves, you get a new pair every 18 months. No contract to be locked into. If you don’t like them or decide that you can’t afford them, just return them and you are done with it. How about that?!? I think it is a fantastic deal!!
I have an old model Starkey. I use the hearring aid daily. I appreciate the customer service. I have had to adjust the aid twice, once for size and once for increasing volume. I don't think buying a hearing aid or audio volume device without any customer service or hearing text would be a confusing experience. I don't use any Bluetooth connectivity, l just want to hear! I suggest that one should get hears tested. Then you will know if you have any hearing deficit. Then save your money for that big purchase. I hope you can get an older model like I did. Good Luck
It speaks volumes about health insurance companies that refuse to cover real issues and needs in order to have more profit. Like dental and hearing issues are not considered for coverage by most insurance, but is very vital to everyone.
Looking forward to these over-the-counter versions. My current hearing aids don't noticeably improve my ability to hear conversation in noisy environments. However, my Bose noise cancelling headsets are wonderful. Add a good quality directional mike, and I think I'd be much happier with something like that.
Ken Haley My new Oticons are fantastic in restaurants! They cancel a lot of noise-can tell the difference between sounds and voice sounds. And way better than the Oticons I bought 12 years ago! Yes, pricey. But they are way better than those devices on the table BECAUSE they cancel so much noise. I paid a lot, but worth it to me.
@@ediedaley3701 That's good to hear. Mine are about 5 years old. Can you tell me the model number of your Oticons and/or how much you paid? If you don't want to post here, you can email me privately at khaley4 at gmail dot com. I'm like you--If they work well, they'll be worth it to me.
No CC and all about Hearing aids... ? Also, those tests don't do much. You sit in a totally silent booth and focus on whatever they sound to you right? Real life isn't like that, it is loud... all the time. My hearing is going, badly, and I hear a lot less if there is a lot of noise bouncing around the room rather then when there is just one noise. Again, need CC
More than cost, I don't buy because I don't think the understanding of hearing loss has developed beyond the most primitave stages, I base that on the tests they give with a single pure tone in a quiet room. For me, it does give some useful information, but I really think it misses the most important characteristics of my hearing troubles.
Those tests will provide you a graph to show how much loss you have and at what frequencies. I have had it done twice now and a copy of each test in hand. The Audiologist was knowledgeable enough to explain to me a few things that I did not know. Firstly, as you get near to or crossover that 20% hearing loss line on the graph you begin to lose the ability to understand speech. Yes, that's right. Your brain cannot make out words at times. After hearing this I now find many times where I cannot understand even the simplest things said and have to ask for a repeat or two. This with hearing aids, still. I will say though that my hearing did improve remarkably enough to where I do not have to ask for people to repeat themselves nearly as often as I did. I also find that I am not quick to respond as it seems my brain is delayed in the understanding some speech and I have to pause to think about what was said. This happens more when people do not talk loud enough and are not directly facing me when talking. It is amazing to me to find so many people that do not speak up and they believe that you can hear their every word no matter what direction their lips are pointed. Okay, so I bought into the Seimen brand. Yes, they were overpriced but at least the first pair lasted over three and a half years. One finally just died so I had to order a second pair. I bought the second pair from an online store in Colorado. Here's what happened. I bought the second pair at the local hearing store and paid over $5,600. These were an upgraded version from what I had before but not much different. Only thing I know is the battery is twice as large and I get about a week out of a battery now. So, I took the local hearing store ones back. The manager asked me why I want to return them. I got a song and dance until I stated to her that since she is the manager she should be able to transact this return/refund. She turned and proceeded with the transaction. No more B.S. So, I called the online store in Colorado, so much more polite and helpful. They set me up with an appointment with an Audiologist not far from me and shipped the new aids all fully programmed with the test/script that I emailed to them. I picked up the new aids the next week and walked out of there a new man again. I have not had to go back for a follow up appointment, exam, whatever. Okay, so the other month I had a problem where I couldn't hear out of one of the aids. I called the online store and the phone was answered promptly and he began to tell me what to check. It was a build up of ceremen or earwax that I missed in my sometimes cleaning. I now look carefully at these before putting them on in the morning. Cleaning by swishing around in a capful of alcohol and using a little brush works well. I think I covered everything. I cannot mention store names here but you get the picture I hope. Oh, and the tinnitus, once you wear the aids for a bit they help to balance or block out the noise somehow. I rarely notice mine any longer but sitting here right now my ears are singing. You never know, there aint no cure for sure. We just have to deal with it the best we can. Professional aids can be programmed to help with a lot of these problems. Non-Programmable not so much. You are on your own and you might wish you had not spent the money on the cheap ones. Do your research, make some calls, ask questions. Did I tell you I have the bluetooth audio streamer with these aids? I plug in the transmitter to my stereo amp that the t.v. is connected with the left and right audio hookups and with the phone app I can put this streamer on around my neck and once it connects to the transmitter, I can hear t.v. so much better. I can leave the volume low where the wife likes it. Yeah, aint cheap but you can get another credit card to slap it on, right? ;)
@@jrstf Have you tried aids? If not you will never know for sure. Yes, some individuals may have hearing problems that aids cannot help but I only know of my tinnitus and some loss of speech understanding. Are these some of the important characteristics you are talking about?
