My experience at the VA yesterday was a pleasant one. I arrived on time and was quickly ushered into the audiology lab to see Dr Lane. Dr Lane administered a battery of tests then came in to explain the results. My left ear tested near normal in all ranges in the spectrum of sound, however my right ear was another story altogether. The tests showed a significant loss of the ability to hear in almost all ranges of the sound spectrum, but especially in the upper ranges. Dr Lane then said she thought I could benefit from a hearing aid in my right ear. However she wanted to know how I felt about having to wear one. After nearly 40 years of straining to hear things, I had no hesitation stating that I, too, felt I would benefit from wearing one.
Dr Lane showed me the samples she had and ordered one for my right ear that looks similar to the photo below. Unlike the bulky units of years past, this aid is a tiny sophisticated electroaudio device that is programmable for my specific needs and nearly invisible when worn. I have a return appointment on June 2 for fitting and programming of the device. I am looking forward to hearing the difference it will make in my ability to hear in most situations. I am also sure Will will welcome any improvement so he does not have to repeat himself so often (lol).
Your Midweek Musical Moment features the Concerti a Cinque, Opus 10 by Tomaso Albinoni with Simon Standage leading Collegium Musicum 90. A complete play list can be found here. You may also hear Albinoni's Adagio for Organ and Strings over on my tumblr.
On display below the video is an eclectic mix of handsome hunks splashing about various bodies of water and/or baths in a terrific edition of Wet Wednesday. Thanks for spending time with me today, see you again tomorrow. Until next time as always, Enjoy!
Dr Lane showed me the samples she had and ordered one for my right ear that looks similar to the photo below. Unlike the bulky units of years past, this aid is a tiny sophisticated electroaudio device that is programmable for my specific needs and nearly invisible when worn. I have a return appointment on June 2 for fitting and programming of the device. I am looking forward to hearing the difference it will make in my ability to hear in most situations. I am also sure Will will welcome any improvement so he does not have to repeat himself so often (lol).
Your Midweek Musical Moment features the Concerti a Cinque, Opus 10 by Tomaso Albinoni with Simon Standage leading Collegium Musicum 90. A complete play list can be found here. You may also hear Albinoni's Adagio for Organ and Strings over on my tumblr.
On display below the video is an eclectic mix of handsome hunks splashing about various bodies of water and/or baths in a terrific edition of Wet Wednesday. Thanks for spending time with me today, see you again tomorrow. Until next time as always, Enjoy!
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