Hi guys and gals. I’m contemplating getting a hearing aid. Been thinking about it for several years. And of course those TV advertisements look interesting and seem to be the latest technology. There is one in particular that I would like to consider. The HearingAssist unit. 60 day money back guaranty, 4 modes of operation, two charging units, etc...Along with several others that promise similar things. Sounds good. Maybe too good. So before we get started let me make things clear. I know I should see a doctor first (and I intend to). And I should get a professional hearing test. With that said I took several of those on-line hearing test and I have moderate hearing lose typical for a man at 69 years of age and in general good health. I can hear all sounds (except those in the very low or very high frequency range, again typical for my age) but cannot always distinguish particular words or sounds. And of course in a crowed room or noisy environments or perhaps a family get together with many people talking at once. I find myself asking people to repeat more often than I like. The noisy atmosphere like a sports event or a convention is perhaps the most frustrating situation. Or if I'm like 30 feet away and someone asking me something, I need to get closer and ask to repeat the question, while others nearby understand the question immediately. So my question is, has anybody tried those $400 to $600 dollar money back guarantied aids? And do they work? Are behind the hear or in the ear the better choice? I would like 1st hand experienced stories. Or maybe I should just continue as I am. I still function fine. It’s just an annoyance. Thanks

I have had fairly straight facing feet for 80% of my life. The last 2 years my right foot started facing out little by little. Its only out by about 15-20 degrees but it is worse when I'm jogging. I try to mentally force it to straighten out but it never sticks. 2 main things that has changed in my life over the last 3 years. 1, is that I went from 290 lbs to 180. 2, I tend to sleep on my back more now than I did growing up. Now here's my thought on the outward foot. When I am laying on my back my right leg "falls" you could call it. to the right and will cause my right foot to face outward, whereas my left leg remains upright for the most part. I know its a crazy thought but could the stress of my leg staying in the position night after night for years realign the natural resting spot? Thought I throw my nonsense out there and see what kind of replies I get.