@@pstreicher - I have not tried hearing aids. I know they would help sometimes. They measured a dip at 6KHz in my hearing, simple eq problem there, but even with the dip fixed I have trouble with speech in the presence of noise, that I know from eq'ing sound files on my computer and playing them back. I also have many other troubles, like distinguishing the acoustic guitar from the keyboard, and when the electric guitar spews its clipped vomit over the whole spectrum I tend to lose everything. I've been working on training my ears for 18 years, only a little improvement. Amplification will help sometimes, like in a group meeting, but it would be a big failure in a live band setting where it's already so loud as to cause pain in my ears (but apparently not in most people's). I hear much better with headphones or earbuds than listening to the room directly, so with bluetooth aids I could be piping the soundboard directly to my ears, totally oblivious to the sound in the room, bet that'd go over good with the audience! I don't like that only the vendor knows what the hearing aid is doing (or claims to know) and I can't adjust it myself. I do expect to get hearing aids some day, I will keep your online experience in mind, and that you can test locally and send results to online store. When you mention 20% hearing loss (which would be a very small loss), I think you meant 20dB (which seems big to me, but they call it moderate). I was 26 dB at the worst. 20dB is a factor of 10, doesn't seem moderate to me.
made@@pstreicher Yes I had the same problem my $5000 hearing aids just made the problem louder. After about eight or nine trips back for (adjustment) I just gave up. Now I am 77 retired and have no money the try anything new,
Here is a problem I see with my elderly mom’s hearing aids. The volume knob just turns and turns. Never stopping when it is turned all the way up. It is not broken that’s just how they work. Also very small and difficult for elderly fingers to manipulate.
I paid $5,000 for hearing aids that have directional microphones and can be controlled with my phone. They also have rechargeable batteries. My main problem was hearing in a noisy environment like a restaurant or a house party. I've had them for 3 years and have recently given up on them, as they are of no help in a relatively loud setting. It's also a total PITA to change the click domes, the part that goes into your ear, and wax guards.
I think something to keep in mind is that even individuals with perfect hearing will struggle in noisy situations. The goal of hearing aids is, after all, to bring your hearing back to normal levels not make it superhuman.
The directional modes on the Bose Hearphones work pretty well, i used in parties and subway, and hear better than my friend without it haha. I think the key is the Hearphones have the ability to produce a lot of amplification without too much distortion, something the tiny heating aids just simple cannot do . worth a shot for $500, plus they are great noise cancelling bluetooth headphones... with return policy .
Thank you for this video. I am 57 and have a slight hearing loss in my right ear with the higher frequencies. I also am suffering with Tinittis. I was told that hearing aids with maskers would help stop the ringing in my ears. New $5,500 and outdated with reprograming $2,500. My insurance does not pay for hearing aids. I had to retire early due to not being able to physically do my job after a severe back injury at work. I was going to borrow the money to get the hearing aids and now will wait until August 2020 to purchase an OTC ones. Can you please do a video on Tinittis? Thank you! 😊
I've owned several hearing aids for my moderate hearing loss, yet I rarely found myself wearing them besides in class and at work. First and biggest issue is the quality of the sound. Sure it amplifies sound of speech, but other unwanted sounds such as air conditions and background noise in crowded environments also get louder. The noise cancelling hearing aids I've tried are not viable as they dampen the sound to the point where it hinders my hearing of the person I'm speaking to. To me, the priority is advancement in technology over cost. I want hearing aids that work within your biology rather than act as an amplification medium.
Most online hearing aids are not hearing aids at all. They are hearing amplifiers. Hearing aids are a racket in the US. My insurance covers a $1000 maximum lifetime benefit and the devices range from $3500 to $7000. As of January 1st 2020 my state, CT, passed a law saying insurance companies have to cover a pair every 2 years regardless of cost. Thanks CT.
I used to wear in the ear amplifiers which were off the internet. They used batteries. I did it for about a year but they are way too loud. It amplified sounds that my brain used to filter out. Like the sound of my shoes walking. Finally got the over the ear inside the canal. It is programed for loss for each ear. It's been 6 months. No one can see them they are beige like my hair which covers my ears. I've had two adjustments and on a second program and have tried two sizes of ear buds. I hear most everything but am still not understanding some speech. Some people speak too softly. After ten years My brain no longer listens for conversation and concentrates as it did when younger. I'm 73 my hearing got worse ten years ago. I use captions but was missing so much in conversations. My doctor says it takes time to program my brain. My daughter became hard of hearing after a very high fever at age 4. She wears the latest over the ear like mine. After 4 years she hears speech very well. She says it takes a long time to train your brain to listen again for one thing. Your audiologist need to work with you because they've heard every kind of complaint. I like using my phone to reset volume and I lije hearing my phone ring in my ears no matter where my phone is. Then I hear the other person directly in my aids and don't disturb others like in a grocery store.
I have Oticon hearing aids with full ear molds, not domes. My right ear has about 70% hearing loss and my left has about 50-60% loss. I crave for more power in my hearing aids, more volume the better, I don’t want to miss anything where others don’t want all that extra power in their hearing aids. The only disadvantage is you get a feedback from too much volume. I love the Oticon brand hearing aid product, I have never had an issue with it. It’s been a wonderful hearing aid I loved so far! I was wondering, have you made anything stronger for someone like me and it’s compatible to iPhones. Another thing when this hearing aid became a Bluetooth compatible to iPhones, my life changed for the better. So my question here, is there a newer high tech hearing aid for someone like me?
All we need is a pair of earphones or buds and a phone app to turn the smartphone into an amplifier job done and no one will know you have a hearing problem and the only cost is the app as we all have a smartphone and earbuds
Bob Wareham that is what I use for tv music and podcasts. But for some reason some programming is not loud enough and I hav not found an app to boost volume and do more than very minimal frequency equalization. An opportunity for a fortune by an app programmer or Bluetooth ear phone manufacturer.
I have never imagined that i could watch videos like this😢😢😢😢tooooo sad for me that my 9 years old baby girl is suffering a hearing loss..I really wished someone can help her provide this very expensive hearing-aid..😢😢😢😢
ASL is AMAZING! I've been loosing my hearing, not as young as she but way too young for it to be "normal" and I have been learning ASL. I adore it. It is expressive, beautiful, fun, a good workout, and it really has opened my eyes to what language and vocabulary really are. I've always wanted to adopt a deaf or hard of hearing child, but I'm not rich enough. Sad but true. What I'm trying to say, though, is explore all your options. It would be amazing to be part of such a rich culture within a culture as well.
