NHS Hearing Aids

door123

I have hearing aids provided by the NHS they are Danalogic GN aids. I know that these hearing aids have data logging. Does anybody know how the lodging works.?

Can the logging tell if the hearing aid is on but not in the ear?

Thanks

Rodders53

In the GN BeMore app that you use with the aids:

Read the GN Online Services "GN Online Services" parts A and B to see what you have to and may wish to agree to to use the aids...

That'll give you a rough idea.

I doubt there's any simple way to detect if the aids are on but not in the ear in such simple aids. 
I'll take mine out when washing / shaving / showering and leave them on, if I've fitted them before doing such things.  The 'bonging' gets on the nerves
Otherwise I'll switch on and insert when I want to and switch off at the end of the day.

I've been known to remove the aids (e.g. during a concert/entertainment when they serve no useful purpose for my hearing) and pop them still on in a pocket; just to avoid the battery falling out.

Why are you concerned about data collected?

I can see your audiologist might like data about how often / total time using the pre-set "Programs" and any "Favourites" you use (and if you need to boost / reduce levels) - but I doubt they'll have much time to review such data when you see them in a routine appointment (if such info is even recorded).  That would be done purely in order to better customise the settings for you!  So you hear better.

door123

Rodders53 said:

In the GN BeMore app that you use with the aids:

Read the GN Online Services "GN Online Services" parts A and B to see what you have to and may wish to agree to to use the aids...

That'll give you a rough idea.

I doubt there's any simple way to detect if the aids are on but not in the ear in such simple aids. 
I'll take mine out when washing / shaving / showering and leave them on, if I've fitted them before doing such things.  The 'bonging' gets on the nerves
Otherwise I'll switch on and insert when I want to and switch off at the end of the day.

I've been known to remove the aids (e.g. during a concert/entertainment when they serve no useful purpose for my hearing) and pop them still on in a pocket; just to avoid the battery falling out.

Why are you concerned about data collected?

I can see your audiologist might like data about how often / total time using the pre-set "Programs" and any "Favourites" you use (and if you need to boost / reduce levels) - but I doubt they'll have much time to review such data when you see them in a routine appointment (if such info is even recorded).  That would be done purely in order to better customise the settings for you!  So you hear better.

I don't have the app and don't think the app will be compatible with my hearing aids to turn of data logging.

I am only worried because I visited the audiologist and he said according to Data Logging your not wearing your hearing aids  it was a surprise for me as I was not even aware that they can do data logging. It seems to me I'm being spyde on. That's why I wanted to know is there a way the audiologist can find out if the hearing aid is actually placed in the ear or if its got battery and on on there system it will show as in use.

unforeseen

Am I missing something? Why bother having hearing aids if you're not going to wear them? 

Spoonie_Turtle

If there's a reason you're not wearing your hearing aids, tell them.  If it's a problem, they might be able to help.  If it's to give your brain a break, that's valid, entirely your choice and just be up-front about it.

Don't waste batteries just to try to fool your audiologist.

Savvy_Sue

Spoonie_Turtle said:

If there's a reason you're not wearing your hearing aids, tell them.  If it's a problem, they might be able to help.  If it's to give your brain a break, that's valid, entirely your choice and just be up-front about it.

Don't waste batteries just to try to fool your audiologist.

I agree, and also if you find your hearing aids aren't doing what you need them to do, ask them about other options, because there's generally a range of settings, eg music, induction loop, close to you etc. 

A sibling used to have private aids which had a 'dance' mode: keen on Scottish dancing, this was needed to prevent the aids automatically switching off in response to the loud "TA-DA" announcing the start and end of a tune. 

DH is jealous because I have bluetooth on my (single) NHS aid, and he doesn't. Actually I don't much like it, because with nearly normal hearing in my other ear I find I often can't hear phone calls well enough over the bluetooth, especially if there's competition in my 'good' ear. "Hang on while I switch my hearing aid off" sounds daft, but is necessary. 

Generally when there's an induction loop I use it and love it! 

I'm not sure how much my hearing aid helps, but I persevere because I'm in little doubt that one day I'll need one in both ears, and I need to develop good habits now. I'm also aware of the research indicating links between hearing loss and dementia. Despite multiple attempts I don't feel I've found a truly comfortable earpiece yet, but it's tolerable most of the time.