I love thinking about new features for hearing aids. OK – I guess that makes me a little bit weird, but when something is such an important life line to communication, it is probably worth thinking about from time to time. A few months ago I wrote a blog post detailing some ideas I had Continue reading
Coping Strategies for Hearing Loss
Five Ways To Make Holiday Parties More Hearing Loss Friendly
The holidays can be rough for people with hearing loss. Seeing friends and family is nice, but holiday gatherings tend to be larger and louder and often occur one after the other. It can be exhausting and overwhelming, and even depressing to watch others celebrate when you feel like you cannot participate in the way Continue reading
Shouldn’t There Be A Law Against Second-Hand Noise?
I love college sports! The games are exciting, the venues are typically beautiful, and the fans are rabid – especially the alumni! I don’t often get to the games in person, but recently I attended two. I enjoyed them both, but my goodness – the noise level! Thinking of all those young people in the Continue reading
Ten Tips For Tackling Thanksgiving Dinner With A Hearing Loss
Are you worried about Thanksgiving dinner because of your hearing loss? Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays — you get to eat, you get to spend time with family, and the leftovers are always a treat. But as my hearing loss has worsened over the years, I sometimes worry how it will Continue reading
Do You Dread Getting Your Hearing Tested?
I dread getting my hearing tested. First of all, it is never fun to be shut in a quiet room knowing you are about to fail a test. And it’s not because I didn’t study hard enough! It can also be frightening to see if my hearing loss has progressed since the last test. Knowing Continue reading
