When it comes to ear cleaning, be gentle and consider leaving it to the professionals. The general consensus that we shouldn’t insert objects like cotton swabs into the ear canal is good advice, but many people disregard it because they feel they...
Community Giving: Kent Island Beach Cleanups (KIBCU)
Friday June 24th, Amy Mayo, Hearing Aid Dispenser, and Tim Aland, President, had the pleasure of meeting Kristen Weed, President of Kent Island Beach Cleanups (KIBCU) to present our May Charity of the Month donation. Each year between March and...
Q&A: Is My Dizziness Normal?
Q: Why am I dizzy? A: We receive this question often. Dizziness is a very common symptom that can spontaneously occur and resolve without any underlying conditions. When there is an underlying condition, it can be as simple as hunger...
Community Giving: Remembering a Special Soul
Chesapeake Hearing Centers’ Tim Aland (left) presents a donation check to David P. Stofa, principal of North Dorchester High School in Hurlock, Maryland, to honor student Morgan Johnson. Donation to Local High School Celebrates Life of Beloved Student At...
Traveling? 8 Tips for Better Hearing on the Go
From Loops to Batteries, We’re Covering the Bases Hearing devices help you communicate your best no matter where you are, so it’s especially important to lean into them when traveling. Make those unforgettable on-the-go moments even more special with these...
Best Safe Hearing Gifts for Dad
Dad’s Ears Will Thank You This Father’s Day, give dad the gift that truly keeps on giving — recreation that’s easy on his ears! These gift ideas are sure to make him, and his ears, happy. Headphones Dads love...
Four Animal Facts: Hearing Edition (Part 2)
Tarantulas “Feel” Sounds “If a tree falls in a forest and there’s no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?” For tarantulas, this age-old philosophical question has an answer: Yes. While they do not possess ears or...
Q: Allergies and Hearing Loss — What’s the Connection?
A: This is a great question! Let’s start with some allergy basics. Allergies An allergy is when your body’s defenses overreact to something that is not typically harmful. These are called allergens, and common ones include latex, pet dander,...
Gardening For Hearing
Get in the Dirt With These Five Ear-Resistible Plants Nothing says springtime like seedlings and fresh compost for a bountiful new season in the garden. Planning your homegrown fruits and vegetables? Consider these yard-to-table superstars to help support healthy hearing....
Where the Heart Is
Taryn Chase (middle), director of communications and outreach at Haven Ministries, receives a donation check from Chesapeake Hearing Centers’ Tim and Dr. Caroline Aland outside the organization’s thrift store. The Alands have also volunteered with the organization, and Dr. Aland...