I've been wearing hearing aids for about 3 yrs. The problem began when TV was not loud enough and I had difficulty hearing my granddaughters. I would ask them to speak up or turn up the TV too loud.
After buying those cheap aids on line ($35) which only magnify sound with no filters, I decided to use a professional audiologist. Hearing Doctors were my lucky star! They have the best doctors, top notch equipment and technology. They accommodated my financial concerns with a payment plan to suit my budget.
Now I have a setting for normal, TV and one for background noise like restaurants or crowds that I can change just by pressing a button. I would certainly recommend hearing aids if you have trouble hearing and particularly Hearing Doctors for the best service. They have many locations in the MD.VA. area. Check them out!