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(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 28, 2009 ) Lake Forest, IL - August 24, 2009 – While hearing aids can treat many cases of hearing loss effectively, not everyone chooses to use them. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 80% of people who could benefit from hearing aids don't use them. The cost of hearing aids plays a role in their under-use. So does a failure to diagnose hearing problems early (or fears that hearing aids will somehow impede the patient's lifestyle). Hearing Central LLC, a manufacturer and online retailer of digital hearing aids, offers free tips on the early identification of hearing loss and coping with hearing loss to better educate consumers about what hearing aids can do for them.
“Some people with moderate to profound hearing loss just don't want to admit it,” says Phil Wyatt, CEO of Hearing Central LLC. “They're in denial. They might tell themselves that hearing loss is a natural part of aging and something they just have to deal with…and their families. There's no reason many of these people should be isolated when affordable hearing aids exist to help them."
Hearing Central LLC offers the following tips for identifying potential hearing loss early:
1. Get regular hearing tests. This is the most effective way to catch hearing loss in its early stages.
2. Listen to loved ones. Family members may notice that someone is struggling with hearing loss before the patient realizes it themselves.
3. Don't be embarrassed. According to the NIDCD, more than 36 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, and of those, only about 3 million have hearing aids. Trying to hide hearing loss from friends and family wonÂ’t work. Over time, they will notice the hearing loss, even if the patient won't admit it.
4. Don't shy away from hearing aids. Many types of digital hearing aids are now on the market, including some that are concealed within or behind the ear. Patients don't have to worry about the appearance of a huge hearing aid in the outer ear embarrassing them anymore.
"Most importantly, patients should understand that cost efficient hearing aid options do exist," says Wyatt. "Hearing Central LLC is an example. By selling our hearing aids directly to patients online, we cut out the middleman and provide quality hearing aids at very affordable prices. We allow a hard of hearing person to maintain or even improve their quality of life."
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 around 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 www.HearingAidCentral.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 / www.HearingAidCentral.com
Hearing Aids Central
Phil Wyatt
847-295-6946
phil@hearingcentral.com 
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