Hearing Blog

Welcome to Men’s Health Month (already in progress)—a time when we raise awareness of preventable health issues in men. And what better time for men everywhere to examine their hearing health and get any hearing issues squared away? After all, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, men between 20–69 years of age are […]

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It is Human nature to question.  It is human nature to inquire with others to obtain answers that satisfy our needs.  Why do we seek help?  We need help.  Plain and simple…in little things and big things.  We like to analyze and do lists of pro’s and con’s.  We like to bounce idea’s around with […]

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Happy spring! We begin this blog with a shout-out to those who make the effort to water their plants regularly: Because did you know that dehydration not only stresses plants, but makes them scream? Yes, you heard that right. This is the sound of plants vibrating at ultrasonic frequencies “due to physiological processes” that occur from changes in water […]

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MAY IS BETTER SPEECH & HEARING MONTH.  Jump into it.  If you have never had a hearing test (or it has been years) then be proactive and get that test!!  Hearing loss isn’t one-size-fits all.  If you or a loved one is even questioning if you have a hearing loss then it is time to […]

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Welcome to Better Hearing Month—a time when we raise awareness of hearing issues and the value of getting our hearing checked and treating any hearing loss we may have. After all, better hearing plays a huge role in bringing joy and betterment to our daily lives. The benefits are countless—some of them, obvious; some of them, […]

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Sound.  We take sound for granted.  It is ever present…refreshing, sobering, relaxing and exhilarating all at once.  Sound is what connects us with our world…with our people.  Sometimes it is nice to just sit and listen to the sounds of nature or to the “quiet” of the room.  What happens if you can’t hear those […]

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Finally.. Better Hearing!  You finally did it!  You made that appointment and got your hearing tested.  You knew already knew you were having some hearing difficulties.   You spent a couple of hours with your hearing health care provider going over which products would provide the best correction for your hearing loss and your  lifestyle.   Finally, […]

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It is right around the corner… May is coming in quick!!  What is the big deal about May?  WELL….    “ MAY IS BETTER HEARING MONTH”    It is almost spring… the winter hub-bub is winding down and it time to take a breath and think about one of your most important senses.  Your Hearing.   How well […]

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It is now widely known that hearing loss can affect overall health. In other words, if we choose not to treat our hearing loss, we may be putting ourselves at risk for health issues that span from problematic to pretty serious. For example, we know that communication hardships associated with hearing loss can result in […]

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We have all heard of feel good endorphins and good serotonin levels.  But did you know they are both important ingredients when we start tallying up better hearing needs.  They play an important role in our emotional well-being and how we experience the world around us…including how hear.   When we laugh and socialize and even […]

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Growing up with a severe-to-profound hearing loss, hearing has always been a complex and deeply personal part of my identity. I was born without the ability to hear and received my first hearing aids around the age of two. For as long as I can remember, they’ve been part of my world, yet the misconceptions […]

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Men are almost twice as likely as women to have hearing loss among adults ages 20-69.  (JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. December 2016 online).   Exposure to occupational noise, factories, heavy equipment, construction tool, and also use of firearms contributed to these statistics.  Gender also plays a role.           As we age, men and women both […]

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It’s that time of year… springtime.  Beautiful, breezy “wanna be outside” weather.  Along with all this beauty comes blooming flowers and LOTS of POLLEN!!  It is the return of seasonal allergies, often referred to as allergic rhinitis and often triggered by airborne pollen from trees, grasses and various weeds.  Most people associate allergies with itchy […]

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Fitting Hearing Instruments and the Audiology world is an very interesting field to be in.  Our office has been helping our community to hear and communicate consistently for 58 years.  Personally, I have been fitting hearing instruments since 1981.  This is a fun and rewarding profession that I have the opportunity to partake in every […]

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 Here are 10 top ways better hearing can contribute to healthy aging: 1. Better hearing is linked to a reduced risk of dementia Did you know that hearing loss was named the single largest modifiable risk factor for dementia by the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care? It’s true. Research continues to emerge […]

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How many times have you finally gotten around to do something and said to yourself or others that you can’t believe you waited so long.  Perhaps you kicked yourself for waiting so long.  Many things that we put off for ourselves can fall into that category. Hearing Instruments usually fall into that category.  Everyone is […]

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For many of us, nothing says “nuisance” like earwax—that annoying, sticky substance inside our ears. Despite the negative connotation, earwax is actually more of a friend than foe to our well-being. First and foremost, earwax (also called cerumen) maintains and protects the skin inside the ear, preventing damaging elements like dirt and bacteria from getting […]

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As we step into 2026 with both feet, it’s not unusual to want to start off on the right foot—to leave the past behind, take control of our lives, and bring to fruition the things we would like to improve, accomplish, or become. And as a result, pave our way to better health, greater happiness, and stronger relationships with the people […]

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It’s almost Valentine’s Day, a time when many will be spending quality time with loved ones—and realistically, many will not: Loneliness affects 1 in 4 older adults and 5–15% of adolescents and can have a profound impact on our overall well-being—increasing our risk of dementia, early mortality (by nearly 40%), and other health issues. It’s no wonder U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently […]

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Ahhh… technology: We love it. We’re sometimes frustrated by it. But let’s face it—we all can name at least one techno-gadget that makes life simpler or more enjoyable. Maybe it’s our car GPS—helping us get to wherever we want to go with a simple tap or voice command. Or our smartphone, that “right hand” that […]

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