Desert Captain wrote:
A bit of technology that many are not aware of: Most decent (not entry level), hearing aids come with the Blue Tooth option. Typically it will add a few hundred dollars to the price of a mid range pair - paid $3,400 for my Siemens 2 years ago which included full Blue Tooth function.
With the Blue Tooth capability any smart phone can be mated through the Blue Tooth program and all calls will be transmitted directly to the hearing aids which dramatically improves your ability to hear clearly. In addition they came with a transmitter that I plug into our TV/DVD/Bose home entertainment system and the sound of any program is broadcast directly to the hearing aids.
Aside from the improved clarity the biggest benefit is enjoyed by my bride. Since I control the volume she can sit beside me and read a book and not hear a thing. If we are both watching/listening she controls the volume in the room and I control the volume through my hearing aids.
When I work out at the gym I listen to any of the many music apps on my I Phone through my hearing aids without headphones (which would not work for me anyway). If you or a significant other wears hearing aids check and see if they have this feature or if it can be added. If shopping for hearing aids do not buy unless they come with full Blue Tooth capability.
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Thanks for the info Cap. I need new hearing aids.
Capt.Bill
