Geoffrey's Musings.
Viewing comments for Chapter 19 "Hearing Aids and Their Maintenance"A book of Stories, Essays and Poetry.
10 total reviews
Comment from 22allgood
This is interesting information. I may need it some day soon. It is good that you put some humour into the information. You put it together very well.
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2013
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This is interesting information. I may need it some day soon. It is good that you put some humour into the information. You put it together very well.
Comment Written 08-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2013
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Thanks glad you found it useful. have you got hearing problems?
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I think I miss some bits at times.
Comment from EMB
Before reading this, I had no idea that hearing aids we affected by the fluid from our bodies, but it makes sense. I'm sure this will be useful advice for the right people.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2013
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Before reading this, I had no idea that hearing aids we affected by the fluid from our bodies, but it makes sense. I'm sure this will be useful advice for the right people.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2013
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Thanks friend. mainly humidity in the tubes mate. But there are other problems such as dust on the connections even apart from flat batteries. I am actually having a good day today, which is rare and I can hear ok atm. have a look at chapter 1 of my book I changed the picture
Comment from barkingdog
I know it's not funny but the lady in the hydrotherapy pool--what was she thinking?
I don't have a hearing aid but when in college my roommate did, and I had a curious dog.
My roommate had the bad habit of forgetting to turn her aid off and it would squeal with feed back. One night she left it on her night stand. It was gone in the morning.
The next day, we found everything except the ear-mold.
From then on she put it in the drawer. LOL
Two days later, my dog passed small bits of rubber, so we knew for sure who the thief in the night was. LOL
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2013
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I know it's not funny but the lady in the hydrotherapy pool--what was she thinking?
I don't have a hearing aid but when in college my roommate did, and I had a curious dog.
My roommate had the bad habit of forgetting to turn her aid off and it would squeal with feed back. One night she left it on her night stand. It was gone in the morning.
The next day, we found everything except the ear-mold.
From then on she put it in the drawer. LOL
Two days later, my dog passed small bits of rubber, so we knew for sure who the thief in the night was. LOL
Comment Written 03-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2013
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Thief in the Night Hmmm remember a movie of that name about 30 years ago hehe. Thanks for the review. Didn't you help me with Midi attachments or something on here? I have some more to put on soon. Have got used to Advanced editor now too LOVE IT! Check out my story on the Christmas Pudding I think I didn't swallow a hearing aid mould though hehe.
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Yes. I did help you with a YouTube video.
Remember it's easy. Hit share beneath the video, then hit embed and copy the highlighted code in the box. Paste that in your author notes, and you're all done.
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yeah I remember it was the "Behind Closed Doors" Youtube I wanted to use on a chapter of my book. Thanks for that again. I have some of my carols ad stuff I want to put on soon no Youtube but I have Midi files.
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Re the lady in the Hydro pool she of course did not go under the water, but she was being very daring wearing them in the pool. We see her at the shops still some times, does not go to the pool anymore neither do we.
Comment from Ben Colder
Very good advice. I wear them in both ears. The VA keeps me supplied every time they are in need. Hard to get use to the digital. Yep keeping them clean is very important. Dog eat one set . Got them off my end table. Poor dog.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Very good advice. I wear them in both ears. The VA keeps me supplied every time they are in need. Hard to get use to the digital. Yep keeping them clean is very important. Dog eat one set . Got them off my end table. Poor dog.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Hi Ben thanks for the review. Ouch for the dog huh! I had a all in the ear one some years ago and it fell on the floor in my study, unbeknowns to me and I TROD on it! Fortunately the amplifier was still intact only cost me $AU30 to get it re made.
Might add this to my story not funny at the time but a laugh now hehe!
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Did the same one night. Had VA to make me another. lol
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Did the same one night. Had VA to make me another. lol
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Did the same one night. Had VA to make me another. lol
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Your message repeated. Ha so we are all the same. mean considering the nature of the all in the ear aid it would be easyfor it to roll off a desk onto the floor huh!
Comment from Norbanus
Hearing aids are such a pain in the butt. I admire anyone who has to patience to wear the device on a continuing basis. My sister wore one for twenty years. I couldn't stand it for twenty minutes. I rather go around saying "What did you say".
