What? Can't hear you!

[Jim]

@Jim that’s what I have. There’s an added benefit but I’ll leave it to your imagination what that is. Huh what?

Those are what the VA gave me this time - they work well. When you pick them up, ask about "Roger": it's an accessory that really helps you hear in noisy environments, and also connects your TV to your hearing aids via Bluetooth.

Yeah, I feel like a kid waiting on a new bike!

 

[Headhunter]

I had Phonak before and they were better than what I have now. I have Jabra now from Costco and they suck. They do make a world of difference. But beware you won't have an excuse now for not hearing Trish...LOL

 

[vermontcc]

Finally admitted to myself that I need to seek professional assistance with my hearing. Years of unprotected firearms usage, workplace noises, and concerts in my younger years, all of which has contributed to me missing a lot of what people are saying. Plus, I’m tired of Trish asking me, “what’s that clicking sound?” lol.

So, I took a step in the right direction and scheduled a hearing examination with a specialist, and we’ll see what they have to say. Anyone else having problems with hearing high pitched sounds or in environments with background noise?

yes. I have aids now and added benefit. They link through phone to map apps and speak directly in ear while driving RV.

 

[Jim]

But beware you won't have an excuse now for not hearing Trish...LOL

Oh, I’ll hear her just fine… but selective hearing is a skill I refuse to give up. Some talents are worth preserving!

 

[bpaikman]

Finally admitted to myself that I need to seek professional assistance with my hearing. Years of unprotected firearms usage, workplace noises, and concerts in my younger years, all of which has contributed to me missing a lot of what people are saying. Plus, I’m tired of Trish asking me, “what’s that clicking sound?” lol.

So, I took a step in the right direction and scheduled a hearing examination with a specialist, and we’ll see what they have to say. Anyone else having problems with hearing high pitched sounds or in environments with background noise?

I have played keyboard/piano in bands (still do) and notice that drummers and guitarists often have hearing loss in upper...pitch? One day during a rehearsal, I exclaimed about a ruckus that birds were carryong on outside - turns out I was the only one hearing the birds.
Once I was at my folks' ranch, and commented on the frogs singing after a rain - Dad says "what frogs"? Made me sad.
But my son gets upset every time I turn the lighter on our gas cooktop and accidentally leave it too fat toward the "ignite' button - he says it has a high-pitched squeal - neither Bob nor I hear it.