@bobbyboomer
Hi,

My current Audi is connected to my ENT practice and she is one of the best I have had. The Audi I had about 15 years ago was with the same ENT practice and she was awful. I have been to independent Audi’s and hearing aid techs who have there own business and also Audi’s associated with Hospitals. Been wearing aids for 40 plus years.
Even the best Audi’s are biased towards certain brands. I suggest you stay away from hearing aid stores as they rebrand older models of aids and are really in the business to hard sell aids.

Now that you have been through the process you will know what to do next time. It’s difficult when you have no one who has experienced hearing loss to go with you the first time. I would gladly go with anyone who is going on this journey because I have been there.
That’s why local clubs and these online forums are so important. Everyone can give you informed information.

Regards from FL Mary