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
Hearing aids
Which Hearing Aid is the Best?
When I mention my hearing loss to others, they often reply with an admission of their own hearing difficulties or tell me about a parent, friend or sibling with a hearing loss. And once they do, their first question is usually, “Which hearing aid is the best?” As a long-time hearing aid wearer, I know Continue reading
Take the Hearing Loss Access Survey
My recent experiences with assistive technology at the movies and the theater have been disappointing. Unfortunately, I am not alone. Assistive technologies for people with hearing loss are often unavailable, and even when they are, many times they do not work as they should. Improvements are needed, but without data, venues are often resistant to Continue reading
When Hearing Accessibility Fails
“Let me see your ticket,” the usher demanded at a popular Broadway theater. We (my husband and I and our two friends) were waiting in line so I could pick up an assistive listening device for the show. “This device won’t work at your seat. You’d be better off using your hearing aids” the cranky Continue reading
Do You Know Your Hearing Number?
With the launch of OTC hearing aids, one of the biggest questions asked is “How do I know what type of hearing loss I have?” The Johns Hopkins Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health thinks they have an answer in their Know Your Hearing Number public health campaign. The creators hope their campaign will Continue reading