Just wish my dad would get the help he needs. He’s completely deaf in one ear, so Mom and I got him scheduled with a nationally ranked otolaryngologist (and chair of the nationally ranked department) in town, who’s totally covered by our insurance-since hearing aids won’t help that aspect. Dad canceled the appointment.
I’m 63 and have Re-Sound hearing aids. They are behind the ear hearing aids. I work in sales and was embarrassing myself not hearing customers questions or answers clearly. Also got sick of not being able to hear and understand my grandchildren. I never realized how poor my hearing was till I swallowed my pride and had myself tested. My Audiologists got me first class hearing aids for much less than stated in this report. He provides adjustments to the frequency band I’m having trouble with the most and infrequent repairs for the life of the aids all for $2600. Thank you Al Wilson you changed my life for the better.
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Yea Chris. I was a personal banker. I tried to ignore the issue until I developed tinnitus lol.. So I gave in, and got a pair. I'm 31,and I started noticing my hearing loss at 25...
It’s 2019. It’s about time technology made hearing aids better and affordable.
My hearing aids were a grand total of $8,000 and I'm grateful for having my parents pay for my hearing costs cause if I was on my own I couldn't. Insurance companies see vision and dental far more important than hearing. I wish I had the option to switch vision cause I have absolutely no issues with vision. Contact lenses per box average $50-$100 vs hearing aids that are average $4700 per hearing aid. I'm paying extra for my insurance to cover something I may never need.
your father looks great for his age and has a dynamic personality!
Cost IS the problem...
This industry has been in a monopoly by a handful of companies who have driven up the price while other technologies have decreased in price. The industry is ripe for destructive technology to step in.
You got that right. They're about to find out what real competition is. They've been gouging people for years.
My comment is on my own experience. In my fifties I was having trouble understanding speech. Volume wasn't a problem unlike it was for my mother who used a simple set of sound amplifying aids that cost around thirty dollars each. Seven years ago I bought a set of $5000 hearing aids. They helped some but not as much as I expected. Originally they were the molded in the ear model but I couldn't tolerate the pressure of the in the ear aid and had to go to the behind the ear. They were small and most people never even noticed I was wearing them. Over the years I had to have them each repaired at a cost of $700 dollars each. I finally replaced them with the latest model that has many more channels( rather like a sound graphic equalizer with more channels) and I actually hear clearer now. Downside is they are bluetooth and to get the ability to really use them for my phone or tv or simply to adjust the volume without taking them in to the store I have to purchase an iphone as they are made to work with one. Proper program and you can adjust sound fields and volume where ever you are. They will also work with android phones but not all functions will work. Here I am scrimping on prescriptions and yet manage to buy these expensive toys. But what's it worth to be able to carry on a conversation with your wife or friends. Sure the inexpensive sound amplifiers will work for many but for those who have trouble with separating sounds they don't offer much help. They still have us over a barrel in that some of us need hearing checks and aids that can be adjusted to only raise certain frequencies to hear better. It's high time the govt. reign in windfall profits from hearing aids but I guess it's like the drug industry where they actually pay our congressmen to allow them to keep on stealing from us all. Good luck and I hope you can find the money somehow to hear better.
read an article where the VA is the biggest buyer of HA. they bid every 5 years. bids run from 275.00 to 450.00, and they are all brand name hearing aids. so you can imagine what the hearing aid stores are making on them
I got Starkey hearing aids. And i am so thankful that people from starkey are so generous enough to travel enough half way around the globe to give free hearing aids.
Come on CBS Sunday Morning you could at least add Closed Captions to your video about hearing loss.
This is a piece about people who can't hear but it's not for them come on get with it. Jeez.
👂huh? Too funny but too true, you got them.
It is CBS what more can you expect. clowns, bozos and stupid?
No. Put your brain on. I know it’s early. If a person is deaf, how is a hearing aid going to help them? If the have hearing loss, and a brain, they just turn up the volume. WASF’d
@@LarryCleveland what is wrong with you I have a hearing aid now but before I almost couldn't hear the video no matter how loud I have a cochlear implant on my other ear which is completely deaf so yea I would have appreciated CC
After 10 or 15 years of being hard of hearing I got fitted with two hearing aids, the first thing I noticed after leaving the hospital was bird song, something I hadn't heard for years, the other thing was that I didn't notice my tinnitus, my advice is, don't wait,
I have always bought my hearing aids from E-bay! i took my Hearing Test on line with my PC and Headphones. I bought a kit to mold my ear pieces. I sent my signed waiver, printed Hearing Test, and molds to a company in California who molded my 'in the ear" Seimens Digital Hearing Aids. That set cost me $1200. That was about 15 years ago. Since then my hearing has worsened and I needed more powerful hearing aids, so I went to "Behind The Ear" aids. Always staying with Digital. Always being on E-bay because of price. My latest set were Signia Fast P, CE, which cost me $85 each. Almost all E-bay hearing aid suppliers are overseas now which has lowered the price but also made shipping take longer. I have told this to many friends and older people but no one else I know does this! I also buy my eye glasses on line but that is another story.
I've worn hearing aids for 40 years. What a change I've seen in hear aid technology and hearing lost testing. I just got my newest pair at Costco. They are the Kirkland brand costing $1,499. They are the very best I've ever owned. The blue tooth option makes talking on the telephone easy. Also the option to adjust the volume with my phone is nice. I lost my hearing starting with being in tanks in the Marine Corp among other factors. I really stress to young people to protect their hearing.
what is the app called where you can adjust the volume on the phone?😊
@@lunastaldsanchez9211 The app is not universal; it is made by the same brand as the hearing aid. Like Tim wrote, they are really amazing.
Blessed are those with intact hearing ; however if for some reason hearing is lost consider Costco, wonderful service, reasonable price, explore their hearing aid center. Hearing aids work best with close proximity situation; like this son and father visit.
