It’s always fun to try out a new entertainment venue. But it can be challenging, especially if you need hearing help for the performance. I checked the theater’s website and saw that assisted listening devices would be available. Great! Or maybe not so great. While the best practice is to call ahead to understand the Continue reading
Coping Strategies for Hearing Loss
Driving Tours with Transcripts!
Summers are made for road trips! But driving for hours can get boring. One way to jazz them up is by using a driving tour. Have you tried one? Driving tours provide a fun and easy way to learn about your surroundings as you travel. Simply download an app for your location, connect your phone Continue reading
Hearing Aids are Cool!
There has been much written about the stigma of hearing loss and hearing aids. But as one reader commented on a recent blog post on this topic, perhaps it’s time to flip the conversation. Rather than focusing on the stigma and the pushback, let’s highlight all the cool and life-changing benefits that hearing aids can Continue reading
Hearing Loss Haiku
There are so many emotions associated with hearing loss that it can sometimes feel overwhelming. I’m frustrated! I feel left out. Why can’t people remember to speak clearly? When I feel bogged down with emotions, I sometimes take it out on those closest to me. This is not a great strategy because hurting others is Continue reading
When an MRI Gets Your Tinnitus Ringing
I take out my hearing aids and wait for the technician to take me into the room with the MRI machine. I knew the drill from last year’s MRI, but sitting in the hearing-aid-less silence was still unnerving. It’s always in the silence that my tinnitus rears its ugly head. At last year’s appointment an Continue reading
