Hearing loss is a significant global problem, yet the research dollars allocated to it are relatively small. Why is this? And what can we do about it? The 2024 HLAA Convention presentation “Why is it so hard to treat sensorineural hearing loss?” raised a number of these questions. Unfortunately, there are no good answers. But Continue reading
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Paul Simon Boosts Hearing Loss Awareness
Many people advocate for better hearing loss awareness, but few bring the clout of Paul Simon. Paul began losing his hearing about three years ago, but it took a further step down in his left ear earlier this year. Losing hearing is traumatic for anyone, but perhaps even more so for a musician whose life’s Continue reading
Hearing Loss Advocacy is Better as a Team!
Thank you InnoCaption for including me in the first-ever Empower Retreat for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) advocates and influencers. It was a thrill to spend time with people I have admired from afar on social media and to meet so many others helping to break down hearing loss stigma. The two-day event included Continue reading
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
