Out of close to a dozen audiologists I have worked with only one really took the time to insure I had good aids. He worked for the VA and kept up with the news releases for various companies. He also talked with company engineers on a regular basis. He took the time to explain why a particular aid was best for me and replaced my aids early if a significant improvement had been made. Unfortunately he retired. And his replacement, who was nearly as good, also retired shortly later. I have audiologist tell me I don’t need features that would help me. One questioned the amount of support equipment I had and didn’t believe me when I told her it wears out in months. When I told her she had programmed my aids incorrectly, she walked out of the room without saying anything.
I have a pair of Resound aids that are great for some things especially working with the computer. I also have an old pair of Phonak aids that work better in some situations. I usually wear one of each. I have the computer work through the Resound and the phone through the Phonak. I have never tried the Resound app. Too many people do not consider multiple handicaps. Tony From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 12:07 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Anyone who uses hearing aids, please read Thanks. I'll be definitely doing that brand-switch thing. It's incredible how little audiologists really know about their clientele, existing or potential. Re the state agency for blind people, forgetaboutit. New York's offices are bereft of knowledge in this area. I already tried before I got these ReSound ones. On 7/29/2019 10:08 AM, Lynda Ingraham wrote: Hi Steve, If you are still within your trial period, I would seriously look at the Oticon brand. Another helpful resource may be the state agency that serves blind and visually impaired people in your state. Even though you may not be eligible for services, you may be able to find out whether there is a specific audiologist in your area that has worked with individuals with both a vision and hearing loss. Having an audiologist that understands the unique issues blind hearing aid users experience is invalualbe when selecting the right pair of hearing aids and the subsequent programming of the aids. Best, Lynda -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/10ec3c99-3ccb-68a7-1900-fb18f9940b6f%40gmail.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/10ec3c99-3ccb-68a7-1900-fb18f9940b6f%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> . -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/003d01d547c9%24fe9146f0%24fbb3d4d0%24%40K5TWZ.com.
