Phonak Audeo I-R 70 RIC questions

Hearing Aids
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I currently use Phonak Nadia from 2018, and loved the transition to the digitized aids. My audio results recently showed further loss, more in the profound region. My audiologist recommended Phonak Audio I-R. I don’t see a lot of forum on these particular aids. My questions:
I was told that the rechargeable batteries should last for my work and leisure activities. I work as a school psych and special educator in relatively busy noise environment. Does anyone have experience in this area?

Second question: I try to invest in optimal aids up front so that I can use it for at least 8+ years. Would it be advisable to invest in 90 aids, considering that I continue to lose hearing?

Last question: I finally got comfortable ear molds in 2018 after 6 decades. I don’t know how my last audiologist did this, and I am not happy he moved far away, but he is forever my hero for this. What molds worked best for you with this aid or other similar aids?

Thank you.

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Since you wear naida now and are pushing the edge, I’d say wait a bit for the naida version of infinio we hope to come out soon. This would give you the best hope of the aids lasting a long time. I think rics will run out of steam for you in the power aspect and a disposable battery option will help with it lasting a long time. If you get rechargeable aids, you can send them in for refresh before the three year warranty expires, but then I think performance for all day in a high power situation gets risky at the 6-7 year mark. They would probably not be suitable backups after you buy new at the point.

If there’s nothing pushing for a change this moment, I’d say wait a minute.

WH

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Oh, and welcome to the forum!!

WH