[ryoungs]

I have been wearing hearing aids for several years now and have spent a small fortune on them. I could buy several televisions for the price of a single pair. What I have now work pretty well because I never have to take them out except to exchange them every three months. My wife likes them because she and I can converse even during those times I would normally not have my aids in. They are analog and not digital, but that's fine for me. I do like them, but damn are they expensive because they have to be fitted by a professional and are only available through a subscription. Still, they are the best I have found. They are called Lyrics. Perhaps someone on this forum can suggest a better alternative. I also like having the aids in my ear because they allow me to tell the direction to the sound source (birds in trees for example). As far as telecoils go, I have learned that many churches and theatres have telecoil ear "muffs" you can use for free. Just ask.