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May 2025

• SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING •

When wellness is frequently referenced in broad terms, specific guiding principles can lead to healthier lives. With physical wellness, we think of exercise, counting steps, reps, or trips to the gym. With mental wellness, we ponder degrees of happiness, self-esteem and the power of positive attitudes. While physical and mental wellness are intuitively vital, we often count on dedicated experts who motivate devotees to improve their quality of life. From professional trainers to physical therapists or psychiatrists to meditation and yoga instructors, wellness pathways are deeply personal.

“The biggest problem in communication is

the illusion that it has taken place.”

—George Bernard Shaw

While physical and mental wellness discussions prevail, talking more about Communication Wellness makes sense.

During May’s Speech-Language-Hearing Month, let’s celebrate a collective sense of purpose. Precious sounds matter and we are committed to helping you joyfully rediscover them.

At home, work and play, life’s soundtrack surrounds us every day. From the morning news and daily commute to workplace dialogue or Zoom calls and challenging conversations in noisy places, auditory acuities are essential. As your healthy mindset Springs Forward, aspire to delight in chirping birds, graduations, nature hikes, summer travel and family gatherings. Why suffer in silence when you can Live Life Well?

Just like annual checkups for teeth and eyes, annual audiological tests are wise. Akin to identifying whether vision is 20/20, your hearing status deserves skillful evaluation. This is expressly true when presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, affects 10s of millions of North Americans. Societal awareness must be raised about:

Whole-person care, with hearing loss related to common medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and ototoxicity

Hearing loss being the single most important modifiable risk factor which may decrease risk, delay onset or reduce severity of dementia

Ways which better hearing may reduce harmful impacts of tinnitus or the risk of falls

Why, starting at young ages, noise-induced hearing loss prevention is imperative

How communicating well encourages gratifying socialization, instead of depressing isolation

You and your loved ones deserve to hear your best. Just as with smartphones, computers or HD TVs, feature-rich technology solutions are accessible. We are avid listeners, dedicated to caring conversations that guide developing personalized treatment plans which serve you well, for life. While compassionately at your service, experience teaches us that...

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During Speech-Language-Hearing Month, now’s an ideal time to schedule an appointment with us for yourself or a loved one currently struggling with activities of daily living. Doing so soon is a crucial step forward towards Communication Wellness and being Happy to Hear!

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Exciting news! Focus Hearing has expanded, and we're thrilled to announce our new location. New office, same exceptional hearing care!

7500 W. 160th St, Ste 103

Stilwell, KS 66085

(913) 600-4619

Our Patients Say It Best

“Great service, wonderful staff. Dawn has helped me with questions. She knows her stuff, or she will quickly find the answers for you. If you are looking for help with your hearing, Focus Hearing is the place to go. I had hearing aids from another company that I was not satisfied with. After a thorough exam, they fitted me with a pair I love. Here's the thing, I didn't get much training with the first pair. I had no idea that I wasn't using them correctly. After Michael explained how to get the best results, I can now say how comfortable I feel wearing them and with Focus Hearing. Follow-up care is very helpful in training your hearing. Thanks for giving me my hearing back. Happily satisfied customer here.”

— Charlotte N.