It might start when you realize you can’t hear the doorbell, or certain ringtones. Conversation sounds garbled.

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The cost of hearing aids depends on factors like brand and included features. Pricing can fall anywhere from $900 to over $6,000 for a set of hearing aids. Share on Pinterest Getty Images ...

Getting a hearing test, and confirmation that I needed a hearing aid, was just the beginning. Finding an expert. The doctor handed me a list of places I could go to get fitted.

A few hints: You should bring your hearing aid and a list of current medications, but leave the pet photos at home. "Office visits are tightly scheduled and it's so easy to derail them," Hutzel said.

Hearing aids have evolved beyond the beige, bulky hearing aids of the past. (Image via Getty Images) Finally, if hearing aids are recommended, don’t hesitate to give them a try. “The longer we wait to ...