Washington Hearing Center

09/26/2025

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for supporting us!

Our awesome community has voted us both Best Hearing Center and Best Hearing Doctor for the 3rd year in a row!

We want to again thank each and every one of our patients and community supporters for trusting us with their hearing healthcare! We love what we do!

With gratitude,

Dr. Tanya, Dr. Allison, Sue, and Anne

09/26/2025

Cold weather isn’t just uncomfortable it can affect your ears too! From frostbite to ear infections, learn how winter conditions may impact your hearing.

📌 Learn more:

Cold weather causes problems for people every winter, but can bad weather impact your hearing?

09/24/2025

Struggling to hear conversations or missing important details? Hearing loss can be caused by aging, noise, injury, genetics, high blood pressure, or Meniere’s disease.

Learn more:

If you’re hearing has diminished, here’s a shortlist that could be contributing to your hearing loss.

09/22/2025

Hearing aids shouldn’t hold you back from staying active! With the right care, you can wear your devices while exercising safely and comfortably.

👉 Read more:

Read our guide for taking proper precautions with your devices to minimize moisture, prevent loss, and have a consistent post-workout plan.

09/19/2025

🎧 Hearing aids have never been smarter! In 2025, AI-driven sound optimization adapts to your environment in real time, making daily listening effortless.

👉 Explore the latest advancements:

Hearing aids have come a long way from bulky, one-size-fits-all devices. See how they’re smarter, sleeker, and more connected than ever.

09/17/2025

Hearing loss affects both men and women but not always in the same way. 👂 From workplace noise to biological differences, this article explores how gender impacts hearing health and why it’s important to recognize symptoms early.

Does hearing loss impact men and women equally? Factors like work history and medications can play a role in determining if you have hearing loss, but should we also be looking at gender?

09/15/2025

Did you know untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of dementia even when it’s mild? 👂 Research shows a strong connection between the two, but the good news is that managing hearing loss may help reduce that risk.

📖 Read more in this insightful article:

Untreated hearing loss has often been connected to an increased risk for developing dementia. Treating your hearing loss can often decrease those risks.

09/12/2025

Did you know the shape of your ear may play a bigger role in hearing than we once thought? Researchers have discovered that our outer ear helps our brain figure out not just where sounds come from, but even whether they’re above or below us. Fascinating, right?

👉 Learn more in this article:

Could the shape of your ear contribute to hearing loss? A new study reveals why ear shape is so important.

09/11/2025

Patriot Day reminds us of the strength of community and the importance of coming together. Today, we honor those we lost and the heroes who helped in times of crisis. 🇺🇸

09/08/2025

Struggling to understand speech even with hearing aids? Cochlear implants could be the life-changing solution you need.

Find out if you or a loved one are a candidate:

Learn who benefits most from these small, surgically implanted devices designed for those who still struggle to understand speech, even with hearing aids.

09/06/2025

Hearing loss isn’t just an “older adult” problem anymore. Over 1 billion people aged 12-35 are at risk due to daily exposure to loud music and device usage. Protect your ears before it’s too late!

Read more:

If hearing loss is no longer associated with aging, what are the root causes? And why do young people need to be especially careful about hearing loss?

09/05/2025

Not all “hearing tests” are the same. 👂 Learn the difference between a quick screening and a full hearing evaluation and why both matter for protecting your hearing.

Getting your hearing checked regularly is vital. Get a screening from a hearing specialist and follow up with a full hearing evaluation.