Hey, sorry about working twice for this post. It happened to me a couple of times also, so I copy-paste the content before I hit submit. Or I write in a different doc, locally or in google drive.
Thanks for sharing your quest for the hearing aid. My mom's been using a modern, tiny one for probably 10 years or more and it has changed - for the better - the way we talk to each other. It doesn't seem like we're fighting all the time anymore, because while she has the aid I don't have to shout.
I know that before this new one she used to have one that looked exactly like your old one. But it was not so good.
I know she should be upgrading to a new one soon, so I'll be keeping an eye on your quest :)
Also, have you tried the in-ear ones? They are hardly visible in the ear and I think they are more comfortable than the over-the-ear type, at least that's what my mom says.
Good luck with finding your new, upgraded aid!
Thanks a lot for this reply. For sure, hearing better usually leads to easier communication although, at the end of the day, it's not "really" about hearing. Still, it helps :P
I have looked at all alternatives it's not rally based on preference..though..and I willprobably write something about it at some point..i think that the visibility of the aid means notihng and SHOULD mean nothing. Next one, I hope to get in RED or some crazy color. Why hide it? People buy fancy glasses all the time, you don't hear anyone say : " you know, they make tiny invisible glasses now, or lenses, you don't nee to be SEEN wearing these things..". People wear glasses without prescription lenses for god's sake. Why should I hide my aid? :P
The next one becomes available in august so hopefully then :D
Yes, I agree it shouldn't be a thing to hide, just like with glasses. Cool idea to buy a red one :)
When I was suggesting the tiny one my mother is using I was not thinking about the visibility aspect but about the comfort of wearing one while going about your day. She prefers this type because of the comfort and ease of use.
Looking forward to your updates :D
Cool. I might be around to join on the 12th july "romanian meetup" too.
Awesome, would be lovely to meet you in person, and maybe more Romanian Steemians will join this time :)