Hearing and You

Stop and think a moment about the sounds that enrich our lives. The whispered hush of a toddler. The singing of birds. The voices of friends and loved ones. The rustling of wind in the trees. The music of a symphony orchestra. Our ability to hear these sounds is a vital part of enjoying life.

Hearing loss can inhibit out ability to experience these sounds around us. This affects not only our lives, but also the lives of those around us.

The lack of good hearing prevents you from communicating effectively, and thus diminishes your participation with those around you. As we become older, our hearing, like our vision, begins to fade.

Over 30 million Americans have some degree of hearing impairment, which prevents them from effectively communicating with others.