Hi: I'm new to blogs, so I'm not sure where to start, so I'll just ask a question. I have been hard of hearing since birth. couldn't aford hearing aid till i was an adult. I have had a variety of aids but lately the biggest issue isn't the volume but the processing of the words. I can hear the volume but just can't process what is being said. this happens even if I'm talking face to face in a quiet room with no other sounds. has anyone else had this issue. my hearing loss had been progressive since birth. thanks papa