He wants to reactivate the cell phone he had about 3 years ago which he gave up because he could not hear a thing on it due to his severe deafness - & he does having hearing aids. His argument is "what if I need to get hold of you when I go to coffee with my buddies?" I told him they would call me. But, when he gets a bee in his bonnet he will beat the subject to death!
If you husband is out & about sure, get him a phone. Or you can always get one from Walmart where you pay for data as you go.
Absolutely have his ears checked for wax buildup. PCP's clean ears as well.