Thank you, Julie. I've been looking online at the Panasonic 4 handset cordless phone with amplified volume, 3 band equalizer, and other talking features that look interesting. It is telecoil compatible. Does this sound like something good for an older woman living alone with hearing loss? I also ck'd the links you sent re loops and telecoils, so I'll chat with the folks at Mayo at that appt re hearing aids.
Thanks for the hearing aid links. I've read the ones from Mayo with 3 or 4 different aids. I'll ck this out. Other recommendations?

Thanks again for your help. I'm tired and heading to bed. It's 9 here, getting late for me since I've had a recovery few days from a little procedure monday. be well, be blessed. elizabeth