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Hearing Loss: How to get Help


YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ONE IN TEN AMERICANS HAS A HEARING LOSS

Thousands of us, people of all ages, wear hearing aids. They help us to hear and keep us tuned in to life. We vividly remember how difficult it was to make up our minds to get help when we suspected we were losing our hearing. Some of us waited too long and became dependent on our spouses or strained our relationships by constantly asking for sentences to be repeated or by arguing over how loud we turned up the TV.

It's easy to be confused about hearing loss - whether or not you need help. Sometimes, you hear fine. Other times, not so well.

Help is available.

We are glad that you clicked on this web page. If our experiences help you to get the help you need, then we will have succeeded.


Getting your hearing tested.
Getting a hearing aid.
Selecting a hearing aid dispenser.
Purchasing the right hearing aid for you.
What to expect from a hearing aid.
Learing to use a hearing aid.
Aural Rehabilitation.

For more information, contact:

Hearing Loss Association of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue
Suite 1200
Bethesda, MD 20814

(301) 657-2248 Voice
(301) 657-2249 TTY.

Email: info@hearingloss.org




   
 
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