You may want to see your ENT for checking your ears for wax. I go to mine every six months. Sometimes removing wax yourself causes more problems. I wear Widex aids, have been happy with them, but they’re in their 7th year and should be replaced. They have never stopped working in all those years so I can’t complain, but at $6,000 aids are a huge investment, especially when you’re retired. I also use a Dry n Store which helps to keep the aids dry and easier to clean. Have heard lots of good things about Oticon. The HLAA has a convention in June in Rochester. All the major vendors will be there. Worth going if you’re able to get there.