U.S. population 270+ million
2 million Deaf
26 million Hard of Hearing
1 of every 10 people has a hearing loss
Over age 65, 1 in every 3 persons has some degree of hearing loss
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1. You Are Not Alone
Understanding Hearing Loss
U.S. population 270+ million
2 million Deaf
26 million Hard of Hearing
1 of every 10 people has a hearing loss
Over age 65, 1 in every 3 persons has some
degree of hearing loss
80% of hard of hearing people are in denial
2. Serious Impact (when it fails)
How We Hear
Lose some sounds (usually consonants)
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Can’t Hear through Noise
Loss of Localization
Don’t Know Where Sound is Coming From
Can’t Suppress Unwanted Sounds
Can Affect Your Life
Can Affect Those Around You