How fortunate for me that I got new hearing aids today. I had a preview a few weeks ago about how cool these digital ears would be for me, but today when I picked them up I was like a child on Christmas morning. I love tech toys anyway, but these goodies really carried me away. Let me explain the newness of these helpful gadgets. Not only do these aids do a great job helping me to actually hear as if I didn't need assistance, but they also come with a bluetooth remote! Once programmed to my cell phone, I can listen to my caller without touching my phone! The caller's voice comes right through the aid. Or, I can program them to the TV. I am so totally happy.
As a long time teacher who was slowly losing my hearing, I advocated for teachers to get some kind of assistance to purchase hearing aids. Afterall, if one cannot hear accurately, how can one be as effective as possible? We did get a program that if you joined for x amount of dollars would give a 10% discount only if purchased through specific vendors. But the cost of hearing aids was still prohibitive for two so I eventually bought one.
Now, however, one of my health benefits is access to hearing aids...two of them!
Excuse me now as I have to get back to hearing things better and playing with my new remote.
What's new in your life today?
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