Summary:
In honor of Better Hearing Month, Beltone is promoting the importance of hearing health through free screenings, expert guidance, and a nationwide hearing aid giveaway to help those with hearing loss reconnect with the world.
Key Takeaways:
- Beltone is offering free hearing screenings throughout May and encouraging the public to prioritize annual hearing checks.
- A giveaway will award 31 individuals in need with free hearing aids, one each day of May, through the Beltone Hearing Care Foundation.
- To qualify for the giveaway, nominees must complete a free screening and demonstrate a minimum hearing loss of 25dB.
In celebration of Better Hearing Month, Beltone is spotlighting the vital importance of annual hearing screenings. During a media tour held recently that will be featured on various news programs nationwide throughout May, Beltone’s Director of Patient Experience and Audiologist, MJ DeSousa, discussed safe listening practices, strategies for protecting hearing, and the latest advancements in hearing technology that help combat the stigma surrounding hearing aid use. DeSousa also emphasized the importance of hearing screenings and encouraged audiences to take advantage of the opportunity to schedule a free hearing screening at their local Beltone throughout the month of May.
Additionally, Beltone has launched its second annual Better Hearing Month hearing aid giveaway. Through May 31, 2025, Beltone is accepting nominations for individuals in need of better hearing for a chance to receive a free set of Beltone hearing aids. To be considered for the giveaway, individuals must complete a free hearing screening at a participating Beltone location and have a minimum hearing loss of 25dB.
A total of 31 sets of Beltone hearing aids will be given away, one for each day of May, to qualifying individuals through the Beltone Hearing Care Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Nominations can be submitted at about.beltone.com/better-hearing-month/.
“At Beltone, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with hearing loss,” says David Molella, president of Beltone North America. “Our Better Hearing Month initiatives not only highlight the importance of hearing screenings to identify hearing loss early but also empower individuals to seek assistance and reconnect with the world through better hearing.”
This Better Hearing Month, Beltone encourages everyone to join them in raising awareness about hearing health and the importance of hearing screenings. For more information, visit www.beltone.com.
About Beltone
Recognized by Newsweek & USA TODAY as one of America’s Best Hearing Retailers and named as one of Forbes Best Employers, Beltone has been in the hearing care industry for 85 years, with the goal of providing reliable, affordable, and advanced hearing aids. With approximately 1,200 locations nationwide, the company’s local offices provide personalized service, and Beltone hearing care professionals receive extensive training to provide the best care. As part of the GN Group, Beltone focuses on the needs of patients through innovative hearing technologies and the “Independent Together” promise to its network.
