Oticon Hearing Aid Check

I can’t believe it’s been three years since I got my first pair of hearing aids. I knew I was having a hearing problem because the TV volume was set at ridiculously high levels and I was constantly asking my husband to repeat himself.  And the hearing test confirmed my suspicions. It was also during the height of the pandemic. So I not only had to get used to the idea of wearing the hearing aids, but also getting used to them in a very sheltered environment. Then I had to get used to them again once we began to start living our lives in the outside world. So before the three year warranty expires in October, I got a reminder email that the aids should be brought in for a check, clean up, and for a battery change. The batteries were starting to run low early in the evening. It was the first time I saw the audiologist without a mask. The hearing aids looked good and the battery was changed. I asked about the newest technologies and at this time I am content with the pair that I have until it really becomes necessary to update them. It’s sort of like an iPhone. Unfortunately the ringing in my ears has returned and that may mean they need to be adjusted based on another hearing test - which I may schedule in the fall. I also got another year warranty. The charge for that can also be used to purchase a new pair. Supposedly these Oticon aids last 5-7 years. I’m happy that the battery change made a big difference and that these sorts of devices are available to make life easier. And the best part is that the office is literally right across the street so it couldn’t be any more convenient.