Hearing In the News
Read up on the latest from the International Hearing Society.
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“Stay Connected With Life” on World Hearing Day
March 1, 2023
The International Hearing Society (IHS) in conjunction with World Health Organization (WHO) recognize March 3 as World Hearing Day to raise awareness of hearing healthcare. If you are struggling to hear the television or keep up with conversations in group settings, you may be one of 1.5 billion people globally with hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). However, help is readily available for many people worldwide, including the approximately 37.5 million U.S. individuals* who experience some degree of hearing loss. IHS is launching a new consumer awareness campaign themed, “Stay Connected With Life,” on World Hearing Day to help connect the public to licensed hearing healthcare professionals who can provide hearing solutions.
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Have Tinnitus? Hearing Aids May Help
February 7, 2023
If you experience the sounds of ringing in your ear – called tinnitus – you are not alone. In fact, one in ten individuals worldwide are affected by this condition, which can range from mild annoyance to debilitating in nature. During Tinnitus Awareness Week, recognized globally and this year occurring February 6-12, International Hearing Society (IHS) reminds the public that hearing aids may offer a solution. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Tinnitus is not a disease. It is a symptom that something is wrong in the auditory system, which includes the ear, the auditory nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain, and the parts of the brain that process sound. Something as simple as a piece of earwax blocking the ear canal can cause tinnitus.
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Hearing Aid Specialists Make Top-Ranked U.S. Jobs’ List
January 30, 2023
The U.S. News & World Report (January 10 edition) ranked Hearing Aid Specialist as a best job for 2023, based on their findings from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and in-house reporting. Hearing Aid Specialist is listed as #15 in the magazine’s list of Best Health Care Support Jobs. The January report predicted an overall increase of 8.3 million jobs over the next ten years, noting that healthcare professions such as Hearing Aid Specialist will see a portion of that employment growth due to the rising demand for elder care in the growing 65-and-older population.
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