Dr. Hecker & Associates

03/31/2026

03/18/2026

Did you know if you still make people repeat themselves means your aids aren't working is a MYTH?

03/12/2026

TODAY WE CELEBRATE 52 YEARS!!!!🎂🎉🎉

03/04/2026

"If you are experiencing moderate to severe hearing loss but not wearing your hearing aid, you’re leaving yourself susceptible to serious health implications, which are much worse than wearing a hearing aid.

These health implications include:

📍30% increased risk of depression
📍24% increased risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or cognitive decline
📍Being three times more likely to suffer a serious fall that lands you in the ER with a lengthy hospital stay
📍More frequent hospital visits
📍Modern hearing aids are barely noticeable to others and will help you avoid the health complications associated with untreated hearing loss."

Schedule your hearing exam today!

https://www.helpingmehear.com/hearing-loss-articles/three-harmful-hearing-loss-stereotypes/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQVXOtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeccIt012aNkCPA_GB1VEmazitT1mXXittLI6arivCBeE3Lpi6V5B57RYvHII_aem_iaMDNEy1SpLMwol5jMlpjg

Think hearing loss stereotypes are harmless? Find out the truth. These 3 can cause irreversible damage to your health and happiness.

03/04/2026

Join the Access Virginia Accessible Concert Choir! 🎶 Individuals with hearing and/or vision loss are invited to be part of this exciting experience led by Dr. Julius McCullough, the esteemed Director of the Boys Choir of Hampton Roads.

🗓 Practice begins March 25 at 6 PM

🎤 Performance on May 30 at 4 PM (Attucks Theater, Norfolk)

Register now: https://forms.gle/xDx2BfGnhQNyJEnr7

📞 757-276-1761 | 📧 admin@accessvirginia.info

02/26/2026

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical is coming to the Ferguson Center for the Arts on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7 PM! 🎶

An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards, and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. Featuring her much-loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall. 🎙️

Open caption services will be available. Ask for reserved seating when purchasing your tickets. Tickets can be purchased for the left or right orchestra.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit:
https://www.fergusoncenter.org/events/detail/tina-the-tina-turner-musical or call 757-594-8752.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

📣 Set your reminder, you won’t want to miss this!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

02/20/2026

Tonight and tomorrow!

Chicago The Musical is coming to Chrysler Hall this weekend, Friday, February 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM and Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM! 🌆

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses—vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart—become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy. 🎶

Open caption services will be available on Friday and open caption and audio description services will be available on Saturday. Purchase tickets for Left Orchestra Seating.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit https://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/chicago-the-musical or call 757-664-6964.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

📣 Set your reminder, you won’t want to miss this!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

02/20/2026

Today is National Battery Day… and it’s no better time to talk about hearing aid batteries. With hearing aids, you can use either disposable battery or rechargeable ones that you put in a charger at night, and the best choice is simply what fits your lifestyle and comfort. If you’re unsure what’s right for you, a hearing care professional can help you decide: https://brnw.ch/21x03tq.

02/12/2026

This Valentine's Day will you hear a loved one whispering sweet nothings or do you just hear ringing?🛎

Millions of people suffer from tinnitus, sometimes it can be just a distracting buzz and other times it can be a debilitating roar. It's important to remember that tinnitus is not a disease, but a symptom, often of hearing loss or cardiovascular disease. Although there is no "cure" , tinnitus can often be managed with counseling, maskers and hearing instruments. We have decades of experience helping individuals with tinnitus and would welcome the opportunity to assist you. Please reach out and schedule your appointment today!

02/11/2026

Have you been watching the Olympics? ice dancer Diana Davis shows that she doesn't let her hearing loss keep her from going after her dreams.

The Georgian Olympian detailed her disability journey in a lengthy social media post on Friday (12 December), garnering reactions from all corners of the figure skating community.

02/10/2026

Did you know regular consumption of dark chocolate may help prevent age-related and noise-induced hearing loss due to high levels of cocoa-derived antioxidants, magnesium, and zinc, which improve blood flow and protect against cochlear damage? 🍫🍫