Conservatively speaking, at least 10% of the population experience hearing loss, and its affecting those of us over 45 years of age. According to the Deaf Action Center, out of the 25 million Americans who need hearing aids, only one in five actually use one.

The other 80% experience the effects of hearing loss and risk long-term negative consequences of auditory deprivation, which is the reduction of nerve function due to inadequate stimulation.

Hearing Pages is a new website that seeks to address this problem by bringing all members of the hearing community - including patients, clinics, and manufacturers as well as professional and consumer support organizations - together on one single website for the first time. The site takes a intuitive community approach and includes tools to benefit visitors from all areas of the hearing loss community.

What can you expect to find at Hearing Pages

Patients can:
• access a database of hearing health articles
• research descriptions and reviews of hearing aids currently available in the market
• find clinics in their area
• connect to clinicians in their area, reps and each other on the forums
• post reviews for their hearing aids and hearing clinics
• participate in community groups and events
• share their stories in personal blogs

Clinicians can connect with potential new patients in their area, and can assist individuals with hearing loss - even before their first clinic visit - by providing helpful answers in discussion forums, writing articles and blogs on popular topics or reviewing hearing aids.

The more a clinician contributes the more prestige this brings to their clinic on the site, generating low cost and highly targeted marketing.

Clinics can further amplify their image by using extensive self-managed web channels with forums, news and updates, promotions, groups, events, videos and more.

Manufacturers can showcase their new and current products, share their latest studies and developments, post news and special offers and host dedicated forums, groups and events.

The brand identity is supported by the self-managed extensive web channels.

Reps can also join conversations visibly or discreetly supporting clinicians and consumers to find their best solution. On the Professional side of Hearing Pages reps can support clinicians with particular needs related to hearing aid fitting and recommendations. The professional side is a separate area dedicated only to hearing professionals.

Not-for-Profit organizations and educational institutions can share information and raise awareness of ongoing initiatives to effectively support consumers, students and professionals.

Business-to-business organizations that provide services to clinics can also join and participate on the Professional side of Hearing Pages.

What is more - having all of these different groups using the same website creates a unique opportunity to discuss, exchange and learn from one another for everybody’s benefit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hearing Pages?

Consider Hearing Pages the playground to connect and engage for everyone interested in hearing care and hearing aids.

Why Hearing Pages?

Hearing aids are amazing high tech solutions and it’s exciting to see what advancements are being achieved. There is a lot of research about hearing health and growing buzz about hearing aid technology, and now everyone can join the conversation!
Hearing Pages is a platform that enables clinicians to showcase themselves while helping consumers reach a better understanding of hearing care and hearing solutions.
Manufacturers and non profit organizations can also be part of this conversation, quietly or visibly, while maintaining the status quo where clinicians are the primary care providers and the ones who interface with the consumer.

Is Hearing Pages for consumers or professionals?

Hearing Pages caters to both consumers and hearing professionals. This includes hearing aid users, hard of hearing people and their friends, clinics and their clinicians, organizations that support end-users and clinics, all the way to the manufacturer and their reps.
Moreover, on the Professional Side, Hearing Pages offers dedicated tools and resources only for hearing professionals. Hearing Pages offers marketing opportunities without being “adsy” or pushy towards consumers.

Do I need an account to access Hearing Pages?

Hearing Pages does not require registration and it is open to anyone. Registration is optional for the users that want to participate more deeply.

I’m looking for hearing aids. Would I find this information on Hearing Pages?

For those curious about or interested in buying hearing aids, Hearing Pages gives you lots of info and the opportunity to really learn without being overwhelmed by too much technical detail. You are simply exploring and you’re in charge. You can also connect with others using hearing aids and with clinicians in your area.

Is Hearing Pages social?

Hearing Pages includes social media components. This way you can connect to others like yourself, and really benefit from their experience and knowledge. While not a social networking site, the Hearing Pages community is built to connect and support everyone involved. Hearing Pages makes it easy so even the most novice user can simply engage with user-friendly tools and interfaces.