So I had a recent hearing test and did the whole nine-yards and ENT follow-up. Long-story short: I have moderate hearing loss in one ear and slight loss in the other. I've noticed it's harder to understand people in noisy areas like restaurants or places where there's a lot of talking nearby. I've always found people to not enunciate worth a dang even when I had good hearing but now it's just difficult to pick up what they're saying so I move in closer. My consistent nasal allergies and congestion only adds to the problem.
I had checked with a hearing clinic and had a bit of sticker shock at what they recommended ($3,000 to $4500) and just thought they are selling a good bit of technology (and services) that I may not fully appreciate. So here lately I've been reading about OTC hearing aids that may provide what I need at a considerbly less cost.
Costco hearing centers have some for around $1,000 but I've been reading about different kinds available through Amazon, WalMart, Sam's Club, etc.
Anyone take the plunge and use lower-costing hearing aids? If so, please share your thoughts.
Thanks in advance.
I had checked with a hearing clinic and had a bit of sticker shock at what they recommended ($3,000 to $4500) and just thought they are selling a good bit of technology (and services) that I may not fully appreciate. So here lately I've been reading about OTC hearing aids that may provide what I need at a considerbly less cost.
Costco hearing centers have some for around $1,000 but I've been reading about different kinds available through Amazon, WalMart, Sam's Club, etc.
Anyone take the plunge and use lower-costing hearing aids? If so, please share your thoughts.
Thanks in advance.