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As a senior citizen I too have moderate hearing loss which for many is typically at the higher audio frequencies. My OTC (Over The Counter) BTE (Behind The Ear) rechargeable MD Hearing Aids (MDHearingAid.com) have worked good for me since I bought them a year ago. The company has excellent after sales technical support.
However, just like with my eye glasses, I only wear my hearing aids when I know I really need them. Of course it's better to practice using the hearing aids often to train your brain to the new hearing frequencies you can hear.
Are you able to do well at social events? Movies? Theaters? Perhaps the most serious indicator of the need for hearing help is not being able to understand speech in noise. That often leads people to stop going places and doing things they have always enjoyed.
It sounds as if you have been tested and see little change. That is a good thing, and you are fortunate if that is the case. On the other hand, if a hearing aid was recommended, you might want to reconsider getting one,
There is research information that clearly establishes the fact that the sooner hearing loss is treated, but better a person will do with hearing technology. The brain takes time to adjust to a different way of listening.
How do the people in your family or friendship circle think about your hearing?