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What You Need to Hear about Hearing Health Insert Name and Contact Information for Practice

Facts Worth Hearing It is estimated that more than 36 million Americans have a hearing loss (1 out of 10) 50 percent of people with hearing loss are younger than 65 One in fourteen Generation Xers already have hearing loss At least 1.4 million children have hearing problems Source: Better Hearing Institute Insert Your Practice Logo Here

Common Misperceptions about Hearing Loss My type of hearing loss is untreatable Wearing hearing aids is a sign of old age With today’s hearing aids, I’ll be able to hear perfectly Insert Your Practice Logo Here

How Do I Know if I Need my Hearing Evaluated? I often feel like people are mumbling I have difficulty talking on the phone or listening to the TV or radio Others complain that I have a hearing problem I have trouble understanding conversation if there is background noise Insert Your Practice Logo Here

How Do I Know if I Need my Hearing Evaluated I frequently ask others to repeat what they have said to me I have ringing in my ears I have a history of ear infections I experience dizziness I have a family history of hearing loss I have a history of exposure to loud noise Insert Your Practice Logo Here

Prevention is Still the Best Cure: H.E.A.R. Hold yourself accountable for hearing health Evaluate your surroundings Avoid the noise Remember protection Insert Your Practice Logo Here

Frequently Asked Questions What is an audiologist? Why should I choose an audiologist as my hearing healthcare provider? How do I choose an audiologist? What if I don’t think I can afford hearing aids Insert Your Practice Logo Here

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