People with untreated hearing loss lose as much as $30,000 in income annually, depending on their degree of hearing loss. The cost to society is estimated at $26 billion each year in unrealized federal taxes. To those with unaided hearing loss, the yearly cost is estimated at $176 billion. However, in a recent study, the use of hearing aids was shown to reduce the risk of income loss by 90 to 100 percent for those with milder hearing loss, and from 65 to 77 percent for those with severe to moderate hearing loss. What’s more, hearing aid use was shown to reduce unemployment among hearing aid users.

Did you know that 34 million people in the US suffer from hearing loss? And those who seek hearing amplification after learning that they have a loss waited on average seven years before getting help. If you or someone you know suffers from hearing loss, then please give us a call for a free hearing consultation.

Make your voice heard. Go to www.hearingaidtaxcredit.org to support legislation that provides up to a $1000 tax credit for two hearing aids

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