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Gwen’s Hearing Health Blog
Clear, practical articles on hearing health, hearing-aid technology, brain health, local community events, product reviews and the questions patients ask most often.
Useful information, without the clutter
This is one straightforward stream of timely, useful content. You may find a hearing-aid review one week, a dementia-and-hearing article the next, and a local Lunch and Learn photo story after that.
Bookmark this page and check back for hearing-health guidance, technology updates and community news from Gwen Cantrell and the Hearing Aid Factory Outlet team.
Latest articles and updates
- Gwen Cantrell Brings Free Hearing Screenings to Bethesda Park Senior Wellness Fair
Hearing Aid Factory Outlet joined Gwinnett County’s Fall Into Health Senior Wellness Fair at Bethesda Park in Lawrenceville, where Gwen Cantrell offered free hearing screenings and shared modern hearing technology. - The Future of Hearing Just Walked Through Our Door: Starkey Omega AI+ Has Arrived in LawrencevilleStarkey Omega AI+ Has Arrived in Lawrenceville By Gwen Cantrell, BC-HIS — Hearing Aid Factory Outlet | October 2026 Something big just happened in the hearing world — and it’s…
- Georgia Deer Firearms Season Opens Soon: One Shot Can Cause Permanent Hearing LossGeorgia hunting season is here. Learn how loud gunshots really are, why a single shot can cause permanent hearing loss, and the electronic and custom hearing protection that lets you still hear game.
- Can Better Hearing Help Protect Your Brain? What New 2026 Research Says About Hearing Aids and DementiaNew 2026 research involving more than 61,000 adults adds to the conversation about hearing aids, hearing rehabilitation and dementia risk. Gwen Cantrell, BC-HIS, CDP, explains what the findings mean—and what they do not prove.
- A New Chapter for Hearing Healthcare in Georgia: Gwen Cantrell and Trey Gorman Begin Board ServiceGwen Cantrell, BC-HIS, reflects on Georgia’s newly restructured hearing healthcare board, why she initially questioned the change, what she learned from colleagues in other states, and why she is now optimistic about the future of hearing healthcare in Georgia.
- Earwax or Hearing Loss? When to Get a Hearing TestClogged or muffled ears can result from earwax or underlying hearing loss. Gwen Cantrell, BC-HIS, explains how video otoscopy and professional hearing testing help determine the right next step.
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