"Wanna buy some bluetooth ear buds? It'll be $60."
"But I'm hard of hearing"
"OK, I meant $4700"
Ziontrainism if it was as easy as handing someone hearing aids then the price would be much less.
However, there are countless adjustments that usually take place as the patients adapts to their new hearing. All of those follow ups cost money.
I have my practice arranged where the hearing aids are less than half the price and then the patients just pay for whatever services they may need as they go.
You can buy the hearing aids from the major american companies direct from China.
www.made-in-china.com/products-search/find-china-products/0b0nolimit/Hearing_Aid-1.html
And you can see the prices range from a few $ to a few hundreds of $ for the ones seen at 8:10. It's all a huge scam.
Costco. Buy at Costco. Prices start at $1,599 for a PAIR. PREMIUM quality hearing aids for about 1/4 the normal price. All follow up visits and adjustments/retesting/all supplies you may need are including in your original purchase price. You just have to be a Costco member.
@@InXLsisDeo Of course it's cheap if I reverse engineer someone else's tech. Or make a plastic shell that looks like someone elses tech and put a cheap amp and speaker in it. In any case, prices are still too high.
@@TomKarches They are not reverse engineered, they are fabricated there, like so much stuff sold in the US. Of course you don't get the service, and it's probably necessary but the fact is the service prices is grossly overpriced, like everything concerning healthcare in the US .
GOD Bless this man for getting law for over the counter hearing aids
Please hurry up over the counter hearing aids.. You hear me.
You can get pretty good ones on Amazon for cheap. Some even have blue tooth apps for easy adjustment.
The prospect of inexpensive OTC hearing aids is blessing beyond measure for those suffer hearing loss. And I know Senator Elizabeth Warren (who I do not care for) deserves a fair amount of credit for this.
If it's important, why is it waiting until 2020? CBS just glossed over that.
There is a difference between needing amplification and needing clarity. Cheaper "hearing assists" like the Bose "Hearphone" and others sold by hearing centers like Miracle Ear are NOT for people who need clarification. Unfortunately, this means people may well be spending money on the wrong device with the DIY method of ordering online. I got my hearing checked by three places - to make sure they all agreed on the diagnosis. All the tests were comparable in results, so I knew I was on the right track. The ENT doctor didn't recommend hearing aids for clarity, only for amplification, when that in fact clarity was my problem. The other two hearing centers (like Miracle Ear) agreed I needed the hearing aid for clarity. In other words, the doctor was not astute in recommending the correct technology, and had I chosen not to get two more opinions, my hearing would have deteriorated to the point I may not have been able to stop the progression AND hear better, too. Be careful to self-diagnose, even if $5000 does seem ridiculous. It IS ridiculous, but you need to get what is appropriate or risk losing your hearing for good.
This is my life. Just had to get a loan for new hearing aids because insurance does not cover it. DISCRIMINATION. Hearing aids are durable medical equipment and last longer than a pair of glasses. SHAME ON HEARING AIDS COMPANIES ANS INSURERS
Jane Bellmyer in agreement with you
The hearing aid industry is the biggest racket on the planet. I bought a pair of Oticons about 3 years ago for $4,400. Saw them on the internet a year later for $1,200. Asked my audiologist about that and she confirmed by finding. Then she said you will not find an audiologist anywhere in the country that would set the adjustments on them unless I purchase from her or any other audiologist. Then told me look at the fine service that you receive from me.
Thank you for this video. Dementia seems to be affecting my father after having lost his hearing aids. We welcome more affordable hearing aids and much needed competition in this field.
Look up this article.
"Frequency Therapeutics says they’ve already given the treatment to more than 200 people, and seen significant improvements in patients’ hearing in three out of four clinical trials. The therapy is long-lasting - hearing has been improved for nearly two years in some cases - and it comes in the form of a single injection into the inner ear, making it much simpler and quicker than alternatives like gene therapy."
Hearing Loss Can Be Reversed With New Regenerative Therapy, Say MIT Scientists
I was in a business dinner with about 20 people in a "high-end" restaurant. Literally, I could not hear the person across from me at the table and I do not have hearing loss. This happens almost every larger business dinner! I appreciated the comment from the Starkey rep who mentioned "hearing someone in a noisy restaurant," and I honestly don't think anyone but the restaurant can solve the way-too-oft issue of TERRIBLE sound management at these expensive establishments! Hardwood everywhere, closed rooms -- and the loudest males shouting so they can be heard. If I take my wife to dinner the ability to TALK with her is the main decision on where I go to spend my money!
Why can't manufacturers of hearing aids include a find me technology inside of them when the recipient loses them?
No sé
Wow, so lucky to have a sweet dad who still puts in a hard days (6) of work.❤️
That iPhone with all that technology cost a quarter of those Starkey hearing aids
My hearing aids I've had for almost a year are Bluetooth so I can listen to music and take phone calls. Insurance companies cover costs for vision and dental but not hearing 🙄 lame. My hearing aids were $3,000 per hearing aid and the custom moulds were $1,000. So a grand total of $8,000. Starkey has some pretty great hearing aids and I love my hearing aids.
The main reason they're so expensive is because 6 companies control the market worldwide.
It's called greed
Please add captions
that's exactly what I was thinking....its kind of ironic and hearing aid video about hearing loss and no captions.
S. D.
Please add captions
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hi S D...
yeaa that right must put closed - captions on this video...
or interpreter sign language on the screen video
Lolol
You lost me at no closed captions.
Here you go. ua-cam.com/video/rZnejwRPyD0/v-deo.html
I have the Bose Hearphones (approx $500) and they are in many ways superior to my almost $4000 (4yr old) hearing aids. When I just need to hear voice in a crowded environment the Bose Hearphones are about equal to my hearing aids. The draw back is that you can definitely see them. Where they really shine are places that you can cancel ambient noise and just use them like Bluetooth earbuds. They provide outstanding fidelity when listening to music.
