my husband never hears what I say, over-the-counter hearing aids

October 21, 2022 by Patricia Hawkins · Body

My Husband Can’t Hear Me! What One Woman Did About It

Hearing trouble feels like incontrovertible proof that we’re sliding to the far end of our calendars. Could new over-the-counter hearing aids help?

"Over-the-counter hearing aids are finally hitting store shelves this week, following approval in August by the Food and Drug Administration. Instead of paying several thousand dollars for a pair of doctor-prescribed hearing aids, consumers now can save money by buying them online and at retail stores." --Wall Street Journal, Oct. 19, 2022

***

One of our favorite family stories takes place at a dinner with my husband Mark, our two sons and my nephew Alex, whose wife was about to have a baby. I could tell Mark was straining to hear the conversation amid the buzz of voices and clatter of plates at the restaurant.

Whoops! Want to read more?

Become a member to get these perks:

- - - - Read all our bold, bodacious articles by top writers.
        
        Get discounts on trips and events, including Paris, Italy, Scotland, New York City.
        
        Join our members-only "Tribe" community to connect with like-minded women.

Join now—as low as $9 a month or $39 per year!

Speed-Dating to Find New Friends: One Woman’s Campaign

Making new friends after 50 is a challenge. Here’s how Meredith Maran, alone in a new city, dug in and developed a whole batch of besties.

On news of her passing, we remember pivotal events in the superstar’s life that endeared her to the world, especially to strong women everywhere.

For her milestone birthday, Ginny McReynolds decided to live her next chapter free from alcohol and self-induced numbing.

Elizabeth Benedict knew something was wrong when she felt a lump, but for months doctors told her she was worrying too much. Yeah, right.

« Blood, Sweat, and Tears on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Paul Newman and Me: Memories of Those Blue Eyes »

Love our content?

We are the Voice of Smart, Bold Women 45 and over! Our mantra is Age Boldly! No where else will you find authentic, original content like this. So give a little or give a lot. We want to continue publishing stories about love later in life, adult children never leaving home, wearing a bikini after 50 and trips of a lifetime! Thank you in advance for supporting NextTribe.

SUPPORT US