Going Digital

It’s been all over the news for the last several months about the TV stations going digital and everyone needs to go out and by digital TVs. I have a similar post; only it’s not about TV’s! I’m going digital! I have worn hearing aids since I was 3 years old and each aid lasts about 6 to 7 years. The ones that I currently wear I got back in 2002, and have reached their life expectancy. Perfect timing right! Lately Chris has told me over and over again, to go get them checked out, because he is really tired of repeating himself over and over again. A few weeks ago, my mom called me and asked if my hearing aids were working ok, I guess she was trying to tell me something at dinner, and I totally ignored her. I’m sure there are many more that have noticed something wasn’t right either….if you are one of those, I’m Sorry!! I am finally doing something about it. I had a hearing test a couple of weeks ago, and my right ear has stayed stable, but my left ear has lost some hearing in the high frequency levels. I got the call yesterday that my new ones are in, and I’m going this afternoon to get them programmed and we’ll see how I like them. Normally this wouldn’t be a big deal, but this time the aids are digital….I’ve tried digital before and I HATED them…the sound was awful to me, just not what I am used to. I have always worn analog hearing aids, and that is the only way of hearing that I know, so when I went to order them again, I found out that analog is not the way to go anymore, and that they are not making them anymore, fazing them out….aghhhh the frustration…Apparently everyone is going digital….we’ll see how it goes. I'll post in a couple of days and give an update!