FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — If you are experiencing hearing loss, you are not alone. Currently, 1.5 billion people are affected by hearing loss and nearly half a billion people are disabled by it. The International Hearing Society (IHS), the professional home of thousands of Hearing Aid Specialists and proud partner of World Health Organization’s World Hearing Day initiative, is raising awareness of the importance of addressing hearing loss.
IHS Executive Director Alissa Parady said, “Hearing Aid Specialists offer an excellent gateway to discover one’s hearing baseline and address hearing loss concerns. IHS members proudly represent this often unknown profession. Individuals seeking to have their hearing checked may find a local licensed hearing healthcare provider in our online directory.”