I use the hearing aids for times when I don't want my hearing aids to show, but in general the Bose Hearphones provide a better hearing experience. I have what the audiologist called "significant" hearing loss.
Would have helped if you said what model of Bose they were..............
Yes and most shows play background music which makes it very hard to hear the show. :(
Cute how CBS News uploads a piece on hearing aids, but doesn't do so with closed captions.
You can turn on CC on UA-cam
@@ingestroud5068 it's not available for this video. its not for many youtube videos actually.
Huh, Huh? I can't hear what was written.
J Mc absolutely they not so brainy then otherwise known as smart
Mark D haha!!😂
You are talking about hearing impaired people without using captions--just brilliant!
Ruth Becker of course the person who would need hearing aids to list to this would already have them. Engage your brain. If they were deaf, this topic isn’t for them anyway. Duhhhh
I was able to click on closed captioning.
My mom has profound hearing loss and just refuses to wear her hearing aids. I worry about her safety, but I also worry that she’s missing out on conversations we have as a family and feels isolated because of it.
I hate my hearing aids. If no one is here, I don’t wear them. Expensive and only make things louder. Still have to have people repeat themselves, but who wants to run all over trying different audiologists to see if one can really help?
Talking to mom?
When I am listening to her.
😂😂😂
It's always curious that people change the facts to make a point. My Costco KS-8 hearings aids cost me $1588 in March of 2018 for the pair. That included the hearing test. The KS-8 is their latest version. You get a money back guarantee if you're not happy. Clearly, if you need them they're a lifesaver.
If you're hearing is bad you'll just start to feel isolated and embarrassed in social situations. Holiday parties use to be a problem for me. Not anymore. These babies were cheap at twice the price.
Good for you for recognizing the problem and getting hearing aids. Costco has great buying power. They also buy the older technology from the hearing aid manufacturers. Their technology is typically 2 years behind what the Audiologists are currently fitting but the price is amazing and the products are of the same quality. Costco has helped a lot of people that otherwise could not afford hearing aids, to join the conversation again.
An area that I wished this interview would have touched on is how these devices help those with Tinnitus. I wrote a book on it. There are options instead of suffering in silence.
I have tinnitus and I'm not suffering in silence.
How do I read your book?
@@jrstf What I meant by the title was to suffering with Tinnitus and not having luck getting any help.
@@cindykelly5765 You can get it in either paperback or audiobook form. Is is available on Amazon as a Kindle eBook. www.ronaldnutter.com/book/tinnitus-my-story/
@@TechBytesRN - and my joke falls flat. You however were pefectly clear.
Free to over 60s in the UK on our fabulous NHS
My hearing loss was caused by severe abuse when I was a kid. And I never noticed it until recently. Had a hearing test, and my left ear drum moves more than my right.
I work almost 3 year selling those starkey hearing aid. But I never met Bill austin 😁
Attention fellow Vets, my hearing is service connected. I have excellent support through the VA.
You are one of the lucky ones. I will never use the VA I like living.
My ex-husband is a Vietnam veteran and he got a pair of excellent hearing aids through the VA.
I do use Starkey for my hearing aids using the Micro tech Essentia brand. These are expensive, yes. I had to finance them, but to tell you the truth, they are not only a bit better than the cheap Amazon or non prescription ones you buy without the audiologists prescription and setting, but better by miles. I've tried several less expensive ones, but truth be told, they really cannot even come close to the quality of the ones I had to finance for. In the end, for what I needed, for what I do, and in spite of price, I couldnt be happier with the more expensive hearing aids over anything of less in price, less in quality, or without a prescription. I will however admit I was lucky to finance them, while others are not, so I think insurance carriers should be a bit more understanding to the actual need of a hearing aid and start to cover them for everyone in need....from one end of the financial spectrum to the other.
I'm SSD (single sided deafness) and my right ear is currently going bad. It is ridiculous to know that this treatment is not a part of our overall health care and should be look at very carefully. I'm about to start some sh*t now and fight for folks like us so that we can have coverage as well.
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I have the Oticon MiniRite T the OPN play or the OPN S version
I am 60 years old, and have been experiencing hearing loss for many years. I noticed this when several people would tell me, "you are not listening to me." This was not the case, as the correct situation was I was not hearing them! I have been avoiding going in to to seek professional advise and help for years despite being mildly pushed by my wife 🙂. Well, I finally decided to seek help and was surprised to learn that I have 70% hearing loss. Making this a lot easier to accept was the fact that my insurance paid for 100% of my $6,500 hearing aids.
im too poor :'( and this video doesn't have CC. also, having something to cancel my tinnitus ring would be cool.
Starkey is the company to look at. I have had Tinnitus for most of my life but was told there was nothing could be done. I have the 2nd generation of Starkey devices. The headaches I had are gone. Until a cure can be developed to cure tinnitus, this really helps. I wrote a book my journey with Tinnitus.
Hearbetterforlife.com
855.888.HEAR
Cut the middleman and buy them direct from China, where they are manufactured.
www.made-in-china.com/products-search/find-china-products/0b0nolimit/Hearing_Aid-4.html
@@InXLsisDeo While that is an option for some of the devices, what happens when you need service or support ? There is a chance that local hearing aid vendors may not have the parts or information on how to calibrate or support those items. I know someone who owns several hearing aid locations and she gets people in who tried to save money and come to her with a device she has little to no information on. Just saying.
TechBytes with Ron Nutter I have the tinnitus too
Every once in a while Joe Blow average bloke gets a win. This is a win. The hearing aid industry is a racket.
Truly amazing series
I have an old set of phontak hearing aides 13 years old. How do I turn them on?
Go to any audiologist and they can reprogram them for you and show you how to use them. 13 years, I don't know maybe too old. I wear 2nd hand HEARING AIDS. They saved my sanity.
