Are Better Hearing Aids in Your Future?
Category: Health and Wellness Issues
October 1, 2021 — No one wants to wear a hearing aid. They can be unsightly, embarrassing, and usually don’t work well in noisy situations. They are also very expensive ($2,000 to $12,000 a pair), and generally not covered by any kind of insurance, including Medicare. Unfortunately, if your hearing is bad enough, not wearing one leads to being shut out of the conversation and social isolation. Fortunately there might be less expensive, and more effective ones coming on the market.
Jane Brody recently wrote an article in the NY Times that promises some hope: “Will Hearing Aids Ever Be Hip“. While two thirds of people over 70 suffer from hearing loss, only 20% of adults who could benefit from a hearing aid use one. Clearly there is a demand for a better product.
Comments on "Are Better Hearing Aids in Your Future?"
Ellen says:
I have Costco hearing aids and I agree that they are good quality and value. They do allow me to hear sounds like the kitchen timer that I can’t when I’m not wearing them. However, I still have trouble distinguishing words and hearing conversations if people speak softly. I hope better technology coming will help that.
BillyBogey says:
You know you are getting up there when you have to get Hearing Aids. While I did research b/4 I bought & did find Prices all over the ballpark. Finally, humbled & went to Costco & bought. Practitioner was great & in about a week "Ears" were in & he spent explanation time. Guess he realized I was a "Guy" & did need a lot help.,. Yep; I did lose within 1st. couple of wks. Costco did replace @ No Charge.
Now, I do wear but not to play Golf nor in crowed rooms. Simply, because most conversations are not worth especially when around Old Guys who are vocal about Life or how you should live it. PITA's!!
Would I go & buy from Costco again? Yes!! Service & Cost made the difference!!