I'd add, that the fact that there's no visible indication that I'm listening to music with my hearing aids is a social negative in my relationship with my wife

I'd add, that the fact that there's no visible indication that I'm listening to music with my hearing aids is a social negative in my relationship with my wife (although I can see it being very helpful in the future when I'm back in the office and have to be visibly present at boring meetings—I'll be able to just turn off the external sounds and settle in for an hour of podcasts or audio books or music).