No, she’s never worn aids, and it’s only recently we became aware of cross-aids, so it’s a whole new world to explore. I’m afraid she doesn’t have much faith in NHS services - our Trust seems to suffer in the postcode lottery, being down here in the far west.
Thanks. It would be good to know the cause of my wife’s deafness, but I assume it’s congenital. Luckily, she’s never liked rock music - it’s just “noise” to her! In your situation, I’d definitely want the MRI scan. Good luck!
By the way, we were told that wearing aids can help to slow hearing...
Thanks, that’s interesting. My wife is going for a 90 hearing test with a new, local, independent private company that can source aids from various providers. And, yes it looks like it’s going to be expensive, because she’s one for the latest tech with Bluetooth and everything. I wish she’d...
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Does anyone have experience of “cross system” hearing aids? My wide is completely deaf (from birth) in one ear, but is going to try them. The sound from her deaf side will get passed to her better side, so she’ll have all-round hearing, albeit in mono. That’s the theory...