Teenage Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is an older person’s problem, right?  No, the leading cause of hearing loss is noise, not age.  Damage from everyday noise is growing among those in their teens and 20s. Younger Americans are exposed to a barrage of noise from concerts, movie theaters, loud video games, and personal listening devices.  Yet, excessive noise […]
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Signs of Hearing Loss

All infants should have a hearing screening before they are one month old.  If the infant does not pass the first screening they should have a complete hearing test before three months of age and if a loss is found begin early intervention services before six months of age. (CDC.gov) A few years ago I […]
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World Hearing Day is March 3rd

Our ability to communicate with people is vitally dependent on our ability to understand speech. As Helen Keller, once said, “Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people”.  Many take their sense of hearing for granted, until they begin to lose hearing acuity.  Hearing is what connects us and enables […]
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Guiding-Light

I recently read that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s mother passed away when Ruth was just 17 years old and she continues to be an inspiring guide for Justice Ginsburg.  She keeps a picture of her hanging in her chambers. I really have felt the  presence of my mom since her passing three years […]
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Three Years Ago

Yesterday was the three year anniversary of the death of my mom.  She was deeply loved by her family and friends and made a  positive impact on the lives of so many!  I had a morning appointment, but decided I would devote the rest of the day to remembering her and the amazing times we […]
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STOP SMOKING to Live Longer, Live Healthier!

Fast Facts Smoking leads to disease and disability and harms nearly every organ of the body. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. The tobacco industry spends billions of dollars each year on marketing cigarettes. Smoking costs the United States billions of dollars each year. States do not spend much of the money they […]
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Live Longer, Live Healthier!

I am not a fan of New Years resolutions. Creating a few goals with attainable action steps that will support living a healthier life, can take place any time of year.  It is never too late (or too early) to establish some new healthy living routines. VeryWell Health has a list of 10 things to […]
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A Look Back With an Eye Towards the New Year

On January 1, 2019 I was in Leavenworth Washington.  Although there was snow on the ground, it had melted off of the roads and I was able to bundle up for a bike up Ski Hill. The camera is one of my favorite features on my smart phone. I love to look back to see what […]
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National Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) believes we need focus on suicide prevention every day of the year. To do this we can spread awareness, advocate for research funding, and help to educate others on things like resources and warning signs. It’s time to get involved, but not just […]
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9/11 Memorial

According to the Pew Reserch Center, Americans name 9/11 as the number one event of historical significance that occurred in their lifetime.  Last October, I visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. Visiting was a powerful reminder of what took place 18 years ago. It is a tragedy of historic proportions. Each person who […]
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