@julieo4, @91retiree I have Starkey hearing aids.. they fit over the ear, but because they are rechargeable I have a recharge box that I carry... It is about 2" high, and 3" x 4" (it has internal batteries to charge the hearing aid even when not plugged in). It is not easily misplaced.. There are magnetic docking stations for each hearing aid. You can get one of those finder chips to stick on to it ...but it is plugged into the charging station most of the time..
I am perfectly happy not hearing a lot of what goes on around me... a few times someone will be angered if I do not respond... but with that I have often said that a comment really wasn't warranted... as what they said was unimportant and not pertaining to the issue.. Now that I have good hearing aids and use them more, I realize that half of what folks say in conversation really doesn't make a difference... but it's nice so one can seem interested and courteous.