“I’m worried about my hearing but am unsure which hearing aid to buy. Which is the best one? “My audiologist recommended hearing aids from Brand X. Are these the best ones?” People ask me questions like this all the time, mostly people new to the hearing loss experience, either about themselves or a family member Continue reading
Audiology
Hearing Aid History and the Duke of Wellington
As much as we sometimes complain about today’s hearing devices, we should be very grateful! During a visit to London, I chanced upon hearing aids from the 1830s on display at Apsley House, the home of the 1st Duke of Wellington. Given the Duke’s high stature, I imagine these were the leading devices of the Continue reading
When a Person with Hearing Loss Attends an Audiology Conference
What happens when a person with hearing loss attends a conference for audiologists? We peek into the future of hearing care including new innovations that are in the works for hearing technology and client care. We also get insight into their world — their concerns and the things that excite them. But most importantly, we Continue reading
Powering Up the Patient Perspective
One of my favorite things to do is to talk about hearing loss! I guess that comes with the territory as an advocate. Considering hearing aids? Come sit by me. I am happy to share my experiences. Complaining about the volume of the music? I’ll join you in asking the manager to lower the volume. Continue reading
What Is It Like to Wear Hearing Aids?
Before I had my first hearing aid impression made, I had never put anything into my ear. Maybe a Q-tip, occasionally, before that was proven to do more harm than good, but never a gel that would harden into a 3-D model of my ear canal’s twists and turns. And never anything solid, for 10+ Continue reading
