Buying a Hearing Aid? You’ve Got a Lot to Learn

BOB BUCKWALTER, a retired pastor in Williamstown, Mass., bought his first pair of hearing aids in January.
Like most people suffering from gradual hearing loss, he had resisted the idea for years. But, after talking with people who have benefited from aids and doing research to find a nearby audiologist, Mr. Buckwalter was ready to take the plunge.

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