I have NHS hearing aids, Phonak! The downside of the ear pieces were made from Silicone which started to irritate my ears as they are a very snug fit! Because of soreness I had to fit different ear pieces on the tubes! Now I have no problems any more!

Wow, Would I ever like this type of opportunity! I started noticing problems with my hearing around age 30 and got my first set of hearing aides at 35. It has been a continuous struggle and now I am 73. After 3 sets of aides over the years and retiring from a nursing job at 60 I am 72now with little clarity in hearing, very isolated, frustrated, lonely and depressed and ready to just give up and very tired every day trying to struggle to understand people. I moved and went to an ENT that sent me to a university hospital to be evaluated for a cochlear implant. I qualified and even tho I am scared to death😮 I am on my way. It will be in November this year. I am full of hope again so I am constantly scouring the internet and u tube for info on everything that has to do with hearing, CI etc. Thank you so much for this presentation! I would love to find such a program here in Michigan. I am thankful for the testimony of these sweet ladies and wish them happy and productive futures.❤❤🎉Linda

This was a great video, thank you! I recently heard a similarly inspiring story by a former professor with hearing loss about his experience -- I think others might find it interesting: bit.ly/RonaldClaytonAudicus

Hi again and thanks for reply, and I have lost contact practically with everyone outside my 4 walls...my Name when I was with you all those years ago is Cyril..

Hi pompeyboyy. Thanks for your comment. Many people do find it difficult to adjust once they get home after having a great week at Hearing Link. Sorry to hear that things aren't going well for you. Are you still in touch with us? Take a look at our website we might be able to put you in touch with someone to talk to. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter

Hi I've been on The course and yes I enjoyed it with my wife, but Do you not think a week isnt quite long enough? I came away on a high but after a couple months BUMP!! back down, Since that was a few years ago now I've had Cochlear Implants that failed and were extracted, So I've gone from Profoundly deaf to Totally Deaf. Well I find life different again, Im sorry to be this way, but Im now on Anti-depressants and They not working I dont think people are listening 2 me when i say how low I feel

Excellent new video - many thanks from the CCAC - google the Collaborative for Communication Access via Captioning soon please. We welcome organizations as "friends" and link to your website. Lauren/founder of CCAC, all volunteers. Shall look for your email address.