Stepping up from Phonak Marvel to Paradise (Long)

@hass5744 said:

The goal of hearing aids was never to fix anything. And they don’t. The goal was to help or enhance the problem areas or to try to make better

Totally agree. Satisfaction with HAs is founded on an acceptance that they can never give you perfect hearing. After all, they’re called ‘aids’, not ‘restorers’.

Good explanation.

I have new hearing aids. They replaced some that needed replacing…I had a follow up visit today.

My wife said to me, “You can’t hear!” " what did he change? "

Well he increased the volume of the aids. He showed me how to change the domes and wax guards. I had installed the wax guards poorly.

My wife said that I’m talking too loud. I’m using the tiny plug dome for the Paradise HA’s. Would that affect my comprehension and ability to hear? I’m feeling old–75 a few days ago. but I really want to hear better.

I have tinitus. Sound like cicadas. Wish they would sing together; And they are loud.

Dave
Toronto Paradise HA’s/workman’s comp for loud noise.

@DaveL said:

My wife said that I’m talking too loud. I’m using the tiny plug dome for the Paradise HA’s.

Your hearing loss is right there needing earmolds. Might ask your fitter about them. Talking too loud is a sign also.
Good luck

Thanks Raudrive for both of your notes. They help me a lot.