Chapter history
The Treasure Coast Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association began forming in September, 2007 and plans to grow to represent all of the counties in the Treasure Coast, reaching out to the young and old, working, disabled and retired.
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Chapter Motto: "Save Tomorrow's Hearing Today"
For your information:
There are 55 million people in America with hearing loss, and because of increased noise and baby boomers coming into their twilight years, that # is expected to almost double in less than 25 years. It is now estimated that 30% of those over 20 have a hearing loss! It is now estimated that one in five teenagers has some hearing loss. Hearing loss affects more American families than any other chronic health condition; 60% of those with hearing loss are working age.
Did you know that over 1/3 of the cases of hearing impairment are caused by noise? That there is no public policy in trying to counter the marketplace trend toward super-loud music. We need to DO SOMETHING! Come to a meeting and find out what can be done.
And up to another 1/3 of cases are caused by OTC and prescription drugs? Do you know which drugs to watch out for? Information on this and other hearing-related topics are discussed at our meetings.
Did you also know that 5% of Hearing loss cases are helped medically or surgically. Hearing loss is a daily challenge that can be overcome, but it takes awareness and support to get the education and information to the 95% whose hearing still needs help, including those who have or need hearing aids. There is new technology available, and more coming out consistently to make their lives better, but they need to find out about it. Phones, cellphones, smoke alarms and other devices that they CAN hear are issues being brought to the forefront. Find out more - go to an HLAA meeting!