Life is fun again, even if I’m 84.
Walter became concerned about his hearing when simple conversations became difficult to understand. He recalls, “I would hear sounds of someone talking in church or at home and had to struggle to understand what was being said; even if we were only 20 or so feet apart, it made no difference if we were in the same room or not.”
Back then he sought help and was fitted with hearing aids. Many years went by, along with several different pairs of hearing aids, and Walter’s hearing needs changed with time. Then he decided to turn to Beltone for the latest modern-day solution despite some reservations.
During his comprehensive hearing assessment, not only was his hearing thoroughly assessed, but his daily hearing challenges, lifestyle, and interests were also considered when determining a suitable solution. The result? Walter was prescribed Enusion Platinum hearing aids.
Since then, Walter is thriving with better hearing, thanks to our team and his new devices. He no longer has a problem following conversations, and his new hearing aids clearly outshine his old pair.
Recalling his previous hearing aids, he says, “I had to turn the volume up on my old hearing aids to hear the television and still had problems or use My Pal to hear the television, but with my new Enusion Platinums, this problem has been somewhat solved. Settings, of course, depend a lot on the size of the room, background noise, and distance I am from the television.”
Walter was initially apprehensive about trying the latest technology, but now he’s glad he did. He says, “I had my doubts about the Enusion Platinum hearing aids but find them superior to all my previous aids that I have used over the past 40 years. I now can talk more freely with people and do not have to keep saying, ‘Will you repeat that?’”
Better hearing has reconnected Walter to his family and friends, as well as the world of sound. “In the past, I avoided people because I did not understand what was being said,” he recalls. “Life is much more enjoyable for me now due to the fact I understand what is being discussed and can argue with them just like in the good old days. I like being a real pain in the backside; it’s enjoyable. Life is fun again, even if I’m 84.”
Walter believes that consistency plays a key role in his success. He is delighted with his new hearing aids and is committed to wearing them all day. He explains, “I found if my hearing aids are installed in the morning or when I get up, my hearing appears to be better; at least I know my hearing has improved with time. In my case, any improvement is a plus. On-again and off-again use does not work very well for me. I put them in and leave them in for the entire day.”
For Walter, the habit has become part of daily life. He concludes with a bit of humor, “I wear my hearing aids all day, even when I am home alone. If your hearing aids are in your ears or in the charger, they will not be lost or damaged, as long as you are not stupid enough to step in front of a moving auto.”