Hometown Hearing Center

09/24/2025

🍂 Fall is Here—Let’s Work on Preventing Falls, Too! 🍂

As the leaves start to fall, it’s a great reminder to think about fall prevention for ourselves and our loved ones. Did you know that hearing loss can increase the risk of falls? When our hearing is reduced, it can affect our balance, awareness of surroundings, and even reaction time.

👂 Taking care of your hearing health isn’t just about clearer conversations—it’s also about staying steady on your feet and living safely.

This fall season, let’s make a commitment to:
✔️ Get our hearing checked regularly
✔️ Stay active to keep balance strong
✔️ Keep our homes clutter-free to reduce trip hazards

🍁 Just like raking leaves clears your yard, addressing hearing health can clear the way for safer, more confident steps.

If you’d like to schedule a hearing test or learn more about fall prevention, we’re here to help!

📞 419-523-6916
💻 www.hearhometown.com

09/18/2025

💭Did you know that older adults with hearing loss are 47% more likely to have symptoms of depression, compared to people without hearing loss? 😓

Hearing loss can lead to social isolation, which can have a significant impact on our mental health.

Read more about the topic in our recent blog post!

Discover the mental health benefits of hearing aids. Learn how better hearing supports confidence, relationships, and overall well-being.

09/08/2025

Did you know that even a mild hearing loss can nearly triple your risk of falling? Hearing plays a bigger role in balance and awareness than many people realize. As we head into fall, it’s the perfect time to take a proactive step for your health and safety.

At Hometown Hearing Center, we offer hearing evaluations and personalized solutions that can help you stay steady on your feet. Contact us today to schedule your hearing test:

📞 Call (419) 523-6916
🏠 125 W Main St, Ottawa, OH 45875
🌐 Visit

Hometown Hearing Center offers friendly, professional hearing care in Ottawa, OH, led by Dr. Kennedy Recker and specialist Jill Askins.

09/04/2025

Main Street might be quiet (literally!), but we are still open to help you hear your best! 👂🏼

Good Morning Putnam County- please note that the tracks on Main Street Ottawa are closed again. This project is expected to be completed today and reopened tomorrow. Please note that our downtown businesses are open for business.

08/29/2025

🇺🇸 Our office will be closed on Monday for Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend with family and friends! 🎉

Before then, come join us at the 50 Years of Fun Parade In Glandorf on Sunday — we look forward to seeing the community there! 🎈✨

08/27/2025

🚧 Downtown Ottawa Is Still Open for Local Love! 🛍️

Even with road closures, our downtown Ottawa businesses are ready to serve you. Let’s rally together and show our support for the businesses that make Ottawa special!

🅿️ Where to Park:
Public parking is located to east of the courthouse at corner of E. 3rd St and N. Hickory St.
Public parking also located west of downtown railroad tracks just off N. Taft St.
Some Main St. parking is accessible.

08/19/2025

Great information shared by one of the ENTs that we often refer patients to!

Dr. Fadi Abbass from Lima Memorial talks to us about sudden hearing loss!

08/16/2025

Make sure your child is ready to learn this school year with a quick and fun hearing check at Hometown Hearing Center! ✏️ Even small hearing issues can affect focus, speech, and classroom participation.

Our friendly team provides simple, painless screenings for kids ages 6 and up so they can start the year at their best. Contact us below for more information or to schedule an appointment!

📞 Call (419) 523-6916
🏠 125 W Main St, Ottawa, OH 45875
🌐 Visit hearhometown.com

Scheulde your appointment with Hometown Hearing Center in downtown Ottawa, OH.

08/07/2025

👂 Hear the Difference – Your Journey to Better Hearing Starts Here! 🎧

Are you or a loved one experiencing hearing difficulties? At Hometown Hearing Center, we believe that better hearing leads to a better life — and we’re here to help you every step of the way.

✨ What We Offer:
✅ Comprehensive hearing evaluations
✅ State-of-the-art hearing aids
✅ Tinnitus management
✅ Earwax removal
✅ Personalized care plans
✅ Friendly, local service you can trust

Don’t miss out on the conversations that matter most. Whether it’s reconnecting with family, enjoying your favorite music, or feeling confident at work — we’re ready to help you hear life clearly again.

📍 Located at 125 W. Main St. Ottawa, OH
📅 Call us today to book your appointment: (419) 523-6916
🌐 Learn more: www.hearhometown.com

💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments or message us directly!

08/05/2025

🔊✨Have you heard about the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) Study that was published in 2024?! ✨🔊

The study has revealed some game-changing results about the powerful connection between hearing health and cognitive well-being in older adults.

🌟 Key Finding:
In older adults at increased risk for cognitive decline, hearing intervention slowed down the loss of thinking and memory abilities by 48% over 3 years!

This finding emphasizes the importance of addressing hearing loss as part of overall brain health strategies for older adults. By improving hearing, we’re not only enhancing quality of life but also potentially reducing the risk of cognitive decline.

It’s clear: hearing health plays a crucial role in aging well, and interventions like hearing aids could be key to preserving cognitive function.

Read more: https://www.achievestudy.org/

07/29/2025

Someone recently shared this old photo with us. It is a picture of our building in 1890 from when it was a hotel and restaurant! It's hard to believe how much this space has changed over the years🕰

It was also a bank at one point, and if you look closely when you walk by the front of the building, you can still spot the original deposit box!

We've also heard that it once housed Everett Schmenk Insurance Agency, Inc. This is extra special because Kennedy's maiden name is Schmenk, and her grandfather and great-grandfather used to work in the same space that she now does!

There's even talk that it may have been a bar at one time too- possibly called "Pops"?? This building has truly seen it all- and now it's home to Hometown Hearing, helping people reconnect through better hearing!

If you have memories or stories about this building's past, we'd love to hear them in the comments below!

07/19/2025

🎧 Today is World Listening Day! 🧠👂
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the power of listening — not just to sounds, but to understanding, connection, and healing.

In speech-language therapy, listening is the foundation for:

👶 Language development in children

🧏 Support for individuals with hearing loss or auditory processing challenges

💬 Effective communication through better attention and comprehension

🗣️ Self-awareness and control in voice, fluency, and articulation therapy

🎶 Whether it’s learning to process speech sounds, using a hearing aid, or simply improving focus in conversation — listening matters.

Occupational Therapists also help clients manage sound sensitivity, sensory processing, and regulation.

Physical Therapists may use rhythm and auditory cues for movement, balance, and gait training.

So today, let’s truly listen — to sounds, to each other, and to the small wins in every therapy journey. 🌍❤️