Lake Forest, IL - February 17, 2010 – Valentine's Day might be over, but that doesn't mean it's too late to give gifts to loved ones. Hearing aids manufacturer and seller, Hearing Central LLC, reminds consumers that giving the gift of hearing aids can equal giving the gift of better relationships, and hearing aids are gifts to consider year-round.
“Those who need hearing aids most often can't or won't buy them themselves,"
One of the reasons people who need hearing aids sometimes don't buy them is the cost. While online direct-to-consumer digital hearing aids from companies such as Hearing Central LLC can alleviate that burden, many of those suffering from hearing loss -- the elderly -- don't know about such options because of their more limited access to the Internet. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), "there is a strong relationship between age and reported hearing loss" with 30% of American adults between the ages of 65 and 74 suffering from hearing loss. The numbers rise even more for those aged 75 or older, with 47% of that group suffering some form of hearing impairment.
Many people in those age groups still do not use the Internet. According to a December 2009 AARP Bulletin Today Poll, "nearly a third (32%) of the 1,013 people age 50-plus surveyed say they don't use a computer at all." Those aged 65 or older -- the group with the highest instances of hearing loss -- report using the Internet even less often than the overall group surveyed, with more than half of respondents saying they don't use computers.
"The statistics show that it's often left to family and other loved ones to help seniors find access to affordable hearing aids," said Wyatt. "Whether that means purchasing digital hearings aids like those we offer online as gifts or educating those with hearing loss about options on the Web, they have to be proactive if hearing aids are going to get to the people who need them most, and in an affordable way."
Hearing Central LLC makes digital hearing aids more affordable by cutting out the middleman between the manufacturer and consumer. That eliminates hefty mark-ups, allowing Hearing Central LLC to offer their digi-Ear in the ear hearing aids and Melody open fit hearing aids for thousands less than comparable models sold through hearing professionals. All of the company's digital hearing aids meet FDA standards and come with a 12 month manufacturer's warranty.
About Hearing Central LLC
Hearing Central LLC is an Illinois-based manufacturer and Internet retailer of hearing aids. The company is committed to bringing consumers top quality, American-made hearing aids at wholesale prices. They pride themselves on offering affordable hearing aids at up to a 75% discount when compared to similar models sold in hearing professional offices. All models are manufactured and sold according to FDA standards. Hearing Central is a sister company of Medical Central Online and Patient Net, which have provided medical solutions and consulting services to hospitals, nursing homes, and home care agencies since 1996.
For more information about Hearing Central LLC, to arrange an interview, or to learn more about cost-efficient hearing aid options, please visit www.HearingAidsCentral.com, or contact Phil Wyatt at 847-295-6946.
Contact
Phil Wyatt, CEO
Hearing Central LLC
Phone: 847-295-6946
Email: phil@hearingcentral.com
Web: www.HearingAidsCentral.com
