Hearing health is a cornerstone of our overall well-being, influencing our ability to connect with others, engage in conversations, and experience the richness of the world around us. As a hearing professional, it is my privilege to guide individuals through the process of understanding, diagnosing, …
The new year is a time to start again. No matter how your last year has been, everyone is looking to make this year the best one yet. One common step in doing so is to set a new year’s resolutions. These are often easy …
March 3 is World Hearing Day, and every March, the World Health Organization (WHO) takes this valuable time to raise awareness about hearing loss, hearing health, and how to prevent hearing loss through hearing protection and safe listening practices. The theme for 2019 is ‘check …
Welcome to the year 2019! ‘Tis the season for taking a good hard look at what we achieved in 2018 and making some plans about what we want to accomplish this year. For many people, this involves getting fit and eating right. Health is quite …
While aging is one of the leading causes of hearing loss, there are several other factors that may indicate it’s time to see your hearing care provider. All ages can be screened for hearing loss. Newborns are now routinely tested before they leave the hospital, …
Hearing plays a critical role in a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. A child with a hearing loss can face serious delays in speech and language processing and understanding. Early detection and intervention can minimize the negative impacts that hearing loss can have on …
Physical checkups are an important annual routine most people follow in order to keep their bodies in optimal condition. Most often, the annual exams scheduled are overall physicals, eyes, and teeth. There is no question that every system in the body needs a thorough examination …
