In celebration of 21 years of reaching out to people of all ages with hearing loss, Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, the nation's largest consumer organization for people who are hard of hearing, is setting out to encourage people nationwide to have their hearing screened. You can also contact the SHHH Chapter in your area for a listing of hearing health professionals in your area for your FREE screening. SHHH is determined to eradicate the stigma of admitting a hearing problem. People with hearing loss wait an average of seven years before seeking help and 75 percent of people who could benefit from hearing aids are not using them. By age 65, one out of three people has a hearing loss and 30 out of every 1,000 school-age children have a hearing loss.
People can obtain a hearing screening at one of the designated sites.
SHHH volunteers will hand out printed information about hearing loss, and how and where to get help in your community. All Rights Reserved.