http://www.alldeaf.com/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:41:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.alldeaf.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.alldeaf.com/ http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/72213-where-can-you-dry-stores-you-hearing-aids.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:54:12 GMT Where can you by dry & stores for you hearing aids? ]]> C-NICE http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/72213-where-can-you-dry-stores-you-hearing-aids.html http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/72104-ci-children-issue-my-pov.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:51:38 GMT I'm sure you all know about all the issues regarding parents who have a deaf or HOH child and get a CI for them. Well, with me under 24 hours away from getting a CI (Surgery is 11:30am tomorrow) of course I've been doing a lot of reading about this lately. I suppose this post is in part because I'm a little gitty about my surgery tomorrow and need to find something to occupy my mind. LOL But here's what I think about this CI for kids issue.

First of all I'm for it as long as the child is healthy and fit for the procedure. The issues I read about most from those who are against getting a CI for their child is the argument of a matter of choice. They say that they should wait for the kit to be old enough to make the decision for themselves. The other issue is about deaf culture. Neither of these complaints make sense to me for the fallowing reasons.

First of all. It's natural for a parent to look into any procedure or options that will help their child. If something doesn't work the way it's suppose to then it's only natural for a parent to see if there is anything that can be done about it. One may argue that being deaf doesn't make them "broken" and that's true in a way that a deaf person can do anything put their mind to just like anyone can. But, they cannot hear and there is a way for a parent to give their child the ability to hear then they should look into it and do what they can to get what isn't working to work. If they have a problem with their hips and a surgery will fix this problem then they should do it. If their eyes don't work but a procedure will give them the ability to see then they should get it. And if a CI will allow a child to hear then they should give their child the ability to hear.

Now let's assume that a child has the CI. The parents looked into it. Doctors said the child is okay for the procedure. They child gets the CI and everything goes great. No complications. The child can now hear to some degree (we all know the results vary). Now, let's fast forward to when this child is older. He's at the age where had he not gotten the CI when he was younger he's now old enough to "Make the decision to get one". Where is there are harm done here? What if by the slim chance this person who has been able to hear since he was young and got his CI suddenly decided that he no longer wants the ability to hear. What can this person do? The answer is simple. He can just not use his CI. He now has the "Choice" at the age that he's able to make this decision.

Now let's assume the child didn't get the CI when he was younger and decided he wants to get it. He gets one and can now hear. He likes it. What do you think this child will ask his parents? I'd imagine he'd have some thoughts of wishing he had it sooner when he was growing up, going to school, had a hard time at the store buying candy because the clerk wasn't "Deaf friendly".

Of the above two paragraphs, which one had "The choice"?

Now on the deaf culture issue. This is not even something a parent will need to consider if their are other options. Why would that even be an issue to a person who isn't deaf, Isn't related to someone who is deaf? Don't spend time around deaf? In other words if they aren't in any way connected to the deaf culture then their decision to get a CI for their child to give them the ability to hear has absolutely nothing to do with deaf culture. That's something they should look into if there are no options to give their child the ability to hear.

Just wanted to share some of my thoughts on this issue. The child should be loved regardless. But the parents will naturally want to find a way to resolve any issues their children have. When a parent is faces with his issue they are not thinking about deaf culture. They are thinking about giving their child the best they can provide.

Ron ]]> RonJaxon http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/72104-ci-children-issue-my-pov.html http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/72074-1989-ha-study-showing-more-gain-better.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:49:07 GMT http://www.audrehab.org/jara/1989/Boggess,%20%20JARA,%20%201989.pdf Read this study carefully and feel free to ask me questions. http://www.audrehab.org/jara/1989/Bo...%20%201989.pdf

Read this study carefully and feel free to ask me questions. ]]> deafdude1 http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/72074-1989-ha-study-showing-more-gain-better.html http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/72061-checkmate.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:48:01 GMT Kokonut Pundit: Checkmate? (http://kokonutpundits.blogspot.com/2009/11/checkmate.html) Why are Deaf bloggers so quiet? Kokonut Pundit: Checkmate?

