05/02/2026
“I bought my first hearing aid 20 years ago. At the time, the user tech was minimal, and there was no wireless.
The staff at hearing aid provider I was using at the time were amazing and very kind and did an amazing job of fitting me for the new hearing aid.
Since that time, hearing aids have become much more complex and technical with a lot more external device interaction, and I found that they weren’t really keeping up.
They could still fit my hearing aids, but when I finally got a “connected” hearing aid in 2019, I found that the staff were a little lost when it came to troubleshooting the new tech.
I moved to Kelowna in 2020 and found the same lack of knowledge about the new tech capabilities of the hearing aid at my new hearing aid provider.
During that period, my hearing loss became much more complex when I lost virtually all hearing on my left side, leaving me with single-sided hearing in what used to be my “bad” ear.
That lack of technical expertise, plus difficulty with them understanding the new hearing loss was getting me increasingly frustrated, so I was intrigued when I saw a new independent hearing aid center open up and made an appointment for an assessment at Pardon Me in the summer of 2024.
My first appointment with Dr. Hilbert really impressed me, and I found that he was actually listening to my input based on my 18 years with hearing aids, and he seemed less intimidated by the tech. We have had a great relationship since that time, with both he and Marianne helping me a great deal when I ran into various hearing emergencies. Eventually we transitioned me from an ITC aid to a more powerful RIC aid, something I had not been able to do with other providers, all because of a more collaborative approach to the process. All this amazing service, plus a lower price for my hearing aid makes my relationship with Pardon Me Hearing a very rewarding one. I have no qualms in recommending them to anyone.” – Al T.
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There’s nothing more meaningful to us than hearing from the people we’ve had the privilege of helping. We’re so grateful to Al T. for sharing his experience and trusting us with his hearing journey. Feedback like this reminds us why we do what we do — providing personalized care, ongoing support, and helping our clients feel heard every step of the way.
Thank you again, Al, for your kind words and for allowing us to be part of your hearing care journey. ❤️