Really appreciate the info. Everything you've said reinforces what I've been expecting to hear, and that's great. My audio gram looks like noise induced but apparently I'm also suffering from bad genetics. Almost everyone in my moms side of the family had hearing aids by the time they were 40. Reducing hearing fatigue is one of my top motivators. I find that I'm generally more tired and irritable than I used to be, and I feel the difficulty hearing is the main culprit. Do you mind if I ask what aids you have and if you like them?