TODAY I HEARD THE BIRDS SINGING IN THE YARD ... AND THIS AND MORE CAME ABOUT BECAUSE OF THE SMART HEARING AIDS IN MY EARS
By Olivene Godfrey
Today I heard the birds singing in the yard. And I heard all the little sounds in our house, and son Barry's voice clearly speaking to me, and enjoying music on the stereo and T.V. And this all came about because of the smart hearing aids in my ears.
As the audiologist explained to us, mostly to Barry who understands the technical stuff, that the modern sophisticated tiny computers inside the hearing aids are customized and programmed for each client. And Barry told me during the drive home from the hearing center, he understands now why the hearing aids are so expensive.
The hearing aid "user manual" says to give yourself time to become accustomed to your new hearing aid instrument. Also, during this period, you may prefer to wear the hearing aids for only a portion of the day, and then gradually increase your usage through out your normal day. And I learned to appreciate that advice after wearing the aids all day and becoming increasingly nervous. My mind was working overtime for several days and then a couple of days ago I "crashed", but after having a good night's sleep last night, I am feeling more normal and have been taking breaks from wearing the aids. We return to the hearing center in two weeks for further assistance from the very nice audiologist. Until then, I need to practice inserting the aids and removing them from my hears which is difficult with my arthritic hands.
Last week, I also had an appointment with my family doctor for a check up. I told the doctor I am concerned about my recent weight increase. I asked if it could be a thyroid problem as it has been in the past. But, she seemed to think it is inactivity, not getting enough exercise. The nurse took blood for a complete work up and we return in about three weeks. She said if there was a problem with my blood work, they would call me before then. Barry and I both had flu shots, so we are about to get set for the winter months ahead of us.
See you next time.
By Olivene Godfrey
Today I heard the birds singing in the yard. And I heard all the little sounds in our house, and son Barry's voice clearly speaking to me, and enjoying music on the stereo and T.V. And this all came about because of the smart hearing aids in my ears.
As the audiologist explained to us, mostly to Barry who understands the technical stuff, that the modern sophisticated tiny computers inside the hearing aids are customized and programmed for each client. And Barry told me during the drive home from the hearing center, he understands now why the hearing aids are so expensive.
The hearing aid "user manual" says to give yourself time to become accustomed to your new hearing aid instrument. Also, during this period, you may prefer to wear the hearing aids for only a portion of the day, and then gradually increase your usage through out your normal day. And I learned to appreciate that advice after wearing the aids all day and becoming increasingly nervous. My mind was working overtime for several days and then a couple of days ago I "crashed", but after having a good night's sleep last night, I am feeling more normal and have been taking breaks from wearing the aids. We return to the hearing center in two weeks for further assistance from the very nice audiologist. Until then, I need to practice inserting the aids and removing them from my hears which is difficult with my arthritic hands.
Last week, I also had an appointment with my family doctor for a check up. I told the doctor I am concerned about my recent weight increase. I asked if it could be a thyroid problem as it has been in the past. But, she seemed to think it is inactivity, not getting enough exercise. The nurse took blood for a complete work up and we return in about three weeks. She said if there was a problem with my blood work, they would call me before then. Barry and I both had flu shots, so we are about to get set for the winter months ahead of us.
See you next time.
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