Hear Better, Live Better (NAPSA)—According to the Center for Hearing and Communi- cation, over 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, more than those living with Parkinson’s, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and diabetes combined. What’s more, 80 percent of those over 65—some 23 million—don’t seek treatment. The Problem Untreated hearing loss can lead to isolation and depression, and recent research has found that those with even mild hearing loss are more likely to develop dementia. Now hear this: You can get a free hearing test over the phone. An Answer To help people with hearing loss stay connected with their loved ones and not miss out on key moments in life, Duracell is partnering with The National Hearing Test to offer 50,000 free hearing tests by phone during May, National Better Hearing Month, at 1-844-9-Duracell (844-938-7223). An Inspiration The company also created “Stay Connected,” a film featuring the voice of award-winning actor and director John Slattery (“Spotlight,” “Mad Men”), that tells the story of a father whoslowly starts to slip into isolation due to his hearing impairmentuntil he visits an audiologist and is fitted for a hearingaid. The Free Test The quick and convenient overthe-phone hearing test, developed with funding from the National Institutes of Health, is scientifically validated and not for profit, and its results remain private to the user. To take the free hearingtest, call 1-844-9-Duracell (844-938-7223). Learn More Further facts are at www. Duracell.com/StayConnected.
