I am 64 years old. Had the whooping cough when I was a baby and it did some damage to my ears. Have always had some trouble hearing but as I get older it gets worse. It is getting to the point where I am going to have to do something. How many others have this problem and what did you do about it? There are all kinds of aids out there and cochilar implants(doubt I spelled that right). I have been to an ear specialist and he recommends hearing aids. Thanks Guys!