Have you missed your name being called at the doctor’s office? What about when visiting your hearing care provider? Sadly, this is a common occurrence for people with hearing loss, who must either sit at high attention constantly scanning the waiting area for someone who might be saying their name or risk missing out. Even Continue reading
Advocacy
“We Hear You” Brings the Hearing Loss Community Together
The power of our hearing loss documentary “We Hear You” to unite people was on full display recently at The Shedd in Eugene, Oregon. Thank you to the Center for Hearing Access for hosting the screening and talkback. The Center for Hearing Access was founded in 2024, as a national advocacy and education initiative of Continue reading
Making a Fresh Start with Your Hearing Loss
Sometimes, all it takes is a little inspiration to move forward on your hearing loss journey. My children motivated me to take an important step toward acceptance and self-advocacy. For others, it could be a simple change of the calendar that drives them forward. Or maybe even the start of spring. Spring is a chance Continue reading
Empower Yourself: Changing Mindsets about Hearing Loss
The World Health Organization (WHO) named March 3rd World Hearing Day, aiming to raise awareness about hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care globally. This year’s theme is “Changing Mindsets: empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all.” It is a powerful theme because it puts the person with hearing loss Continue reading
Managing Tinnitus: There ARE Options
While there is no cure for tinnitus, don’t tell patients there is nothing they can do. Many options exist to help ease the burden. A Case Study: Are You Helping Your Clients Manage Tinnitus? Mary has hearing loss, and also tinnitus. Sometimes it sounds like a screech. Other times, it’s more of a buzz. She Continue reading
