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Did you know untreated hearing loss can increase your risk of accidents? Minor hearing loss can make you 60% more prone ...
02/11/2026

Did you know untreated hearing loss can increase your risk of accidents? Minor hearing loss can make you 60% more prone to serious falls or injuries. Stay safe—get your hearing checked.

The CDC surveyed 200 million people and found hearing loss people may be more accident-prone than others.

Did you know your diet can protect your hearing? Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon, walnuts, and flaxseeds may lower t...
02/09/2026

Did you know your diet can protect your hearing? Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon, walnuts, and flaxseeds may lower the risk of age-related hearing loss. Learn more about vitamins that boost hearing.

Your body uses vitamins to support many functions, but did you know this includes your hearing?

Just got your first hearing aid? Staying connected with family and friends is easier than ever. Hearing aids help you en...
02/06/2026

Just got your first hearing aid? Staying connected with family and friends is easier than ever. Hearing aids help you enjoy life without social isolation. Learn more about thriving with your new device.

Like all new experiences, getting your first hearing aid can be filled with challenges. Find out the secret to living worry-free with hearing loss.

Struggling with your hearing aids? Many issues have simple fixes, from adjusting the fit to replacing ear tips. Don’t le...
02/04/2026

Struggling with your hearing aids? Many issues have simple fixes, from adjusting the fit to replacing ear tips. Don’t let discomfort keep you from hearing clearly. Learn more about solutions for common hearing aid problems.

Can't get motivated to wear your hearing aids? Try these simple solutions to vastly improve your listening experience.

Think slips and falls are the most common workplace injury? Think again. Chronic hearing damage affects millions of work...
02/02/2026

Think slips and falls are the most common workplace injury? Think again. Chronic hearing damage affects millions of workers each year and often goes unnoticed. Learn more about protecting your hearing on the job.

The most common workplace injury happens slowly and often goes unnoticed.

Forgetting names, appointments, or conversations may not be just a normal part of aging. Research shows memory loss is c...
01/30/2026

Forgetting names, appointments, or conversations may not be just a normal part of aging. Research shows memory loss is closely connected to untreated hearing loss. Learn more about this important link and how hearing care can help.

Forgetting more these days? It may not be a memory problem. It could be something scary but treatable.

While hearing aids don’t cure hearing loss, scientific research is bringing us closer than ever to potential breakthroug...
01/28/2026

While hearing aids don’t cure hearing loss, scientific research is bringing us closer than ever to potential breakthroughs. From gene therapy to regenerative treatments, the future of hearing care is evolving.

Learn more about current hearing loss research.

There’s no cure for hearing loss… yet. Scientists are hard at work researching some novel (and promising) new approaches to a hearing loss cure.

Hearing loss isn’t always caused by noise exposure. Conditions like auditory neuropathy affect how sound signals travel ...
01/26/2026

Hearing loss isn’t always caused by noise exposure. Conditions like auditory neuropathy affect how sound signals travel from the ear to the brain, even when the ear itself is working properly. Learn more about auditory neuropathy and its symptoms.

Auditory neuropathy is a hearing disorder that occurs when signals from the ear do not successfully reach the brain. Treatment can help improve symptoms.

New to hearing aids? Small missteps can make a big difference in how well they work for you. From proper fittings to dai...
01/23/2026

New to hearing aids? Small missteps can make a big difference in how well they work for you. From proper fittings to daily wear habits, learning what to avoid can help you get the most from your investment. Learn more about common hearing aid mistakes.

You have made the fundamental decision to improve your life by getting hearing aids. Keep the good decisions coming with these three tips.

Hearing loss is no longer just an age-related concern. Research shows more young people are experiencing hearing damage—...
01/21/2026

Hearing loss is no longer just an age-related concern. Research shows more young people are experiencing hearing damage—often from everyday device use. Learn what may be causing this preventable issue in this article.

Hearing loss is a growing epidemic, even among the young. This is why.

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring legacy of service, compassion, and equality. His message remi...
01/19/2026

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring legacy of service, compassion, and equality. His message reminds us that caring for one another begins with listening.

Ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears isn’t something to ignore. Tinnitus is a common symptom that affects millions ...
01/16/2026

Ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears isn’t something to ignore. Tinnitus is a common symptom that affects millions of adults and is often linked to hearing loss. Learn what tinnitus is, what causes it, and how it can be managed by reading more today.

Do you hear ringing in your ears? Chances are that you suffer from tinnitus. Discover more about this condition, its causes, and how to treat it.

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97058

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Hear’s The Answer

Keith Howe, M.A. is the owner of Hear’s the Answer. He grew up in The Dalles, went away to school and moved home specifically to work with Wayne Jacobson at Hear’s the Answer. Wayne established Hear’s the Answer in 1983 and Keith purchased the practice from Wayne in 2005. Keith received his B.S., psychology, from Oregon State University and his M.A., clinical psychology, from Pepperdine University.

At Hear’s the Answer Keith has a different philosophy than most businessmen: Worry about the patient, not money. He is there to help you hear as well as you are capable of hearing, not to take your money. Spend 5 minutes with him and you will discover his refreshing attitude he has with his patients.

Keith is a Christian, is married to Amy and they have two children, Bella & Jaxson. For fun he enjoys disc golf, crossfit, hunting & camping & driving his Bronco in the woods,