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Cell Phone Upgrade Required for Hearing Aids

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Cell Phone Upgrade Required for Hearing Aids

 

Chef Dolores ordered new Oticon hearing aids to replace her old ones that are six years old. She discovered that her new Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is not compatible with the new hearing aids. We went to Verizon and upgraded her phone to the new Samsung Galaxy S215G. 

By the way, the $6,000+ cost of new hearing aids is not covered by Medicare. Can you imagine the number of seniors who are unable to afford these expenses?

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Oh my, that is quite a pricetag for hearing aids Roy. Glad you found the solution to accomodate Chef Delores' needs for her cell phone use.

May 11, 2021 04:01 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Oh wow, Roy! I had no idea about Medicare and hearing aids. But I have a very comprehensive supplemental policy with United Health Care. Will need to check their coverages. The good news is that I don't need any assistance with my hearing as yet and my Galaxy S21 works for me. But interesting that it's not compatible with some hearing aids. So glad you were able to get a solution with another Galaxy phone. I love my Galaxies.

May 11, 2021 04:19 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Roy,

My dad (91 years young hasthes aids and loves them.  Make it the best Tuesday, and dont forget the Tacos.  Bill Salvatore

May 11, 2021 04:49 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Both my parents, at 100 and 98 have hearing aids and neither one of them has a use for a cell phone. So no issue there except for the cost of the batteries in the aids.

May 11, 2021 05:14 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Roy. Just when you think you have the problem solved with new hearing aids you find the need for a new cell phone. Glad you were able to accomodate. Most, as you pointed out, are not that lucky. Enjoy your day.

May 11, 2021 05:27 AM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Good morning Roy! Glad that Dolores is taken care of with the new phone and hearing aids.

May 11, 2021 05:59 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is interesting.  I am thinking that my Dad is wanting to get hearing aids, but his phone certainly isn't as updated as chef Dolores' initial phone before the upgrade, haha.

May 11, 2021 06:14 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Roy - yes that is right.  It certainly is a big number for those who don't have the resources.

May 11, 2021 06:16 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, interesting phones are not compatible with hearing aids.  I would think with all the technology that is available today, it would.

May 11, 2021 06:22 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

There are a lot of things Medicare does not cover and a lot of overhaul they need to do and take care of.  A

May 11, 2021 06:35 AM
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Im happy to hear that chef Dolores has new set of hearing aids. I learned last year that they are not covered by medicare when my mother in law needed to replaced them. I though the same thing about how other seniors can't afford them as they are ridiculous  expensive. 

May 11, 2021 09:16 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I have a couple family members who require hearing aids.  I have been astounded at the cost for them.  Like prescription drug prices, I think hearing aid price sould be investigated!  It would be interesting to learn how much they cost in other countries.

May 11, 2021 06:16 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your feedback is always welcome and is very much appreciated.

May 12, 2021 08:51 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

HI Roy- I can't imagine that hearing aids aren't covered by Medicare. Neither of us needs them (yet) but I'm going to check to see if my supplemental covers it. 

May 12, 2021 11:54 AM
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