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Who has told him he needs new hearing aids? Has he had his hearing tested by an audiologist or ENT? Your first step should be to have his hearing tested by a qualified professional then you can determine what he actually needs.
Before new hearing aids he should have an exam. So many things can be the cause of hearing loss. Buildup of wax is a primary reason. AND if he is "cleaning " his ears he may be compacting wax making the situation worse. I saw a show and one person had 2 or 3 of the covers that go on the hearing aid compacted in the ear as well, they came off, remained in the ear and she never noticed. Exam first!
There should be a hearing exam by a licensed audiologist or ENT before such an expenditure. It’s best to go to an audiologist affiliated with a hospital or medical clinic, not an “hearing specialist” associated with a specific brand of hearing aid. Audiologists are providing medical care, and get paid whether they sell you a hearing aid or not. In my state (Michigan) people with far less training and oversight than an audiologist are allowed to administer hearing tests and sell hearing aids. I accompanied my dad to one of these less qualified people for a hearing test. He was ready to pay over 6K when they told him his hearing aids were too old. This seems predatory but apparently is perfectly legal. I insisted we get a second opinion and convinced him to see an audiologist, and she discovered a broken wire in his device and had it replaced within 30 minutes for free (and Medicare paid for his exam). He got 3 more years out of those hearing aids before he lost one. Then the same audiologist showed him all the features on his “old” aids that he wasn’t using and helped him select some less expensive new aids that suited him just fine.
I took my Mom to an audiologist in her healthcare network. She then opted to purchase the hearing aids through Costco and we had an excellent experience. Also very convenient.
Not sure how to say this but I would not go by what Beltone says. And they are so expensive. They have been trying to get my husband for years. Beltone is that tiny aid, right?
Three years is the time a new hearing aide maybe needed. Doesn't mean it is though. Medicare does not cover hearing aides, I think it may cover an exam. My husbands supplimental pays for the Audiology and his hearing aides up to a certain price. Check to see if Dads does. My husband can only use the Audiologist that the suppliment recommends. Husband is allowed new hearing aides every 3 years. This last visit he was told his hearing aide was still good and nothing more they could do for him hearing wise. He has them cleaned ever 6 months and new tubing.
Hi. I am not sure if you already purchased hearing aids for your dad. Now hearing aids are not expensive and the prices have come down significantly after the OTC rule. You can try buying hearing aids from https://www.blaids.com. They sell excellent quality hearing aids and the support is also very good. I bought it for my mom recently.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
So many things can be the cause of hearing loss.
Buildup of wax is a primary reason.
AND if he is "cleaning " his ears he may be compacting wax making the situation worse.
I saw a show and one person had 2 or 3 of the covers that go on the hearing aid compacted in the ear as well, they came off, remained in the ear and she never noticed.
Exam first!
Three years is the time a new hearing aide maybe needed. Doesn't mean it is though. Medicare does not cover hearing aides, I think it may cover an exam. My husbands supplimental pays for the Audiology and his hearing aides up to a certain price. Check to see if Dads does. My husband can only use the Audiologist that the suppliment recommends. Husband is allowed new hearing aides every 3 years. This last visit he was told his hearing aide was still good and nothing more they could do for him hearing wise. He has them cleaned ever 6 months and new tubing.