Social Distancing with Hearing Aids!

So now we are all in lock-down. I am taking maximum advantage of our exercise allowances, and find people are more ready to greet you on passing or even to stop and talk. But now it becomes apparent that hearing aids are only tuned for 1 metre, not the 2 required by social distancing. I have tried turning up the volume, which usually helps, but this morning there were two thrushes having a singing match in Merrow Common Woods and completely drowned us out. In common with many hearing aid users I find that mechanical noises are picked up far more loudly than softer sounds such as speech. The sound of tree leaves in any kind of wind can be quite deafening. Turning down the volume makes it more comfortable but then you miss more of the conversation.