Archive for February, 2009

How to improve hearing without hearing aid?

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

doglover asked: I know there's eye exercise that can imrpove eyesight. Curious if there's any method to imrpove hearing.Dean

What cell phones work best with a hearing aid?

Monday, February 16th, 2009

spike_is_my_evil_vampire asked: I have a BTE Phonak Zoom hearing aid, manufactured about 1999. And I need a cell phone but it needs to be hearing aid compatible. Also, we are REALLY looking to get a RAZR phone in particular. Does anyone know if RAZR phones work well with hearing aids and ...

My hearing aid are a financial burden?

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

Dana asked: Hi, I bought hearing aids from HearingPlanet with a loan from GE. Their interest rate is 28%. It is starting to be a big financial burden. They wouldn't let me do a balance transfer to credit card. Is there any solution to end this burden?Stephanie

Is it possible to regain hearing without a hearing aid?

Friday, February 13th, 2009

mixeddudetx asked: I am not deaf by any means but I'm just curious. Let's say I was to listen to loud music every day and I started to lose my hearing. Would it be possible to regain some or most of it back without the aid of a hearing aid?Patricia

How does one comparison shop for a hearing aid?

Monday, February 9th, 2009

sonnyboy1219 asked: My audiologist quoted a price for the 'best aid' for me.Might there not be others equally appropriate and cheaper? How do I know I'm getting the best deal?Jose

What is a good cell phone for a hard of hearing person who doesn’t use a hearing aid–with good voice quality?

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

tinkeya asked: We don't yet have cell phones, but plan to get a family plan (self and husband) shortly. Husband is a bit hard of hearing, though doesn't use a hearing aid, and has had trouble when borrowing other people's cell phones due to very poor voice quality and volume. ...

What are the reasons that an elderly person wouldn’t get a hearing aid?

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

homer742 asked: My 92-year-old G'pa can't hear anyone that doesn't yell at him, yet he hasn't gotten a hearing aid. It causes my visits to him to be shorter and less enjoyable (for both he and I), because I get tired of yelling and I have to use simple words ...