My recently deceased (21/11/11) father got a KILLER set of hearing aids a year and a half ago for under $5K.
We’ve sent them to his mother, since hers are utter CRAP...
Sorry to hear of your recent loss. I know how tough that can be.
“Yes Dear” will eventually make me get them. I’ll shop around again when she gives me the ultimatum. After 40 years, I just do what I’m told. LOL