WEBVTT – EPIC Importance of Treating Hearing Loss Video



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Hearing loss is on the rise in the United States.


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Right now, more than  48 million people have some degree of hearing loss. 

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It can affect anyone and be caused by age, genetics, 

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chronic diseases or even long-term exposure to  

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loud noises from concerts, work equipment and sporting events.

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However, 50 percent of people with noise-related 

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hearing loss haven’t had a noisy job  

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or experienced a noisy event, 

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and may not realize how much their hearing has been affected.

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Here’s why treating hearing loss is so important.

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Untreated hearing loss can lead to social and emotional 

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health issues such as isolation, loneliness and depression.  

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It can also be linked to dementia or Alzheimer’s 

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and other chronic conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease or diabetes.

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The good news? 

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Hearing loss is treatable.


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Using hearing aids may help to improve a person’s health, 

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communication with family and friends, and quality of life.


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In fact, 72 percent of people  tested for hearing loss  

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benefited from using a hearing aid, 

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which positively affected their daily activities and overall well-being.

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Thanks to advancements in technology, 

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today’s hearing aids provide a crisp and clear listening 

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experience without being large or bulky.


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EPIC Hearing Healthcare can help you find the right hearing aids for your needs.


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We offer the technology, choice and convenience 

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you need to help make it easier to treat hearing loss. 


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Choose from over 2,000 hearing aids from top brands 

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in a variety of styles, all with the latest technology.

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Hearing aids can be  ordered through 

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an in-person provider or delivered directly to your door, with savings 

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of 50 to 80 percent when compared to other hearing providers.


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Plus, get follow-up care one of two ways: in person

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at more than 5,500 hearing providers nationwide or virtually from the comfort of home. 

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Let EPIC Hearing Healthcare help you hear what you’ve  been missing.


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