I am a 55 year old sales professional. I have (had) been suffering from a gradual loss of hearing for many years. I was in radio broadcasting for 8 years and I am certain I damaged my hearing from wearing head phones (way to loud). Forget conversations in loud places. Background noise made it impossible to have a conversation. Conversations with my wife were me repeatedly asking "what"?, "Huh", "Pardon". It was frustrating (for both of us). I admit, I went way too long to do something about it. I finally read a great article in Consumer Reports about hearing loss and hearing aids. They recommend "Connect Hearing" as their #1 choice! Costco came in a close 2nd. However, this place is so more personal and private (than the later). Park right up front and walk right in. No crowds. Just a friendly receptionist named "Diane". Greeted kindly and filled out a minimal amount of paperwork. We (my wife and I) were introduced to Kristin Dennis. Very professional and kind. I was put through several different hearing tests. This determined not only the amount of loss of hearing, the range in which I was most affected and how it can differ from each ear. This was a Wednesday. I selected a hearing aid that I felt comfortable with and she said she would have a pair for me to try on Friday. Each programmed for the right and left ear. On Friday, I came back and tried them on. The improvement was immediate and amazing. Needless to say I purchased a pair of the Phonak B-10. Very small fits behind each ear (virtually invisible). Small clear tube inserts into your ear canal. I bought a pair that requires batteries (last about 5 days). They provide you with 3 years of batteries for free. Very easy to install and the hearing aid itself is very easy to put on. I take my off at night. I realize there has been a stigma for hearing aids. I now realize that they are as important as my reading glasses (maybe more so). I have had to ask my wife to repeat herself maybe 2 or 3 times since I got them (I do get highly concentrated on things some times and probably was tuned out). They have made a tremendous difference in my life thus far. This Friday will be one week and they will make some adjustments as they only start you off at 80% of their maximum power. We used CareCredit to finance (18 months 0 interest). I am so glad I finally swallowed my pride and did this. If you saw me in public you would probably never notice the tiny hearing aid tucked behind my ear. By the way, I am a sales professional and I hate high pressure sales people. I never felt the slightest bit pressured to buy anything. I was just given the facts and options and this visit was FREE. What are you waiting for? You have nothing to lose and much to gain. Thanks for "listening"
Bryan