Why are Deaf bloggers so quiet? ]]> kokonut http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/72061-checkmate.html http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71988-resistance-futile.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:26:38 GMT Was Blind But Now I See | Newsweek Technology | Newsweek.com (http://www.newsweek.com/id/64923) Was Blind But Now I See | Newsweek Technology | Newsweek.com ]]> C-NICE http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71988-resistance-futile.html http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71984-one-parents-veiwpoint-kids-cis.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:34:03 GMT Technology: Improving Sound, Easing Fury | Newsweek My Turn | Newsweek.com (http://www.newsweek.com/id/63188/page/1) Technology: Improving Sound, Easing Fury | Newsweek My Turn | Newsweek.com ]]> C-NICE http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71984-one-parents-veiwpoint-kids-cis.html http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71968-good-news-share.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:57:15 GMT I am going to upgrade into Freedom on the 25th November. I am really looking forward to it. I got my 3G since 2005. :D I am going to upgrade into Freedom on the 25th November. I am really looking forward to it. I got my 3G since 2005.
:D ]]> krazykatkitty http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71968-good-news-share.html http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71945-hearing-aids-no-insurance.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:29:53 GMT Note: I tried to change the title of this post. It's not a matter of not having insurance. It's a matter of insurance not covering HA's.

As some of you may have read in some of my other posts. I'm getting my CI surgery done next week. But this post is about someone else close to me. My mother.

It's kind of funny that with my mother having a son who's deaf and a daughter who is HOH. That she would be one of those people who have a hard time coming to terms with her own hearing loss. I guess it's different when it comes from a result of old age. :)

Over the past could of years her hearing has decreased. Our family see the effects it's having on her such as her having the volume of the TV high. Her not knowing when someone is talking to her and so forth. She's been using one of those store bought hearing aids to help hear the TV.

Anyway, when she went with me to one of my appointments to prepare for getting my CI. I made a break through with her about her hearing loss and pretty much made her want to get hearing aids now. But here's the problem. She's retired and her insurance won't cover hearing aids. They'll cover all the tests and such but not the hearing aids itself.

I'm wondering what options she might have. Is there anything we can look into? I remember being at a VFW once and they had a box there for people to donate old hearing aids so I'm guessing that there are some resources out there. Maybe they take old HA's and adjust them to someones needs or something. I'm just trying to find out how I can help my mother. My parents just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary a couple of months ago so I really hope to find a way to help her get hearing aids.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Ron ]]> RonJaxon http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71945-hearing-aids-no-insurance.html http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71834-issues-bte-aids-hair-scraping-mic.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:11:04 GMT Hello everyone,

I recently got a pair of Bernafon Verite BTE aids (upgrades to my old in-canal Phonaks), and I am having some trouble adjusting them so that my hair isn't constantly scraping over the microphones.

It is a very distinctive and irritating sound...and distracting to the point where I can't wear the aids comfortably (I tried for a few days, but I just couldn't tune it out.)

Does anyone know of some way, either through software or some physical adjustment of the aid, that I can reduce the noise my hair makes when it glides over the mic?



P.S. - I'm 29 years old, and I'm really not interested in cropping my hair, or keeping it pulled back at all times...:aw: ]]> Desy http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71834-issues-bte-aids-hair-scraping-mic.html http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71775-nsa.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:01:42 GMT No, I don't mean the National Security Agency. Welcome to Naida Sufferer's Anonymous.

I have an appointment tomorrow to try and get to the root of the problem with the Naidas and the FM.One thought is that when the hearing aid reaches peak gain the battery can't handle it all the the FM cuts out. I am doubtful, but we shall see.

This is now our safe place to share Naida griefs and metaphorically bash the little demonic plastic creatures that plague our ears and control our minds. ]]> JennyB http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71775-nsa.html http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71757-getting-new-hearing-aids.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:59:52 GMT Ever since my one hearing aid has been fluctuating (it went to a permanent low volume for about a week or two), my parents have been wanting to get me into the hearing center in town to look at new hearing aids. First I had to get one of the audiology exams to see where my hearing was at, but the audiologist told me that I would have to get my wax removed and then come back for another appointment. The problem with my ears are that the ear wax dries up and crusts really quickly (this is what the audiologist told me) and gets pushed to the back, hence the reason why I have to go to the doctor's to actually get my wax removed from the back of my ear canal instead of using Q-tips like normal people.

Anyway, I'm rambling on too much. So after that we went to look at hearing aids, and the woman who I've been using for hearing needs since I first started using hearing aids (over 13 years ago) said that the best hearing aids we would get for a really good price are Phonak Certenas. :) So, long story short, in the next couple weeks I am going down to order new hearing aids! :) I'm quite happy as I've had the same hearing aids for 5 years. They are also a surprisingly good price (with ear molds & a remote control included!) We are also getting the regular $500 government subsidy.

