Hi - I am hoping for some advice about Hearing Aids (for my 84 yo Dad). He's used Hearing Aids for a number of years - NHS, Specsavers and now he's gone to another private firm. This firm has proposed Oticon Receiver in Ear Hearing Aids which will cost £4,700. Having checked Specsavers, their most expensive are just under £3k. I am really not sure that the proposed option would be sensible - certainly not from a financial perspective (he's not made of money).
Is there anywhere sensible (eg Which?) that compares the quality of hearing aids?
FWIW he's ok at the moment, living independently, but there are signs of cognitive decline. He struggles with Apps and a complicated offering or one that is fiddly, would definitely not be suitable. The selling point of the £4,700 one is that it would enable him to hear more in noisy environments (the cheaper ones according to marketing are more about 1:1 settings). There's also a care package attached - batteries and servicing and ear wax removal etc.
If this genuinely will improve his quality of life, I am not going to stand in his way, but he's asked for my opinion, and I am worried he's being upsold something that isn't necessary. It also means he will have to cash in his savings.
Thanks in advance.