Most people hold the misconception that hearing loss is an unavoidable side effect of aging and only affects the elderly. The research, however, tells a different story. With the ubiquity of headphones and many of our favorite hobbies exposing us to dangerous noise levels, hearing loss is on the rise in every age bracket. Nearly one in five people between the ages of 20 and 65 have hearing loss. Yet, most benefits packages fail to include hearing healthcare.

In addition to the rising rates of hearing loss in younger workers, 74% of those currently employed intend to work past age 65, with the 65–74-year-old age group representing the second largest increase in people in the workforce in the last decade.

When combining these two trends, the demand for hearing healthcare by employees will surely increase. 20 million people in the workforce have hearing loss, 20% of whom are under the age of 50. By 2040, the prevalence of hearing loss is projected to double, toppling 40 million employees.

Employers must reconsider the health needs of their employees today and into the future. Tuned’s doctors of audiology offer comprehensive hearing healthcare for all ages from prevention to intervention and are well versed in improving employees’ professional and personal lives. With Tuned, employers can trust that their employees will have the resources they need to continue to work at the highest level for years to come.

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