The only thing I'm debating about right now is the colour. The ones I have right now are blue and the colour isn't practical enough. I want my hearing aids to look appropriate in pretty much any situation. So here are the colours I was thinking about getting: black, beige, gray, light gray (white-ish) or see-through. What are your opinions? I think that the first four are the most pracitcal. I'm looking for practicality. ]]> Loghead http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71757-getting-new-hearing-aids.html http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71743-hearing-aid-website.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:31:32 GMT Hello everyone,

We've developed a new online hearing aid and hearing aid accessory website :

www.hearingaiddocs.com

We have some affordable pricing. Also, for those parents of children under 18 years old, one of our owners has 2 children that have progressive hearing loss due to EVA/LVAS and he created a program for parents of hearing impaired children called HAD-4-Kids. The pricing for hearing aids for HAD-4-Kids is the lowest you can find ANYWHERE. It is right above our cost. He said he knows the pains of having to pay for hearing aids for your kids every 3-6 years and because most insurance plans do not help with hearing aids, he had to pay everyone without assistance. To alleviate the financial strain, he created the HAD-4-Kids program. Check it out and let us know if we can help: www.hearingaiddocs.com/had-4-kids

Thanks,

Dr. Kim ]]> funeardoc http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71743-hearing-aid-website.html http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71708-phonak-buys-advanced-bionics.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:00:04 GMT Sonova Announces the Acquisition of Advanced Bionics Corporation Expanding Its Position as the Leading Provider of Hearing Healthcare Solutions | Business Wire

The Associated Press - November 9, 2009
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Sonova to buy Advanced Bionics for $489M



STAEFA, Switzerland — Swiss hearing aid firm Sonova Holding AG said Monday
it is buying cochlear implant maker Advanced Bionics Corp., based in
California, for $489 million in cash.

Sonova expects the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, to
be completed within three months.

"Sonova will offer the most comprehensive and innovative product and service
portfolio covering any customer need for most types of hearing problems,"
Valentin Chapero, Sonova's chief executive, said in a statement.

Privately-held Advanced Bionics was founded in 1993 and is based in
Valencia, Los Angeles County. Its majority shareholder is the biotech
investor Alfred Mann.

The company, which has 660 employees and sales in over 30 countries, has an
18 percent share of the global market in cochlear implants. These electronic
devices are surgically implanted inside the ear to stimulate the auditory
nerves, allowing deaf people to hear sounds.

Sonova spokesman Holger Schimanke said there was little overlap between
Sonova and Advanced Bionics, and consequently there are no plans to
restructure the business.

"Advanced Bionics will continue to operate as an independent unit within the
Sonova Group," Schimanke told The Associated Press. "We aren't talking about
any kind of job cuts, definitely not."

He said Advanced Bionics had developed "a great American technology that
many people consider to be world leading, but it hasn't really taken off."

"We're going to give them the business and sales expertise to do so," said
Schimanke.

Sonova shares rose 2.3 percent to 111.50 Swiss francs ($110.45) on the
Zurich exchange. ]]> faire_jour http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71708-phonak-buys-advanced-bionics.html http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71707-cochlear-implant-pains.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:40:54 GMT So, i had cochlear implant pains for a week now. the pain has started since last saturday afternoon. And I thought it would stop after a day or so. I usually get medicine to help relief the pain in my head. But apparently that didn't work at all. so, my implant has been giving me so much pain i just start to feel weak or tired. In my implant, i feel burning or i feel pressure or like someone is poking me with a small knife. And my parents thinks that i pulled a muscle in my neck that causes my implant to hurt since i play marimba and i practice everyday in band. We do a lot of cardio movement when we play. Right now all i feel is someone poking me with a knife and pressure in my implant. I tried heat pads on my neck, medicine, taking a hot shower, trying to lay flat on my bed. nothing is working. And i'm kind of scared if i need to go to the hospital. My parents have tried calling a CI specialist to figure out whats wrong. Apparently my next CI appointment with my specialist is on December 3rd sadly. And we're trying to find a local CI specialist near my home instead of traveling all the way to columbus to go to my appointment. But i honestly can't take this pain anymore. And this week is grand nationals for my marching band competition and i do NOT want to miss that. Its important to me. I had really bad implant aches where i cried and couldn't take the pain anymore in the past week. And i have no idea what else to do or where to turn to. Can anybody help or figure out whats wrong or give me advice? Thanks ]]> coolgirlspyer90 http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71707-cochlear-implant-pains.html http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71697-correct-way.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:12:39 GMT put a bte in your ear is earmould first, but do you think it would make any difference if you put the bit that goes behind your ear in position first, then see to your earmould? put a bte in your ear is earmould first, but do you think it would make any difference if you put the bit that goes behind your ear in position first, then see to your earmould? ]]> martyns http://www.alldeaf.com/hearing-aids-cochlear-implants/71697-correct-way.html