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Re: Hearing Aids for Birders

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Douglas Bolt

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Douglas Bolt

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Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:31:58 -0400

The BAHA (Bone Anchored Hearing Aid) device is a good solution for 
some.  I have almost no hearing in one ear from a childhood illness and 
recently had sudden loss of hearing in the high frequencies in the other 
ear.  Johns Hopkins fitted me with the BAHA device in Jan.  It allows me 
to hear high frequency sounds, including bird songs.  It didn't help me 
identify them, but at least I can now hear them.  And, the device and 
surgery to implant it are covered by Medicare insurance.

Douglas Bolt