#hearing aids

(i am HOH and just came back from an audiologist appointment)

MY HEARING AIDS ARE NOT AIRPODS. MY HEARING AIDS DO NOT NEED BLUETOOTH. MY HEARING AIDS SHOULD NOT RELY ON AN APP TO FUNCTION.

MY HEARING AIDS FUNCTIONING SHOULD NOT RELY ON MY ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY. WHY ARE THEY RECHARGABLE. THE RECHARGE STAND THING DOESN'T EVEN WORK HALF THE TIME.

MY HEARING AIDS DO NOT NEED TO BE DESCREET. I AM HEARING IMPARED AND PROUD. WHY DO COMPANIES THINK EVERYONE WANTS DESCREET HEARING AIDS.

MY HEARING AIDS SHOULD NOT BE SO TINY THAT THE EAR-MOLD GETS STUCK IN MY EAR CANAL AND I HAVE TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM

MY HEARING AIDS SHOULD NOT BE SO TINY THAT I CAN'T GET ACCESS TO PROPER CLEANING EQUIPMENT. IT'S SO FRUSTRATING. LITERALLY TEARIN UP IT IS SO FRUSTRATING

MY HEARING AIDS SHOULD ALSO NOT BE SO TINY AND FRAGILE THAT THE FUCKING WIRE BREAKS AND I HAVE TO PAY $300 TO FIX THEM BECAUSE... I USE THEM???!?!?!?!?! WHY THE FUCK DID THEY BREAK. WHY'D THEY DO THAT. THEY SHOULDN'T BE SO FRAGILE. IT'S SO IMPORTANT. I HATE THEM

GIVE ME MY THICK HEARING AIDS. I WANT MY BATTERIES. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN AND FIX MY OWN HEARING AIDS. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WEEKS IN ADVANCE AND PAY SO MUCH MONEY JUST FOR THE APPT TO TAKE 10 MINUTES AND THE AUDIOLOGIST BARELY EVEN LOOKS AT ME MUCH LESS TALKS TO ME

FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU

Apple Expands MFi List with 45 New Hearing Devices | August 11, 2026

Why It Matters Apple’s “Made for iPhone” (MFi) hearing‑aid program has long been a cornerstone of iOS accessibility. By expanding the compatibility list with almost 45 additional devices, Apple is doing more than just ticking a box—it is reinforcing its commitment to inclusive design and creating a tangible competitive advantage for manufacturers that choose the iPhone ecosystem. - **User experience:** iPhone users with hearing loss can now pair a broader range of devices directly through the Settings > Accessibility > Hearing Devices menu, eliminating the need for proprietary companion apps. ...

if your mental image is still some beige whistling box hooked behind the ear... yeah that's not what's out there anymore

they're actually discreet now. invisible-in-canal styles that you can't spot even up close, and even the behind-the-ear ones are slimmer and smaller. if looking "old" was ever the thing stopping you, that barrier's basically gone

bluetooth changed the whole job description. it used to be just amplify sound, that's it. now most devices stream phone calls, music, podcasts straight into both ears. some even pair with tv streamers. it's less "device that helps me hear" and more "device that's part of your phone setup"

rechargeable batteries saved everyone from the tiny battery struggle. no more fumbling with microscopic disposables — just dock them overnight like a phone

and the sound processing got smart. directional mics and noise reduction that prioritize the voice in front of you over background noise, adjusting automatically as you move between environments

all this tech means nothing without a proper fitting though. according to clear hearing solutions, an independent audiology clinic, today's hearing aids come in discreet and rechargeable options with wireless features like phone streaming, and eligible patients (like pensioners and DVA card holders) may get free or subsidised devices through the australian government hearing services program

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