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May 3, 2023

Some Professions Pose a Higher Risk of Hearing Loss

The Staggering Statistics Why is it that more than half of everyone aged 75 and above in The United States suffers from hearing loss, but less than three out of every 1,000 babies born has congenital hearing trouble?  More than 13% of the entire population of our country over the age of 18 has some detectable degree of disabling hearing…

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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April 4, 2023

How Treating Hearing Loss Can Improve Mental Health

Hearing Loss; More Common Than You Think Did you know that hearing loss is one of the most common disabilities? About 13% of the U.S. population lives with some detectable degree of hearing loss, making it more common than diabetes or cancer. But many people are likely surprised to learn this because hearing loss is an invisible disability, meaning you…

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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February 28, 2023

Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and Hearing Care for All!

March is here and for many, this means spring is just around the corner. Along with the new blooms soon to be bursting through the ground, you may find you are getting out and spending more time outdoors.To get the most out of your active lifestyle, we suggest you take this time to make sure your hearing health is addressed.…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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February 15, 2023

Head Injuries & Hearing Loss

Did you know that head injuries can cause hearing loss? Hearing loss is a permanent medical condition that reduces the capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound. Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is the third most common health issue that people experience today. Nearly 1 in 5 people have some degree of hearing impairment. Most…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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February 3, 2023

Understanding Sensorineural Hearing Loss

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss, it’s important to understand what this condition is and how it can be treated. Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the tiny hair cells in your inner ear or auditory nerve. It can lead to difficulty hearing soft sounds and understanding speech, as well…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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December 1, 2022

Everyday Noises that Could Cause Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is a common condition in older adults. In fact, approximately one in three people over the age of 65 years old have some degree of hearing loss. What causes hearing loss? Hearing loss is categorized by its root cause. There are three primary types of hearing loss: conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss. Hearing…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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November 27, 2022

Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Mood?

Do you have someone in your life who suffers from mental health issues or a mood disorder? These problems can sometimes feel intractable, and mental health services are on the rise in the United States to address the many ways that mood can suffer from our brain chemistry, relationships, and circumstances. Among the many approaches to better mental health, did…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “Some Professions Pose a Higher Risk of Hearing Loss”
May 3, 2023

Some Professions Pose a Higher Risk of Hearing Loss

The Staggering Statistics Why is it that more than half of everyone aged 75 and above in The United States suffers from hearing loss, but less than three out of every 1,000 babies born has congenital hearing trouble?  More than 13% of the entire population of our country over the age of 18 has some detectable degree of disabling hearing…

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 “How Treating Hearing Loss Can Improve Mental Health”
April 4, 2023

How Treating Hearing Loss Can Improve Mental Health

Hearing Loss; More Common Than You Think Did you know that hearing loss is one of the most common disabilities? About 13% of the U.S. population lives with some detectable degree of hearing loss, making it more common than diabetes or cancer. But many people are likely surprised to learn this because hearing loss is an invisible disability, meaning you…

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

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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

Featured image for “Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and Hearing Care for All!”
February 28, 2023

Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and Hearing Care for All!

March is here and for many, this means spring is just around the corner. Along with the new blooms soon to be bursting through the ground, you may find you are getting out and spending more time outdoors.To get the most out of your active lifestyle, we suggest you take this time to make sure your hearing health is addressed.…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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February 15, 2023

Head Injuries & Hearing Loss

Did you know that head injuries can cause hearing loss? Hearing loss is a permanent medical condition that reduces the capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound. Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is the third most common health issue that people experience today. Nearly 1 in 5 people have some degree of hearing impairment. Most…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “Understanding Sensorineural Hearing Loss”
February 3, 2023

Understanding Sensorineural Hearing Loss

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss, it’s important to understand what this condition is and how it can be treated. Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the tiny hair cells in your inner ear or auditory nerve. It can lead to difficulty hearing soft sounds and understanding speech, as well…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “Everyday Noises that Could Cause Hearing Loss”
December 1, 2022

Everyday Noises that Could Cause Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is a common condition in older adults. In fact, approximately one in three people over the age of 65 years old have some degree of hearing loss. What causes hearing loss? Hearing loss is categorized by its root cause. There are three primary types of hearing loss: conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss. Hearing…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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November 27, 2022

Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Mood?

Do you have someone in your life who suffers from mental health issues or a mood disorder? These problems can sometimes feel intractable, and mental health services are on the rise in the United States to address the many ways that mood can suffer from our brain chemistry, relationships, and circumstances. Among the many approaches to better mental health, did…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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