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HHF 2021 Reader Survey
Hearing Health Foundation 2021 Reader Survey
Hearing Health Foundation would like to hear from our community to better serve your needs. Please fill out this survey (also accessible at hhf.org/survey) and mail it back using the envelope. Thank you for taking the time.
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1. What is your level of hearing loss?
Mild Moderate Moderately severe Severe Profound I don’t know I don’t have a hearing loss
2. If applicable and known, please indicate the cause of your hearing loss. Check all that apply.
Age-related hearing loss Noise-induced hearing loss Genetic or hereditary factors (e.g., Connexin 26, Usher syndrome) Medication Otosclerosis Head trauma or tumor (e.g., acoustic neuroma) Viral or bacterial infections (e.g., ear infections) I don’t know Other: _________________
3. Do you use hearing assistive technology (e.g., an FM system, hearing loop, PockeTalker, captioned telephone)?
Yes
No
4. Do you wear hearing aids?
Yes No
5. Do you plan to purchase new hearing aids?
In the next 3 months In the next 6 months In the next year I don’t plan on purchasing new hearing aids
6. What is your primary source for information about hearing aids?
Hearing healthcare professional Hearing Health magazine Online research Other: _________________
10. Please indicate your age.
Under 18 years old 18 to 34 35 to 54 55 to 74 75 or older
11. What is your employment status?
Employed or homemaker Out of work or looking for work Student Unable to work Retired
7. Do you wear a cochlear implant (CI)?
Yes
No
8. Where do you read
Hearing Health magazine?
Print Online Both
9. How did you hear about the magazine? Check all that apply.
I subscribe Doctor’s office Family member Friend Social media Other: _________________
12. What is your pretax household income?
Under $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 or more Prefer not to answer
13. Are you a veteran or active military service member?
Yes
No
We’d also like to hear responses from your family and friends. The survey can be completed online at hhf.org/survey. If you have any questions, please contact us at 212.257.6140 or info@hhf.org.
6 Ways to Make an Impact Today and Tomorrow
You can make a meaningful difference in hearing loss research. Whichever method below you choose, every gift to Hearing Health Foundation (HHF) counts.
Check or credit card gifts online or by mail are easy and immediate. For more of an impact, schedule a monthly gift that helps sustain research without interruption.
Donating appreciated stock can reduce your tax bill. You receive a charitable tax deduction for the full value of the stock, and avoid paying taxes on the stock as it appreciates.
A charitable bequest in your will can be a more substantial gift if you are unable to donate today. If you do not have a will, create one for free at freewill.com/hhf. The De Francescos named HHF in their estate plans.
If you are in possession of life insurance policies that you no longer need, you can designate HHF as the beneficiary.
IRA distributions that begin when you turn 70 1/2 can be taxed as income, but if you choose to donate them to HHF, you avoid the penalty.
Retirement plan benefits left to heirs are more highly taxed than other assets. Make a meaningful gift to HHF instead, leaving lower-taxed assets to loved ones.
This publication is distributed for free through the generous support of our community. To learn more, visit hhf.org/how-to-help, email development@hhf.org, or call 212.257.6140.
