Interesting Facts.
Did you know?
• 65% of those with hearing loss are under 65 years of age
• 1 in 6 baby boomers have hearing loss
• 1 in 14 of generation “X” have hearing loss
- The Thirty-Forty-Fifty “Health Matters” CNN segment
Did you know?
➢ 31.5 million Americans suffer from hearing loss.
➢ Nine in 10 users of hearing aids say their hearing aids improve their quality of life, according to a U.S. study among 1500 people with hearing aids.
➢ 93% of all hearing aid users experience improvements in their quality of life because of their hearing aids.
➢ Hearing aid users’ feelings and confidence in themselves and relationships at work have improved due to their hearing instruments.
- Sergi Kochkin: MarkeTrak VII:
Do I need a hearing test?
A hearing check is as simple as ‘raising your hand, when you hear a beep’. There are a lot more reasons why you should have your hearing tested. We’ve listed a simple few. If you have never had your hearing checked, you should. Also, if you answer ‘yes’ to any of the items, you should have your hearing tested.
• You’ve never had a hearing test
• You just celebrated your 50th birthday!
• Your ears ‘ring’
• You get ‘dizzy’
• You are concerned about your hearing
• Others are concerned about your hearing
• Hearing loss ‘runs in the family’
• You spend time around noise
• You have a loud hobby
Remember, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Have your hearing checked BEFORE it is a problem to you or your family & friends! Better hearing means a better life.
How should I care for and maintain my hearing aids?
More than 75 percent of all hearing aid repairs are due to moisture and earwax accumulating in the hearing aid. The vast majority of these repairs are 100 percent preventable. It is extremely important to clean the entire hearing aid every time it is removed from your ear by wiping and brushing it. To better protect your investment, use a DRY-AID kit every night! Electronic dry-aid kits are the best. They include a germicidal light that kills most bacteria and other germs, desiccants to absorb moisture, and fans to circulate air around the internal components of the hearing aid. Get in the habit of cleaning the hearing aid after each use and keeping the hearing aid in the dry-aid kit at night. The hearing aid is electronic and moisture is the enemy! Preventive maintenance is the key to trouble free, long life from a hearing aid. A well maintained hearing aid can easily last 5 to 7 years, maybe longer.