Thank you for this...you’ve opened my ears to a new option
I found out that I need hearing aids this week but my wife can't afford them. So I go without
The industry is still a sham. They charge so much while medical insurance only covers a small amount per hearing aid. We should be responsible for just the co-pay.
Have an appointment at Costco. The conversation with the person there was not great. I'll update after I get them
It's about F'n time.... Hearing aids have been a scam monopoly for years. There is no reason a individual can't open an app on his cell phone and move sliders up and down like an equalizer
with level controls for the frequency loss range he has. The cost should be under $100, fit in both ears and run off an app. Of course I am assuming we are talking about general hearing loss
not due to a medical problems.
No captions for the deaf. WTF!!!
It is indeed bizarre, so I made a subtitled version. ua-cam.com/video/rZnejwRPyD0/v-deo.html
Blows me away that a video about hearing loss is not closed captioned. Gets old.
Where are the closed captions?
Come on people, none of CBS This Morning is closed captioned on UA-cam. Gotta watch on tv or else you missed it.
I have been wearing a hearing aid for the last 11 years since 2011, I turned 21 and I remember the cost of that one custom hearing aid for me is $1,200.00 because I wanted an in the canal for vanity sake no way to see it, I will never forget first time turning it on and hearing the secretary typing on her computer 3 rooms away.
How do you know which product is better for your hearing loss? I had the choice of the Baha or the Med-El device, I then found out that my hospital, Froedert Memorial Hospital, in Milwaukee, is not using the Med-El device.
You won't know which product is better for you. That is why these OTC devices are only for people with mild hearing loss. The problem is, without a hearing exam, you won't know what kind of hearing loss you have. You may not have hearing loss at all (wax impaction, fluid)! Or you may have something that can be surgically corrected (otosclerosis, perforated eardrum). If you choose to try an OTC device, it would be wise to get a hearing exam by an Audiologist first. Baha devices will not be OTC, of course.
There is a company, new to me, named Audicus, that sells hearing aids over the internet. The hearing exam is done over the computer with ear phones. I did mine with just my iPhone. Not even any ear buds. They have a membership plan that has 3 levels of cost. The basic level is $49.99 per ear, per month. That covers everything repairs, everything. Every 18 months you get a new pair!! I have the mid level, just received them. For $118.00 per month I have my hearing aides for both ears, plus all the needed equipment, & the charging case so I don’t have to pay for or mess with batteries. The charging case is an extra $10.00 a month per ear. Well worth it to me! The batteries are tiny, hard to handle, expensive & need to be changed every 2-3 days. At least they did on my old ones. These hearing aids are relatively affordable, you don’t have to take out a loan to get them and as the technology improves, you get a new pair every 18 months. No contract to be locked into. If you don’t like them or decide that you can’t afford them, just return them and you are done with it. How about that?!? I think it is a fantastic deal!!
Why no mention that hearing aids have been sold on the internet for years?
I have an old model Starkey. I use the hearring aid daily. I appreciate the customer service. I have had to adjust the aid twice, once for size and once for increasing volume. I don't think buying a hearing aid or audio volume device without any customer service or hearing text would be a confusing experience. I don't use any Bluetooth connectivity, l just want to hear! I suggest that one should get hears tested. Then you will know if you have any hearing deficit. Then save your money for that big purchase. I hope you can get an older model like I did. Good Luck
It speaks volumes about health insurance companies that refuse to cover real issues and needs in order to have more profit. Like dental and hearing issues are not considered for coverage by most insurance, but is very vital to everyone.
Looking forward to these over-the-counter versions. My current hearing aids don't noticeably improve my ability to hear conversation in noisy environments. However, my Bose noise cancelling headsets are wonderful. Add a good quality directional mike, and I think I'd be much happier with something like that.
Ken Haley My new Oticons are fantastic in restaurants! They cancel a lot of noise-can tell the difference between sounds and voice sounds. And way better than the Oticons I bought 12 years ago! Yes, pricey. But they are way better than those devices on the table BECAUSE they cancel so much noise. I paid a lot, but worth it to me.
@@ediedaley3701 That's good to hear. Mine are about 5 years old. Can you tell me the model number of your Oticons and/or how much you paid? If you don't want to post here, you can email me privately at khaley4 at gmail dot com. I'm like you--If they work well, they'll be worth it to me.
Ironically, there are no closed captions on this video. Ridiculous.
Pitti-Sing my captions work
The in the ear molds were terrible for me, but the over the ear ones are mindblowing. They sound natural for sure.
No CC and all about Hearing aids... ?
Also, those tests don't do much. You sit in a totally silent booth and focus on whatever they sound to you right? Real life isn't like that, it is loud... all the time. My hearing is going, badly, and I hear a lot less if there is a lot of noise bouncing around the room rather then when there is just one noise. Again, need CC
More than cost, I don't buy because I don't think the understanding of hearing loss has developed beyond the most primitave stages, I base that on the tests they give with a single pure tone in a quiet room. For me, it does give some useful information, but I really think it misses the most important characteristics of my hearing troubles.
Those tests will provide you a graph to show how much loss you have and at what frequencies. I have had it done twice now and a copy of each test in hand. The Audiologist was knowledgeable enough to explain to me a few things that I did not know. Firstly, as you get near to or crossover that 20% hearing loss line on the graph you begin to lose the ability to understand speech. Yes, that's right. Your brain cannot make out words at times. After hearing this I now find many times where I cannot understand even the simplest things said and have to ask for a repeat or two. This with hearing aids, still. I will say though that my hearing did improve remarkably enough to where I do not have to ask for people to repeat themselves nearly as often as I did. I also find that I am not quick to respond as it seems my brain is delayed in the understanding some speech and I have to pause to think about what was said. This happens more when people do not talk loud enough and are not directly facing me when talking. It is amazing to me to find so many people that do not speak up and they believe that you can hear their every word no matter what direction their lips are pointed.
