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October 28, 2023

The Unseen Guardian: How Hearing Aids Help Prevent Falls and Accidents

In the realm of hearing health, we often focus on the significance of preserving our auditory experience, enhancing communication, and improving overall quality of life. However, there’s an aspect of hearing health that goes beyond conversations and music – it’s about keeping us safe from the unexpected hazards of daily life. In this article, we will delve into how hearing…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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September 6, 2023

Ensuring Effective Treatment for Age-Related Hearing Loss: A Comprehensive Guide

Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, is a common and often underestimated condition that significantly impacts the quality of life for millions of individuals around the world. As leading audiologists, we are dedicated to shedding light on the latest advancements in preventing, diagnosing, and managing age-related hearing loss, while emphasizing the crucial role of early detection in maintaining auditory…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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July 5, 2023

Fixing Common Hearing Aid Problems

It is impossible to say exactly how many Americans live with hearing loss. And there are all kinds of reasons that explain this, ranging from the most personal and psychological to sociological. Frankly, a lot of people with hearing loss do not even know themselves that they suffer from it. But the best estimates land on somewhere between 13 and…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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April 27, 2023

Hearing Aids Help Prevent Falls and Accidents

The Truth May Shock You According to The Center for Disease Control, the leading cause of injury-related death among everyone aged 65 years old & above is accidental falls. Almost 700,000 older Americans die from accidental falls each year. This may surprise you. When we think of the elderly & their many common health problems we likely think of cancer…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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April 14, 2023

All About Different Hearing Aid Features

Many people assume that hearing loss is much more rare than it actually is. There are all kinds of reasons for this. One, it is an invisible liability, meaning, you can not tell that someone has hearing loss simply by looking at them. And secondly, hearing loss is vastly under-represented and misrepresented in popular culture. If you see a character…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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March 30, 2023

What Is the Difference between Hearing Aid and Amplifiers?

Hearing loss is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide, with around 40 million Americans, from infants to the elderly, experiencing some form of hearing loss in one or both ears. For many of these individuals, communication can be a challenge, leading to feelings of frustration and isolation.  Hearing aids can enhance a person’s quality of life and…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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March 13, 2023

Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids FAQ

Did you know that close to 2.5 billion people are predicted to have some kind of hearing disorder by 2050? Or that hearing disorders are among the most common sensory processing disorders, affecting more than 1 in 10 Americans. Though people of all ages can have hearing loss disorders, those aged 60 and up are more likely to be affected. …

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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March 4, 2023

Tips to Help Your Hearing Aids Last Longer

Hearing aids are an investment, but given all the compounded consequences likely to arise when you fail to treat your hearing loss with the gravity it deserves, such an investment should be a no-brainer. Almost 13% of all Americans live with some detectable degree of hearing less, yet less 20% of these people actually take action to address it. The…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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November 16, 2022

Preparing for Emergencies with Hearing Aids

Any emergency requires preparation. Although it is the nature of an emergency that you don’t know what to expect, there are simple steps you can take to put yourself in a better place of preparedness and awareness. Using all of our senses to communicate is an important strategy. Emergency alert systems tend to use audible warnings to let you know…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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September 15, 2022

Over The Counter Hearing Aids

With the recent public announcement regarding over the counter (OTC) hearing aids, many folks have questions, as do we. Hearing aids by mail, through the internet, and in chain stores is nothing new. If you open a national magazine, do an internet search, or walk into a big box store, you will find an abundance of direct-to-consumer hearing aids available.…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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August 27, 2022

When Should I Update My Hearing Aids?

If you are the owner of a new pair of hearing aids, congratulations! You can look forward to a long time using these devices to improve your quality of life and communication ability. Your aids are precisely designed to accommodate your condition, and that personalization is crucial to giving you a better hearing profile while preventing further damage to your…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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October 21, 2021

Controlling Earwax Improves Hearing Aid Performance

Your body uses a variety of means to clear out toxins in order for you to remain healthy. Removing toxins from your ears is the purpose behind earwax, which is naturally beneficial. However, if you wear hearing aids, earwax can create instrument performance and longevity issues. To get the most benefit from your hearing aids while allowing your body to do…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “The Unseen Guardian: How Hearing Aids Help Prevent Falls and Accidents”
October 28, 2023

