Hearing
Myrna posted this as a comment to Leah’s Black and Blue post. It was a good tie-in to her commentary on hearing, but I thought it really deserved a post of its own, therefore this addition.
From Myrna:
I was relieved to see that “Black and Blue” was not about Jo’s condition after her fall. Take care Jo and do be careful.
Several have commented and asked question about hearing.
I have spent several thousand dollars in the last 25 years on seven hearing aids. I started with one in the ear. It was made out of a material that I was allergic to. What a mess of eczema that caused. With that experience behind me I went to Seattle to University Hospital and their recommendations. It was 1987 when I started in both ears. In the late 90’s I went to just one over the ear. I will continue to wear that one even with my cochlear implant. My insurance has never paid for a hearing aid. Medicare and my supplemental insurance will pay for the cochlear implant. There will be no out of pocket expenses.. Even the batteries for the device will be paid. Hearing aids have made my quality of life so much better over the years. I could not have functioned without them. My first aid was $500, the last $2400. I am looking forward to hearing again with the implant. Will keep you posted.
myrna
Life is fragile. Handle with prayer.