Okay, so I bought into the Seimen brand. Yes, they were overpriced but at least the first pair lasted over three and a half years. One finally just died so I had to order a second pair. I bought the second pair from an online store in Colorado. Here's what happened. I bought the second pair at the local hearing store and paid over $5,600. These were an upgraded version from what I had before but not much different. Only thing I know is the battery is twice as large and I get about a week out of a battery now. So, I took the local hearing store ones back. The manager asked me why I want to return them. I got a song and dance until I stated to her that since she is the manager she should be able to transact this return/refund. She turned and proceeded with the transaction. No more B.S.
So, I called the online store in Colorado, so much more polite and helpful. They set me up with an appointment with an Audiologist not far from me and shipped the new aids all fully programmed with the test/script that I emailed to them. I picked up the new aids the next week and walked out of there a new man again. I have not had to go back for a follow up appointment, exam, whatever.
Okay, so the other month I had a problem where I couldn't hear out of one of the aids. I called the online store and the phone was answered promptly and he began to tell me what to check. It was a build up of ceremen or earwax that I missed in my sometimes cleaning. I now look carefully at these before putting them on in the morning. Cleaning by swishing around in a capful of alcohol and using a little brush works well. I think I covered everything. I cannot mention store names here but you get the picture I hope. Oh, and the tinnitus, once you wear the aids for a bit they help to balance or block out the noise somehow. I rarely notice mine any longer but sitting here right now my ears are singing. You never know, there aint no cure for sure. We just have to deal with it the best we can. Professional aids can be programmed to help with a lot of these problems. Non-Programmable not so much. You are on your own and you might wish you had not spent the money on the cheap ones. Do your research, make some calls, ask questions. Did I tell you I have the bluetooth audio streamer with these aids? I plug in the transmitter to my stereo amp that the t.v. is connected with the left and right audio hookups and with the phone app I can put this streamer on around my neck and once it connects to the transmitter, I can hear t.v. so much better. I can leave the volume low where the wife likes it. Yeah, aint cheap but you can get another credit card to slap it on, right? ;)
@@jrstf Have you tried aids? If not you will never know for sure. Yes, some individuals may have hearing problems that aids cannot help but I only know of my tinnitus and some loss of speech understanding. Are these some of the important characteristics you are talking about?
@@pstreicher - I have not tried hearing aids. I know they would help sometimes. They measured a dip at 6KHz in my hearing, simple eq problem there, but even with the dip fixed I have trouble with speech in the presence of noise, that I know from eq'ing sound files on my computer and playing them back. I also have many other troubles, like distinguishing the acoustic guitar from the keyboard, and when the electric guitar spews its clipped vomit over the whole spectrum I tend to lose everything. I've been working on training my ears for 18 years, only a little improvement. Amplification will help sometimes, like in a group meeting, but it would be a big failure in a live band setting where it's already so loud as to cause pain in my ears (but apparently not in most people's).
I hear much better with headphones or earbuds than listening to the room directly, so with bluetooth aids I could be piping the soundboard directly to my ears, totally oblivious to the sound in the room, bet that'd go over good with the audience!
I don't like that only the vendor knows what the hearing aid is doing (or claims to know) and I can't adjust it myself.
I do expect to get hearing aids some day, I will keep your online experience in mind, and that you can test locally and send results to online store.
When you mention 20% hearing loss (which would be a very small loss), I think you meant 20dB (which seems big to me, but they call it moderate). I was 26 dB at the worst. 20dB is a factor of 10, doesn't seem moderate to me.
made@@pstreicher Yes I had the same problem my $5000 hearing aids just made the problem louder. After about eight or nine trips back for (adjustment) I just gave up. Now I am 77 retired and have no money the try anything new,
Here is a problem I see with my elderly mom’s hearing aids. The volume knob just turns and turns. Never stopping when it is turned all the way up. It is not broken that’s just how they work. Also very small and difficult for elderly fingers to manipulate.
Yes, that Sounds like the lower cost ones. Mine just have buttons.
Please add captions!
i have 2 starkey bluetooth hearing with romote control cost 7600 5 years ago
I paid $5,000 for hearing aids that have directional microphones and can be controlled with my phone. They also have rechargeable batteries. My main problem was hearing in a noisy environment like a restaurant or a house party. I've had them for 3 years and have recently given up on them, as they are of no help in a relatively loud setting. It's also a total PITA to change the click domes, the part that goes into your ear, and wax guards.
I think something to keep in mind is that even individuals with perfect hearing will struggle in noisy situations. The goal of hearing aids is, after all, to bring your hearing back to normal levels not make it superhuman.
I agree, I've got these new digital hearing aids that do not work compared to cheaper analog hearing aids I've had in the past.
The directional modes on the Bose Hearphones work pretty well, i used in parties and subway, and hear better than my friend without it haha. I think the key is the Hearphones have the ability to produce a lot of amplification without too much distortion, something the tiny heating aids just simple cannot do .
worth a shot for $500, plus they are great noise cancelling bluetooth headphones... with return policy .
I dont think directional microphones are a good idea, for one, your natural ears dont have that- they hear in one direction only
Does lyons club help with cost or donations for earing aids?
There are many Lions Clubs across the country who provide hearing aids for folks that qualify for them!
Lions Clubs will provide refurbished Hearing Aids for FREE! Income qualifications are needed with their application.
Thank you for this video. I am 57 and have a slight hearing loss in my right ear with the higher frequencies. I also am suffering with Tinittis. I was told that hearing aids with maskers would help stop the ringing in my ears. New $5,500 and outdated with reprograming $2,500. My insurance does not pay for hearing aids. I had to retire early due to not being able to physically do my job after a severe back injury at work. I was going to borrow the money to get the hearing aids and now will wait until August 2020 to purchase an OTC ones.
Can you please do a video on Tinittis?
Thank you!
