More than 34 million Americans have hearing loss. That’s one out of every nine of us.
That’s important for you to know if you are experiencing hearing loss.
Basically, you need to know that you are not alone.
Hearing loss occurs naturally as people get older, but it’s not just seniors who are affected. Changes to one’s hearing can begin to occur for many when they reach their 30s and 40s, and while approximately 30 percent of people over the age of 65 have some degree of hearing loss, more than 65 percent of those who experience hearing loss do so before retirement age.
About 15 percent of Baby Boomers (ages 41-59) and 7 percent of Generation Xers (ages 29-4) already have significant issues with their hearing.
Because hearing loss occurs so gradually, its effects are sometimes not immediately obvious, especially when it comes to recognizing a change in one’s own hearing. Often it’s a friend, family member or co-worker that points it out, and even then it can be hard to believe that it’s happening to you.
Taking care of your hearing is your responsibility. It’s up to you to be alert to the signs and have your hearing checked if you suspect that your hearing may be changing.
Do something about it! May is Better Hearing Month, with a goal on raising awareness on the causes of and treatments for hearing loss. In conjunction with this national public awareness effort, Hearing Healthcare of Virginia is offering complimentary hearing screenings at its six locations in the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia – Charlottesville, Covington, Culpeper, Fishersville, Harrisonburg, and Lexington.
Hearing Healthcare is also offering a series of Lunch and Learn events in the month of May. Expert audiologists will be on hand to answer questions and provide a complimentary hearing screening at the events.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (888) 512-1164 or visitwww.hearvirginia.com.
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