September is a time to celebrate Healthy Aging Month, a reminder that getting older doesn’t mean slowing down. It’s about enjoying life, staying active, and cherishing the people and moments that matter most. At Twin Tiers Hearing Aid Clinic, we know that staying healthy isn’t just about eating right or exercising—it’s also about hearing clearly.
Moving your body in ways you enjoy, whether that’s a walk in the park, gardening, or dancing to your favorite song, keeps your muscles and heart strong. Pair that activity with a balanced diet full of colorful fruits, fresh vegetables, and wholesome proteins, and you’re setting yourself up for more energy and resilience. Taking care of your mind is just as important. Reading, puzzles, and even learning something new help keep your brain sharp, while good sleep and stress management recharge your body for the days ahead.
Health is about more than just physical strength—it’s also about connection. Spending time with friends, joining a group activity, or simply sharing a meal with family can bring a sense of joy and belonging. Relationships enrich our lives and protect against loneliness, which is why social wellness is a key part of aging well.
Here’s something many people don’t think about: hearing plays a big role in staying connected. Struggling to hear conversations can lead to frustration, misunderstandings, or even avoiding social situations altogether. Over time, untreated hearing loss can affect brain health and independence, and it’s even been linked to a greater risk of dementia. The good news is that hearing care can make all the difference. With the right support, older adults can enjoy clear communication, confidence, and all the everyday sounds that make life so meaningful.
Healthy Aging Month is the perfect reminder to take action. Scheduling a hearing screening is quick and simple, but it can change the way you experience daily life. Just as you’d check your vision or blood pressure, giving your hearing the same care ensures you won’t miss out on laughter, conversations, and the sounds of life you love.
At Twin Tiers Hearing Aid Clinic, we believe aging well means embracing every moment with clarity and connection. By caring for your hearing, alongside your body and mind, you give yourself the chance to live fully, stay independent, and continue enjoying life’s soundtrack. This September, we invite you to celebrate Healthy Aging Month by making your health—and your hearing—a priority.
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Lori is currently the patient care coordinator at Ear to Hear in Elmira, NY & has been with us since 2020. She is absolutely wonderful & enjoys talking with our current patients and getting to meet new ones!
Benjamin and Estelle have been coming to work since they were 12 weeks old. They love greeting patients with excitement, hoping for some attention in return. They love sitting on everyone's lap and getting pet. There have been many opportunities for Benjamin and Estelle to be a comfort to those patients who come into our clinics for the first time feeling nervous. The dogs give them a sense of calmness and make them feel more at home.
Linda had recently joined Twin Tiers Hearing Aid Clinic in our Corning, NY clinic. She is originally from El Paso, Texas and is new to the Southern Tier area. Linda has an extensive background working in the medical field as office support staff and is extremely welcoming, kind and efficient. When she is not at work, she enjoys the outdoor activities that our surrounding area has to offer and she is also looking forward to the change of seasons that the east coast brings us.
Megan has been part of the hearing care industry for the last several years and is the provider in our Corning, NY location. She is very compassionate and caring with our patents and enjoys what she does. Educating the community on hearing loss, cognitive health and tinnitus are a large part of what she does every day. When she is not working, she enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family and two beautiful girls.
Sean is a Nationally Board-Certified Hearing Aid Dispenser licensed to practice in New York State. He has over 30 years of experience in audiometric testing, verification, and hearing aid fitting. Sean was raised in the hearing care industry with his family who owned and operated O'Brien's Hearing Center in Elmira, NY for over 40 years. Sean joined the staff of Twin Tiers Hearing Aid Clinic in 2025 so that he can focus on what he loves to do most, taking care of his patients. He is the main provider in our Elmira, NY clinic.
Adrienne is a Board-Certified NYS licensed hearing instrument specialist who started in the hearing health care industry as a PCC. She later became a provider and then eventually became a clinic owner. Adrienne opened Twin Tiers Hearing Aid Clinic in Corning, NY in 2021 with a second location in Elmira NY. She later acquired Ear to Hear located in Auburn and Geneva, NY and later added The Hearing Aid Shop in Bolivar NY. Adrienne is excited to bring her excellent service and patient centric care to her clinics. She feels that hearing is the pathway to many of life’s great connections, and she finds joy in helping others find those important connections again. Adrienne currently resides in Horseheads NY with her family and dogs.