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HEALTH & WELLNESS Digital Revolution Has Huge Impact On Hearing Aids — Iris Stone As the Baby Boomer generation continues to age, that number promises to increase dramatically. Clinical Dispensing Audiologist M ANY PEOPLE SUFFER from hearing loss… in fact, statistics show that more than 31 million people in the United States report difficulty hearing. • Three in 10 people over the age of 60 have hearing loss • One in six baby boomers (ages 41-59) have hearing loss • One in 14 generation Xers (ages 29-40) have hearing loss The digital hearing aid revolution has made a huge impact on the way hearing aids look, feel and work. They can be so small that they are virtually invisible, so natural sounding that they can mimic the way you used to hear before you experienced hearing loss. There is technology that automatically adjusts to your listening environment, whether you are in a noisy restaurant, in a crowd, on the phone, or watching television. There are hearing aids that are rechargeable, and hearing aids that can be worn 24/7! It is important to find an audiologist or hearing professional who will work with you to determine the best solution that fits within your budget, cosmetic and acoustic needs, and who will nurture a long-term caring partnership which is vital to your continued satisfaction. Digital Revolution Has Huge Impact on Hearing Aids A caring audiologist touches lives, offering personalized treatment plans to guarantee that every patient gets the most effective solution for his or her specific needs. 2 Convenient Locations Calabasas Many people suffer from hearing loss... in fact, statistics show that more than 31 million people in the United States report difficulty hearing. As the Baby Boomer generation continues to age that number promises to increase dramatically. IRIS STONE Audiologist 4764 Park Granada, Suite 109 Calabasas, CA 91302 Ojai 1211 Maricopa Highway Ojai, CA 93023 www.HearClearHearingAids.com (818) 222-HEAR (4327) www.calabasaschamber.com 51