April 5, 2023

  • Behind again

    I can't believe I haven't written since Feb. It's a wonder I have anyone that visits. If I'm not busy I don't feel I have much of interest to write about. I started this entry this morning. I just now helped Wil get to bed at 9 pm.

    aids This is what I started to write about and got sidetracked...all day it seems.

    These are Wil's very expensive hearing aids I found in the bathroom trash Monday. Of course I spent about an hour looking for them and crying. We just got them and I've worked hard to get them in and keep them in all day.

    The audiologist was less than helpful and never mentioned the on off feature. I read the manual but figured it out because I wear aids by the same company. The little switch on his is more difficult than mine. I was showed where the filter is on his and in fact he showed me mine. Which Costco never bothered with as we are told to come back about a month and they would do it.

    His audiologist was so proud of the smart charger, plop them in and simply take them out and put them in. As near as I can figure they come out on. Well his chattered I call it so I had to find the off and on. Plus when I put them in his ear he said it hurt. I think he is just touchy about his ears.

    You can't just call for advice you have to make an appt. His isn't until the 20th. Do I recharge them and hope they don't make noise that will make him throw them away again?  One of the big disadvantages of not wearing them is not in getting use to them. He also complained the TV was too loud and would hold his ears and leave the room. I don't think they were set right. Or is the dementia making him extra sensitive?

    Evelyn that does his shower/shave twice a week says he has gotten sensitive when she cleans between his toes. That is new. She says he is touchy about water on his face now. Something I will ask our primary about when we see him the 21st. If I remember, so I best start a list. :-)

    Our bluebonnets this year has been my bright spot. There aren't as many in the usual area by the mail box. Apparently last year their seeds got blown hither and yon. The neighbors are enjoying the ones in their spot. The yard man will be happy when they go to seed as they have to mow around them in the main yard along the edge and the ones they spot popped up out a bit. I let them weedwack by my car as I can't step over to get in the car the few times I go any where. At present I have to get a ride out of the neighborhood. Two reasons, diabetic neuropathy in feet and the car will stall on me at lights. I don't think it is idling right and can't figure out how I would take it to the dealer as I can't leave Wil alone. Not sure how he would react at the dealers for a long wait to get it taken care of. Plus they won't accept checks any more and I don't put large amounts on a credit card for it. And I know it would be a large amount. Car is 11 yrs. old I think.

    You would be proud I got our taxes done this year without having to leave the house. Plus the IRS paid because I closed Carissa's Fidelity account without having them do it. So next tax season I may not get anything back but they still owe me on Carissa's account. Probably won't see that either. Yes I filled out a form and sent it certified mail but nothing has shown up. When she died I paid what she owed them after she had taken money from her 401 when she lost her job. Maybe they are searching her record. I know I didn't have to pay hers but they owe me now. lol

    Time for me to wrap up the day. Wonder if I remember how to send this?

     

Comments (9)

  • Yes I think his are over 5 years or more, both take batteries. If they ever do ear transplants I'm signing him up. Smile

  • Hi Mary, yep better or worse I meant in then and still do. There are times I'd like to scream of course. lol

    Chuck must have an old version if he has to turn his aids off. When I put mine in the charger they must do it automatically I only turn them on putting them in.

  • So happy to see your post. Was starting to wonder if you gave it up. Please don't ever do that, I'd miss you.

    Chuck has 2 hearing aids and hates them. Plus he doesn't take care of them, hardly ever cleans them and lets his ears get waxy and wonders why he can't hear, they also make a screechy noise when he takes them
    out and I have to remind him to shut them off. So I know what you mean.
    Old age isn't for weaklings :)

    Chuck is still recuperating from his fall in Dec. It's taking a long time because of him being a diabetic. Married 62 years for better or worse and I think this is our worse. But till death do us part. Sounds like you have your hands full, just hang tough and know that your not alone. I'm only an email away. Hugs

  • Thank you Rosemary. Each day something new it seems. Must write about the night I was looking for his sleep u. wear.

  • Good to see your post Bonnie although there are difficult times going on for you. I have no experience with hearing aids but can imagine even worse with Wil and his other issues. I am getting over Covid, grateful to have not had it all this time it certainly is not pleasant. Take care and, as you always do, hang in there you have much to bear. Know you have a few of us thinking of you.

  • Thanks Mary and I don't know why I had to approve your message. No one around here to answer any more.

  • Thanks CC for explaining the charger. I know I put mine in and then in the morning have to turn them on. No mention from the dude about any chimes any time.

  • It's really good to see you back, Bonnie, even if what you had to write is not exactly rosy.

    My husband also has trouble with his hearing aids but has not gotten to the point of throwing them away. They chime at him when their batteries are nearly depleted and need re-charging. Other tones carry other messages. We finally had his audiologist set them for completely automatic so that husband didn't have to cope with trying to change anything - nor can he turn them off. His aids are automatically turned "off" when inserted into the charger and automatically turned "on" when removed. It is really important that aids be worn most of the day - which husband refused to do for his first 1 1/2 years with his aids. He lost much of the ability to understand spoken words and that got his attention. He wears them 8-12 hours per day, now.

    Good luck with your car. Federal tax stuff can take some time for them to catch up - mostly, I think, because the IRS was underfunded for so many years.
    Hugs to you and Wil.

  • Hi Bonnie, as usual your life is full and there’s little time to spare. Despite the fact that individually some of us have aging issues life goes on. We still need to take care of our everyday problems. It’s good to hear from you. You’re truly a warrior. You’re in our thoughts. God bless, and happy Easter.

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