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Faithwalker -Personal amplifiers
"A personal sound amplifier is a device to help you hear when having a conversation with one other person. The device consists of a microphone attached to headphones. The microphone is held by whomever is speaking, and the headphones are worn by the listener.
The listener can adjust the volume of the amplifier to a comfortable level using a simple volume wheel. Personal amplifiers are suitable for those with moderate to severe hearing loss and can be used with or without a hearing aid."
These are very effective. I am thinking he needs to hear the TV and you or a small group of others. There is almost no background noise, they are very affordable, the person can do his own settings to his liking - many HA manufacturers have come out with similar devices for severely hearing impaired, but just getting an independent system is inexpensive and easy.
! Williams Sound PockeTalker Ultra DUO w/ Headphones & Earbud - PKTD1-EH
$139.00
Williams Sound has a great website. Hope this helps. Gina
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Opps - sent this to the wrong person. It was meant for the person needing a different kind of help. So to Faithwalker, the key is to choose the manufacturer of the product you want and then call them for a referral. If I were to call the manufacturer of the top aids, I would be pretty sure of a screened referral source that would be very good. If the aids are cheap, then the manufacturers' clientele may not necessarily follow all the guidelines. In your situation, with probably a mixed loss, it would be a little more complicated so I would be inclined to ask the mfgr about the training and expertise when they refer and most are good about getting you to the right place. I could do this for you, but send me a private message so I would know it is ok and I could give you a couple of resources. G.