The Unseen Guardian: How Hearing Aids Help Prevent Falls and Accidents

In the realm of hearing health, we often focus on the significance of preserving our auditory experience, enhancing communication, and improving overall quality of life. However, there’s an aspect of hearing health that goes beyond conversations and music – it’s about keeping us safe from the unexpected hazards of daily life. In this article, we will delve into how hearing…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “Ensuring Effective Treatment for Age-Related Hearing Loss: A Comprehensive Guide”
September 6, 2023

Ensuring Effective Treatment for Age-Related Hearing Loss: A Comprehensive Guide

Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, is a common and often underestimated condition that significantly impacts the quality of life for millions of individuals around the world. As leading audiologists, we are dedicated to shedding light on the latest advancements in preventing, diagnosing, and managing age-related hearing loss, while emphasizing the crucial role of early detection in maintaining auditory…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “Fixing Common Hearing Aid Problems”
July 5, 2023

Fixing Common Hearing Aid Problems

It is impossible to say exactly how many Americans live with hearing loss. And there are all kinds of reasons that explain this, ranging from the most personal and psychological to sociological. Frankly, a lot of people with hearing loss do not even know themselves that they suffer from it. But the best estimates land on somewhere between 13 and…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “Hearing Aids Help Prevent Falls and Accidents”
April 27, 2023

Hearing Aids Help Prevent Falls and Accidents

The Truth May Shock You According to The Center for Disease Control, the leading cause of injury-related death among everyone aged 65 years old & above is accidental falls. Almost 700,000 older Americans die from accidental falls each year. This may surprise you. When we think of the elderly & their many common health problems we likely think of cancer…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “All About Different Hearing Aid Features”
April 14, 2023

All About Different Hearing Aid Features

Many people assume that hearing loss is much more rare than it actually is. There are all kinds of reasons for this. One, it is an invisible liability, meaning, you can not tell that someone has hearing loss simply by looking at them. And secondly, hearing loss is vastly under-represented and misrepresented in popular culture. If you see a character…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “What Is the Difference between Hearing Aid and Amplifiers?”
March 30, 2023

What Is the Difference between Hearing Aid and Amplifiers?

Hearing loss is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide, with around 40 million Americans, from infants to the elderly, experiencing some form of hearing loss in one or both ears. For many of these individuals, communication can be a challenge, leading to feelings of frustration and isolation.  Hearing aids can enhance a person’s quality of life and…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids FAQ”
March 13, 2023

Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids FAQ

Did you know that close to 2.5 billion people are predicted to have some kind of hearing disorder by 2050? Or that hearing disorders are among the most common sensory processing disorders, affecting more than 1 in 10 Americans. Though people of all ages can have hearing loss disorders, those aged 60 and up are more likely to be affected. …

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “Tips to Help Your Hearing Aids Last Longer”
March 4, 2023

Tips to Help Your Hearing Aids Last Longer

Hearing aids are an investment, but given all the compounded consequences likely to arise when you fail to treat your hearing loss with the gravity it deserves, such an investment should be a no-brainer. Almost 13% of all Americans live with some detectable degree of hearing less, yet less 20% of these people actually take action to address it. The…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “Preparing for Emergencies with Hearing Aids”
November 16, 2022

Preparing for Emergencies with Hearing Aids

Any emergency requires preparation. Although it is the nature of an emergency that you don’t know what to expect, there are simple steps you can take to put yourself in a better place of preparedness and awareness. Using all of our senses to communicate is an important strategy. Emergency alert systems tend to use audible warnings to let you know…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “Over The Counter Hearing Aids”
September 15, 2022

Over The Counter Hearing Aids

With the recent public announcement regarding over the counter (OTC) hearing aids, many folks have questions, as do we. Hearing aids by mail, through the internet, and in chain stores is nothing new. If you open a national magazine, do an internet search, or walk into a big box store, you will find an abundance of direct-to-consumer hearing aids available.…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “When Should I Update My Hearing Aids?”
August 27, 2022

When Should I Update My Hearing Aids?

If you are the owner of a new pair of hearing aids, congratulations! You can look forward to a long time using these devices to improve your quality of life and communication ability. Your aids are precisely designed to accommodate your condition, and that personalization is crucial to giving you a better hearing profile while preventing further damage to your…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “Controlling Earwax Improves Hearing Aid Performance”
October 21, 2021

Controlling Earwax Improves Hearing Aid Performance

Your body uses a variety of means to clear out toxins in order for you to remain healthy. Removing toxins from your ears is the purpose behind earwax, which is naturally beneficial. However, if you wear hearing aids, earwax can create instrument performance and longevity issues. To get the most benefit from your hearing aids while allowing your body to do…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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