Hearing Resources

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October 16, 2024

How to Protect Your Hearing in Your 20s and Beyond

Your hearing is priceless! It allows you to enjoy conversations with friends, the melodies of your favorite songs, and the calming sounds of nature. Preserving your hearing health should be a conscious effort, and it starts with taking proactive steps in your 20s. Protecting your ears today can help you avoid hearing loss in the future. Incorporating the key strategies…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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October 5, 2024

How to Make Hearing Aids More Accessible for Everyone

Hearing aids are a vital tool for millions of people who experience hearing loss. Yet, many individuals still face barriers when it comes to accessing hearing aids and achieving better hearing health. From high costs to a lack of awareness, these challenges can be daunting. But, there are steps we can take to make hearing aids more accessible for everyone.…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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September 28, 2024

Tips for Protecting Your Hearing in Noisy Environments

It can be fun to be at concerts, sporting events, or festivals, but these places emit loud noises that can be harmful to your hearing. This is not to say that you should stop going to those events. Protecting your hearing in these environments is vital for maintaining your hearing health in the long run. Check out these tips if…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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September 15, 2024

Signs You Might Need a Hearing Test

Hearing is important for communication, connection, and engagement with the world around us. Our hearing changes, and we sometimes overlook it thinking it is nothing. To maintain your hearing health, it is vital to recognize the signs of hearing loss to determine if you need a hearing test. Let’s look at some of the signs that you need to schedule…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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September 5, 2024

How to Extend the Life of Your Hearing Aids with Proper Maintenance

If you have hearing loss and desire to improve your communication and quality of life, you need to get hearing aids. Every tool requires proper care and maintenance to function properly and it’s no different for hearing aids. We came up with several cleaning tips and steps to ensure that your devices perform better and last longer. Check them out!…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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August 29, 2024

The Real Cost of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss affects millions of people worldwide, but many don’t realize the true cost until it’s too late. While it might start as a minor inconvenience, untreated hearing loss can lead to significant impacts on various aspects of life. Understanding these costs can help emphasize the importance of regular hearing health exams and prompt treatment.  Impact on Communication One of…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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August 15, 2024

How Hearing Can Decline

Hearing loss can sneak up on you. One day you might find yourself struggling to understand conversations or constantly asking people to repeat themselves. If you’re wondering how your hearing got so bad, you’re not alone. Many people experience hearing loss, but understanding its causes can help you take steps to protect your hearing and improve your quality of life.…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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August 5, 2024

How Earwax Can Cause Health Problems

Earwax is a natural substance produced by the body to protect and lubricate the ears. While it might seem like a minor inconvenience, earwax can actually lead to various health problems if not managed properly. Understanding how earwax can impact your health can help you take better care of your ears and prevent issues such as hearing loss.  The Role…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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July 30, 2024

How Hearing Aids Can Improve Confidence

Hearing loss can be a challenging experience, affecting not only your ability to hear but also your self-esteem. When you can’t fully engage in conversations or enjoy your favorite activities, it can take a toll on your confidence. Thankfully, hearing aids can make a significant difference. These small devices can help you hear better and regain your confidence, allowing you…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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July 17, 2024

How to Overcome Your Fear of Hearing Health

It’s natural to feel nervous about health-related topics, especially when it involves something as crucial as your hearing. Many people avoid getting a hearing health exam due to fear or anxiety. This reluctance can stem from a variety of reasons, such as fear of the unknown, concern about potential bad news, or worry about medical procedures. However, addressing hearing loss…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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July 3, 2024

Helping Your Partner Realize Their Potential Hearing Loss

Noticing changes in your partner’s behavior can be concerning, especially if you suspect they’re experiencing hearing loss. It can be a sensitive topic to bring up, but it’s crucial to address it early on to prevent further issues and maintain a healthy relationship. When hearing loss goes unaddressed, it can lead to communication breakdowns, misunderstandings, and even isolation.  Before discussing…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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June 28, 2024

Why You Should Book a Professional Ear Cleaning

Maintaining the health of your ears is essential for optimal hearing and overall well-being. While many people clean their ears at home, there are several reasons why booking a professional ear cleaning with an ear specialist is beneficial. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of professional ear cleaning and why it should be a part of your regular healthcare…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “How to Protect Your Hearing in Your 20s and Beyond”
October 16, 2024

