[TheForge] hearing aids

[Rob Fertner]

As someone who is borderline with needing hearing aids, I've started
doing some checking. My day job is Elementary School Nurse and my school
district employs 4 audiologists. So, when one came to my school to check
on student with hearing aids I asked her who in town is worth dealing
with. She gave me some info on which business was reputable and who to
talk to at that business. So if you're looking for some inside info,
check with your local school system if they have school audiologists.
They might be an additional community resource. 

Rob
Wichita, KS

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of kim george
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 9:28 PM
To: theforge at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [TheForge] hearing aids

Since this is bowling night your getting the second instalment now. As
it 
has been pointed out that if you have the typical boiler maker's 
notch  hearing loss in a large enough degree one of the things you will 
miss is women's voices. When at times this is desirable it can be 
dangerous.(ask your wife)
   I get my work done at the KSU hearing clinic. This a teaching
facility 
that trains audiologists and is overseen by some extremely good people.
In 
exchange for your records for research and the hands on experience of
the 
grad. students (see slave labor)you get lower prices and a choice of
many 
manufactures. The digital aids are the most inexpensive ,analog cost
more 
now because of lower demand. You can give them a price range and will
work 
with you. You will get one of the most extensive hearing tests you will 
ever have. Mine was an hour and a half long in a good lab. If you're too

far away they may be able to give you references. Don't choose the
Scrooge 
factor and settle for something from Harbor freight your hearing is too 
important. But you don't have to buy$3000 an ear aids to get what you
need 
and will help you the most. Good luck in your search.

Kim George

       "Why for you burry me in cold,cold ground?" Taz


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