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Hearing aids are such a pain in the butt. I admire anyone who has to patience to wear the device on a continuing basis. My sister wore one for twenty years. I couldn't stand it for twenty minutes. I rather go around saying "What did you say".
Comment Written 01-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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hehe thanks mate yeah our pastor's wife is a bit that way she will NOT wear her hearing aids I reckon as a Ps Wife she should duh! We know a lady that wears them IN THE HYDROTHERAPY POOL!! Good night!
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
An interesting and detailed article on the 'how tos' of hearing aid mainteneance.
Very user friendly advice and I'm sure quite helpful for all hearing aid users.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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An interesting and detailed article on the 'how tos' of hearing aid mainteneance.
Very user friendly advice and I'm sure quite helpful for all hearing aid users.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Hi there, yeah we were glad to find out that bit about the battery storage area cleanout only yesterday. Had a lot of wind here today so that doesn't help hearing aids anyway grrr. Thanks for the review
Comment from pensee
Wow, I don't have a hearing aid but I sure will remember these tips. Very practical and has the voice of a blog entry. Grammatically sound except fro the last unnecessary comma. With a touch more of your natural humor, you could really widen your audience.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Wow, I don't have a hearing aid but I sure will remember these tips. Very practical and has the voice of a blog entry. Grammatically sound except fro the last unnecessary comma. With a touch more of your natural humor, you could really widen your audience.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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hi have I met you before you must know me from somewhere right? Have you reviewed some of my other stuff Thanks for the review. Will fix.
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I don't think so. I stumbled onto your piece because I am on page five too. But I'll keep an eye out for more of your stuff.
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Hi thanks I just embellished the story a bit and corrected the error have another look and thanks again.
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I went back and added some more hope you will come back and look again thank.
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Hey I took your advice remembered soe more funny stories about Hearing aids check the story again please and thanks for getting me to think about them.
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great!
Comment from Kingsland
I have heard that hearing aids cost more than a thousand dollars. If this is a true statement, then hearing aid users are being ripped off. All a hearing aid really is, is a miniature amplifier. From everything I know about the amplification process. There is no reason that they should come close to that kind of cost. There should be an investigation into the cost of these hearing aids. This was a well written article that I enjoyed reading... John
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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I have heard that hearing aids cost more than a thousand dollars. If this is a true statement, then hearing aid users are being ripped off. All a hearing aid really is, is a miniature amplifier. From everything I know about the amplification process. There is no reason that they should come close to that kind of cost. There should be an investigation into the cost of these hearing aids. This was a well written article that I enjoyed reading... John
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Hi John good to hear from you and thanks for the review. We are blessed in Australia that as pensioners the Government supplies us the aids every two years we get assessed as to whether we need an upgrade. I do know the aids are expensive a friend of mine not a pensioner had to pay thousands for his. Most people have Health insurance that helps with the costs.
Comment from BethShelby
My husband has hearing aids but I'm not sure this information applies to all types because no one has ever told him to blow on anything or open them for cleaning. He has to go in for cleaning every few months which is a free service.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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My husband has hearing aids but I'm not sure this information applies to all types because no one has ever told him to blow on anything or open them for cleaning. He has to go in for cleaning every few months which is a free service.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Yeah well you are right depends on your equipment. I forgot to distinguish between the "over -the -ear kind of aids and the "all in the ear type. I had the latter years ago. All in the ear aids would need a technician to service them. Thanks for the reminder. Will go back and edit accordingly.
Comment from cynthia s
I worked for s hearing aid company for 3 days. You are more helpful than they ever were. Best of luck with your novel, I love your bio and your beautiful photo. I am going to look for Peace de resistance.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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I worked for s hearing aid company for 3 days. You are more helpful than they ever were. Best of luck with your novel, I love your bio and your beautiful photo. I am going to look for Peace de resistance.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Hi Cynthia Look for The Little Dog That Wouldn't let Go" an thanks for the review. I just had a reminder that my advice wold only suit the "over the ear" type of aid, Not the "all-in-the- ear ones.