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Great work
Have you ever PRICED these things??? There is NO way they can justify that price
Why does this not have subtitles ? People that need hearing aids might appreciate that .
Why isn't this video closed captioned?
Can you do an episode on tinnitus?
Hearing aids reduce tinnitus.
Pl let me know its cost,.
No CC on a video about hearing loss and the ADA has been in effect since the '90's. Pretty sad.
This is not for people who can't hear it's about people who can't hear. Jeez.
I just set my appointment to see Dr. Lin. I hope he can assist me with my hearing loss
He just told me to go to Costco or get Bose headphones. I've been wearing 2nd hand hearing aids.
If insurance cover at least some of the cost and they were less expensive. more people would be wearing them.
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I've owned several hearing aids for my moderate hearing loss, yet I rarely found myself wearing them besides in class and at work. First and biggest issue is the quality of the sound. Sure it amplifies sound of speech, but other unwanted sounds such as air conditions and background noise in crowded environments also get louder. The noise cancelling hearing aids I've tried are not viable as they dampen the sound to the point where it hinders my hearing of the person I'm speaking to. To me, the priority is advancement in technology over cost. I want hearing aids that work within your biology rather than act as an amplification medium.
You need some of the new ones that are super expensive. They scan the sound 100x a second and adjust 100x a second.
Most online hearing aids are not hearing aids at all. They are hearing amplifiers. Hearing aids are a racket in the US. My insurance covers a $1000 maximum lifetime benefit and the devices range from $3500 to $7000. As of January 1st 2020 my state, CT, passed a law saying insurance companies have to cover a pair every 2 years regardless of cost. Thanks CT.
Well done. Thank you
Go to Costco for hearing aids. I have the newest version. $1499.00 for both.
I used to wear in the ear amplifiers which were off the internet. They used batteries. I did it for about a year but they are way too loud. It amplified sounds that my brain used to filter out. Like the sound of my shoes walking. Finally got the over the ear inside the canal. It is programed for loss for each ear. It's been 6 months. No one can see them they are beige like my hair which covers my ears. I've had two adjustments and on a second program and have tried two sizes of ear buds. I hear most everything but am still not understanding some speech. Some people speak too softly. After ten years My brain no longer listens for conversation and concentrates as it did when younger. I'm 73 my hearing got worse ten years ago. I use captions but was missing so much in conversations. My doctor says it takes time to program my brain. My daughter became hard of hearing after a very high fever at age 4. She wears the latest over the ear like mine. After 4 years she hears speech very well. She says it takes a long time to train your brain to listen again for one thing. Your audiologist need to work with you because they've heard every kind of complaint. I like using my phone to reset volume and I lije hearing my phone ring in my ears no matter where my phone is. Then I hear the other person directly in my aids and don't disturb others like in a grocery store.
*A Silent Voice*
OTC hearing aids will revolutionize the industry.
Actually there’s a great risk in a person screwing up their hearing. Your brain makes adjustments to what ever you give it
You put out a video on hearing loss and don't use closed caption for those of us who are hard of hearing.
Elaine Rinkus This is IRONIC a good report without CC for hearing impaired people....
You can turn on the UA-cam provided closed captioning. I have mine set to play on every video. See the little CC on the bottom right ?
0:51 to 0:55 I chuckled. I guess being hard of hearing has it's benefits.
What is happening to No closed caption there on this video?
I have Oticon hearing aids with full ear molds, not domes. My right ear has about 70% hearing loss and my left has about 50-60% loss. I crave for more power in my hearing aids, more volume the better, I don’t want to miss anything where others don’t want all that extra power in their hearing aids. The only disadvantage is you get a feedback from too much volume. I love the Oticon brand hearing aid product, I have never had an issue with it. It’s been a wonderful hearing aid I loved so far! I was wondering, have you made anything stronger for someone like me and it’s compatible to iPhones. Another thing when this hearing aid became a Bluetooth compatible to iPhones, my life changed for the better. So my question here, is there a newer high tech hearing aid for someone like me?
All we need is a pair of earphones or buds and a phone app to turn the smartphone into an amplifier job done and no one will know you have a hearing problem and the only cost is the app as we all have a smartphone and earbuds
Bob Wareham that is what I use for tv music and podcasts. But for some reason some programming is not loud enough and I hav not found an app to boost volume and do more than very minimal frequency equalization. An opportunity for a fortune by an app programmer or Bluetooth ear phone manufacturer.
How much
I have never imagined that i could watch videos like this😢😢😢😢tooooo sad for me that my 9 years old baby girl is suffering a hearing loss..I really wished someone can help her provide this very expensive hearing-aid..😢😢😢😢
ASL is AMAZING! I've been loosing my hearing, not as young as she but way too young for it to be "normal" and I have been learning ASL. I adore it. It is expressive, beautiful, fun, a good workout, and it really has opened my eyes to what language and vocabulary really are. I've always wanted to adopt a deaf or hard of hearing child, but I'm not rich enough. Sad but true. What I'm trying to say, though, is explore all your options. It would be amazing to be part of such a rich culture within a culture as well.
Dear contact a "Lions Club" .They are kinda like the Shriners Club They will help your child if you meet their money guide lines ..Blessings
Reach out to Starkey. They have a fund for hearing impaired children. The Lions Light House also provides free hearing aids for children.
I need to invest in some!
Just wish my dad would get the help he needs. He’s completely deaf in one ear, so Mom and I got him scheduled with a nationally ranked otolaryngologist (and chair of the nationally ranked department) in town, who’s totally covered by our insurance-since hearing aids won’t help that aspect. Dad canceled the appointment.
He could wear a CROS hearing aid on the deaf side.
Your Dad is so handsome and very sharp! Thanks for the video!
Price Kay aahe
I just got my hearing aids and they are $1,000 a piece and my insurance covered it 100 percent!
@8:10 “about as well” ? How well? 1/2? 40% 80%?