I would think a Pocketalker Pro by Williams Sound is a personal sound amplifier that helps one hear in a noisy environment like a restaurant. It amplifies sound closest to the listener. You need headphones. It can be purchased at Amazon. I wear hearing aids in both ears and also take my Pocketalker when going on vacation. Join the Hearing Loss Association of America and visit a local chapter in your area. That is the best place to begin your journey with hearing loss. I am now 87 years old and have been a member since 1993. The year I retired I finally joined. They have a yearly convention and both you and your husband if possible should attend.
Hermine Willey
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