How to Protect Your Hearing in Your 20s and Beyond

Your hearing is priceless! It allows you to enjoy conversations with friends, the melodies of your favorite songs, and the calming sounds of nature. Preserving your hearing health should be a conscious effort, and it starts with taking proactive steps in your 20s. Protecting your ears today can help you avoid hearing loss in the future. Incorporating the key strategies…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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October 5, 2024

How to Make Hearing Aids More Accessible for Everyone

Hearing aids are a vital tool for millions of people who experience hearing loss. Yet, many individuals still face barriers when it comes to accessing hearing aids and achieving better hearing health. From high costs to a lack of awareness, these challenges can be daunting. But, there are steps we can take to make hearing aids more accessible for everyone.…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “Tips for Protecting Your Hearing in Noisy Environments”
September 28, 2024

Tips for Protecting Your Hearing in Noisy Environments

It can be fun to be at concerts, sporting events, or festivals, but these places emit loud noises that can be harmful to your hearing. This is not to say that you should stop going to those events. Protecting your hearing in these environments is vital for maintaining your hearing health in the long run. Check out these tips if…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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September 15, 2024

Signs You Might Need a Hearing Test

Hearing is important for communication, connection, and engagement with the world around us. Our hearing changes, and we sometimes overlook it thinking it is nothing. To maintain your hearing health, it is vital to recognize the signs of hearing loss to determine if you need a hearing test. Let’s look at some of the signs that you need to schedule…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “How to Extend the Life of Your Hearing Aids with Proper Maintenance”
September 5, 2024

How to Extend the Life of Your Hearing Aids with Proper Maintenance

If you have hearing loss and desire to improve your communication and quality of life, you need to get hearing aids. Every tool requires proper care and maintenance to function properly and it’s no different for hearing aids. We came up with several cleaning tips and steps to ensure that your devices perform better and last longer. Check them out!…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “The Real Cost of Hearing Loss”
August 29, 2024

The Real Cost of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss affects millions of people worldwide, but many don’t realize the true cost until it’s too late. While it might start as a minor inconvenience, untreated hearing loss can lead to significant impacts on various aspects of life. Understanding these costs can help emphasize the importance of regular hearing health exams and prompt treatment.  Impact on Communication One of…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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August 15, 2024

How Hearing Can Decline

Hearing loss can sneak up on you. One day you might find yourself struggling to understand conversations or constantly asking people to repeat themselves. If you’re wondering how your hearing got so bad, you’re not alone. Many people experience hearing loss, but understanding its causes can help you take steps to protect your hearing and improve your quality of life.…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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August 5, 2024

How Earwax Can Cause Health Problems

Earwax is a natural substance produced by the body to protect and lubricate the ears. While it might seem like a minor inconvenience, earwax can actually lead to various health problems if not managed properly. Understanding how earwax can impact your health can help you take better care of your ears and prevent issues such as hearing loss.  The Role…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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July 30, 2024

How Hearing Aids Can Improve Confidence

Hearing loss can be a challenging experience, affecting not only your ability to hear but also your self-esteem. When you can’t fully engage in conversations or enjoy your favorite activities, it can take a toll on your confidence. Thankfully, hearing aids can make a significant difference. These small devices can help you hear better and regain your confidence, allowing you…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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July 17, 2024

How to Overcome Your Fear of Hearing Health

It’s natural to feel nervous about health-related topics, especially when it involves something as crucial as your hearing. Many people avoid getting a hearing health exam due to fear or anxiety. This reluctance can stem from a variety of reasons, such as fear of the unknown, concern about potential bad news, or worry about medical procedures. However, addressing hearing loss…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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July 3, 2024

Helping Your Partner Realize Their Potential Hearing Loss

Noticing changes in your partner’s behavior can be concerning, especially if you suspect they’re experiencing hearing loss. It can be a sensitive topic to bring up, but it’s crucial to address it early on to prevent further issues and maintain a healthy relationship. When hearing loss goes unaddressed, it can lead to communication breakdowns, misunderstandings, and even isolation.  Before discussing…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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June 28, 2024

Why You Should Book a Professional Ear Cleaning

Maintaining the health of your ears is essential for optimal hearing and overall well-being. While many people clean their ears at home, there are several reasons why booking a professional ear cleaning with an ear specialist is beneficial. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of professional ear cleaning and why it should be a part of your regular healthcare…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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