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I'm not suggesting that hearing aides don't work. I'm sure that they do. But I urge you to make sure that whatever decision you make actually meets your father's specific needs. Rather than focusing on the loss itself, I suggest trying to match the device to his symptoms. The bluetooth interface that many have for links to things like a phone is valuable, I believe. I know a couple of guys who really like that. But consider testing the device that they are offering in the specific circumstances that either you or your father has noticed the greatest need before you buy. Just my $.02 worth.

Pawpaw wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:10 pm Hearing aids are not a one-size-fits-all solution. They do not work at all like eyeglasses. You would think that it's only necessary to amplify the frequencies where he has loss, but that's only a starting point.

Getting a good result begins with a complete hearing test with an audiologist or, at least, a hearing aid fitter like you find at Costco. They have to be programmed for your father's exact hearing loss. After that, it may take several more trips for minor adjustments before he gets a satisfactory result.

My recommendation is that you take him to Costco. They'll do the testing, program the aids (called "fitting"), and then do a Real Ear Measurement test to verify they're working correctly. They'll also take care of any future adjustments and repairs at no cost for 2 or 3 years.

Costco is the most cost effective solution unless he's a veteran. The VA provides hearing aids for free, if he qualifies. That's where I get mine.