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[CelticCrafter]

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@Shanus wrote:

@Etoile308   @Luvsmyfam    I've worn hearing aids forever. When I got new ones (technology marches on), Medicare pitches in on many brands. It can become a real issue if they wait too long w/o hearing well. 

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Original Medicare does not pay anything towards hearing aids, therefore a supplement plan would not either.

Advantage plans advertise coverage for hearing aids, glasses and dental.

[Estellee]

@Luvsmyfam Love those early bird specials with my parents, not boring at all!

[Luvsmyfam]

@Estellee The early bird menu was very limited on selections.Both parents eat very little as most elderly so it was perfect for them.

[Estellee]

@Luvsmyfam Yes, and I remember my parents were both very frugal. They loved to get a nice meal with soup or salad, dinner, desert and coffee included too!

[haddon9]

@Luvsmyfam It may sound boring to someone much younger but think it sounds lovely going out to dinner with your parents.  You still have both of them and cherish the memories!  I hope you took some photos!

[Q-Checker]

I am sorry about your parents' resistance to hearing aid use. I suggest that you look up the relationship of hearing loss to dementia and continue to encourage them to get HA's. I also suggest getting them only from a licensed audiologist or maybe Costco if that is not feasible.

[Love my grandkids]

@Q-Checker She stated in a post that her mom does use them but not her father.

[Luvsmyfam]

@haddon9No I didnt take any pictures but will tomorrow.I am going with them to see my uncle who is in a nursing home

[Cakers3]

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@nevergivesup wrote:

@AngelPuppy1 @SoCal Bred  I feel the same way you both do. I'm  75 years old and miss my parents more with every passing year. Of course I realize all families are different and not everyone has sweet memories. Those of us who do are very blessed.

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@nevergivesup @AngelPuppy1 @SoCal Bred 

@Luvsmyfam  She did not mean boring with her parents.

Everyone of us miss someone so try not to jump where there is nothing to jump upon and be happy for her 

[nevergivesup]

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@Cakers3 wrote:

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@nevergivesup wrote:

@AngelPuppy1 @SoCal Bred  I feel the same way you both do. I'm  75 years old and miss my parents more with every passing year. Of course I realize all families are different and not everyone has sweet memories. Those of us who do are very blessed.

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@nevergivesup @AngelPuppy1 @SoCal Bred 

@Luvsmyfam  She did not mean boring with her parents.

Everyone of us miss someone so try not to jump where there is nothing to jump upon and be happy for her.

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 I certainly wasn't jumping on the OP and never said anything about boring. I was agreeing with the posters who missed their parents and wished they could have a chance to be with them again. If my words weren't clear I apologize to the OP but I know 100% what was in my heart. I wish the best to her and everyone else who is dealing with the challenges of aging relatives. I did it for my parents and three of DH'S relatives and I know it can be difficult.