Celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month — Give Mom the Gift of Healthy Hearing!

Prioritizing hearing health this May makes a more meaningful Mother’s Day.

May 7th, 2025, [Gillette, WY] — With the sounds of summer just around the corner and Mother’s Day on the horizon, May is the perfect time to celebrate one of our most vital senses: hearing. That’s why Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic is joining the nationwide observance of Better Hearing and Speech Month, an annual campaign by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to raise awareness about communication disorders and the importance of hearing health.

Hearing plays a critical role in how we connect with the world and with each other — especially with those we love most. “Healthy hearing isn’t just about catching every word; it’s about staying present and emotionally connected,” says Kimberly Schaeffer of Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic. “What better way to show appreciation this Mother’s Day than by supporting the ability to hear life’s most precious moments clearly?”

Whether you’re curious about safer earbud use, unsure how often hearing exams should be part of your wellness routine, or wondering how hearing health affects your brain, this is the month to find out. “Hearing loss is often invisible and gradual,” says Dr. Schaeffer. “But the earlier we address it, the better we can protect your overall health. Think of hearing protection and treatment as proactive self-care — for you or a loved one.”

A practical tip from the Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic’s Audiology team

If you listen to music or podcasts with earbuds, try keeping the volume at 60% of max capacity — your ears will thank you. If you’re regularly around loud noises, carry hearing protection. Hearing PPE (personal protective equipment) is in style!

This May, honor the power of hearing. Whether it's through a preventive exam or thoughtful hearing protection, taking care of your hearing is a gift that keeps on giving. “If you do one thing this May,” says Dr. Schaeffer, “let it be supporting better hearing — for yourself, your family, and maybe even Mom. Because every whisper, laugh, and ‘I love you’ matters.”

About US— Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic, a full-service independent hearing care business, has proudly served the Gillette community since 2022. Our AudigyCertified™ practice provides expert hearing care, tinnitus management, and hearing technology services. Learn more at Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic’s Audiology team.